NZ - Te Aroha - Race 3

LORD SPENCER (7) will be making his steeplechase debut, and he only knows one way to race, and that is to sky out to a big lead. If he can jump safely, then he will take some pegging back in this company. NIGHTFALL (5) is capable in this role, and he will be peaking third up from a spell. He benefits from a 7lbs claim, and if the track is heavy, he can run into the top 4 this time. COUNTRYMAN (2) has put up some big efforts in stronger fields in the past, and he ended his last prep with a string of minor placings. If he doesn't need the run, then he can figure in the top 4. ZAC FLASH (4) resumes with a couple of jumping trials under his belt. He has been placed in 4 of his 6 starts on this course, and he should be included in all top 4 combos. ODYSSEUS (3) is a tough gelding who was placed in his only steeplechase at the end of his last prep on this track. If ready, he is another with top 4 claims.