Matamata Racecourse

CAST OF DIAMONDS generally strong second-up and racing back from metro track, has solid claims. IRISH MISS amongst the placegetters last start running second at Arawa Park, in with a chance. QUICK FIRE has two placings from five runs this prep and first try at this distance, could upset. PLENTY O' STYLE finished in the middle of the pack last start at Arawa Park when first up and placed at Riccarton Park in only second-up attempt, could threaten.

CAPTAIN STAN yet to miss the placegetters in two runs and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, the testing material. PHOEBE BUFFAY came on to finish midfield last start at Taupo and placed once this prep at Pukekohe Park, quinella. COMPULSORY chased well to fall just short last start at Arawa Park when first up, place chance. THE SKY ABOVE resumes after a spell of 14 weeks and has placed four times at Matamata before, place hope.

MULAN ARDECHE drawn ideally and has two placings from three runs this prep, well placed. LED A MERRY DANCE faded to finish six lengths off the winner last start at Te Aroha, each-way claims. KISZKAH amongst the placegetters last start running third at Ruakaka and should run fitter for past attempts, cannot be ruled out. ASTARTE has two placings from six runs this prep and amongst the placegetters last start running third at Tauranga, still in this.