NZ - Te Rapa - Race 1

WITH GRACE (4) was too strong late when scoring over 1 ½m here just over 3 weeks ago, and with the rise to a modest BM75 grade, she gets to carry 3lbs less. The hat-trick beckons. DANCIN IN THE DARK (2) won't lack fitness, and he will relish getting out to 1 ½m for this assignment. A wet track will help him, and he is expected to be fighting out the finish. CHARLBURY (3) should have gone close to winning last time out when held up at a vital stage in the run home. She will need luck again after drawing the pole position, but if she can have an uninterrupted run to the line, then she can win this. FLORIN (1) is a very versatile mare who has been kept busy lately. She is best when saved up for one sprint, and if she can see out 1 ½m, then she is right in this. NOVAK (5) ran a cheeky race at Ellerslie 8 days ago over 1 ?m, and he is some sort of top 4 home in this.