NZ - Ellerslie - Race 5

SWEET TORQUER (4) resumed from a spell, and drove hard to finish second by a nose in a 6-horse field at Avondale 4 weeks ago. She meets a bigger field this time, but the extra 1f will suit her, and her first win should not be too far away. RYBAKINA (2) will be having her first run in a clockwise direction, but she has been placed at Avondale in a trial prior to starting her career. Her last 2 starts have been much improved, and a wet track is not going to be an issue. Stick with her. BONNIE GEM (1) is a long-time maiden who was runner-up in a 4-horse field at Matamata 3 weeks ago when resuming from a spell. She is probably getting ready for the poly track season at Cambridge, but she can still snatch a win here. ANNIE BLING (7) was doing her best work late here just over a month ago, and the extra 1f is the key here. She has a superior draw this time, and she can run into the money for the first time.