CarnarvonSat, May 17, 2025

RAKIURA (7) went forward last start over 5½f at Dongara and held on well for third, beaten 0.9 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. AND THEN WHAT (3) is a handy type who resumes after a break of ten weeks. At his last appearance he finished eighth over 6f at Geraldton, beaten 6 lengths. Fitter for zero trials, most recently at Carnarvon. Has scored when resuming from a lay-off before. Will appreciate the drop in grade. Should be in the finish. WISE WORDS (1) returns after a lay-off of nine weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 5f at Bunbury. Worth plenty of thought. HOT NOVA (8) finished fifth over 5f123yards at Geraldton at her most recent appearance on February 6. Has found the right race and is worth including.