Each way betting could be the best approach at Te Rapa today and High Class later in the card looks the perfect vehicle.
Two years ago High Class made a stunning winning debut at Avondale, coming from last to race away by a wide margin. Although she has shown flashes of form, she has not shown quite the same dash in her races and it's taken two seasons to come to her best again.
She looks very solid now and with a 23212 formline she shows she puts in each time. From a decent barrier she makes a lot of appeal in Race 7 this afternoon.
The track was still rated a slow 8 yesterday, but it's difficult to believe there will not be at least a minor upgrade by the start of racing today. That will suit Volpe Veloce (No7, R5) in her resuming run as she heads to group 1 racing at Hastings in four weeks. Yes, she will improve with this race, but top class horses can win when only 90 per cent fit. It will be surprising if she is beaten. To put some slight value into the multiple bets Ronchi (No2) can run a race. He has been difficult to follow, but goes well when fresh.
Difficult to see much value in Race 1 with the two at the top of the handicap, Socially Excited (No1) and Malambo (No2) looking clearly ahead of their less experienced rivals. Little between these two with the nod going to Malambo after her game second here to Getty last meeting.