Best for the day

Tony Pike, trainer: “Divine Dive (Ellerslie R1) has tightened up well since the fresh up run, working well and should go close.”

Matt Cameron, jockey: “Red Beach (Ellerslie R9) trialed well, has been working well since and likes the wet.” Nigel Tiley, trainer: “Lupelani (Ellerslie R10) will be better for that last start second, gets the claim and she is flying.”

Michael Pitman, trainer: “Turncoat (Riccarton R8) would have won last start had he run straight. We have made a gear change and he claims 4kg.”