NZH - Ascot Park - Race 1

MANDALA (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.4 metres from the winner in third over 1 ¼m at Addington. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a comparable field and she can find winning ways. SARGENT BEST (4) finished tenth last start over 1 ?m at Addington, beaten 40 metres, after a good third at Wyndham Raceway the run prior. His last run should be overlooked. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. HE'S TOUGH (5) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1 ?m at Addington a week ago. TUNEINSPORTSFANS (8) last appeared when seventh over 1 ½m at Central Southland Raceway nine weeks ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.