NZ - Waverley - Race 7

ATKINS (3) has needed time to mature, and she put it all together when scoring an easy win at Ellerslie 17 days ago as the favourite. Now that the penny has dropped, she can be expected to go on with the job. If 7f is not too short now, then she can repeat the dose. BUBBLES UP (4) made progress last season and resumed as a much stronger mare just over a month ago at New Plymouth, scoring by a head over this trip. She might already want more ground, but if the pace is true, she can have the last say again. CLASSY BRAHMA (1) has found it hard to win another race, but she is seldom far off the money. She will find this easier than her last run at Trentham over 6f, and though 7f has been a query in the past, she is stronger now, and another honest effort is on the cards. STIPULATOR (2) is moody but capable, so don't risk her at top 4 value. IMPERIAL EMPRESS (6) ran a much better race when finishing fifth at Pukekohe 10 days ago. Stick with her. Each way.