Iain Hyndman's Wanganui Tips
1: Master Lincoln, Whoppers, Razors Edge
2: Finding Nemo, Powertaine, So Sue Me
3: Seaaprince, Du'blues, Skarloey
4: Secret Squirrel, Rufus Ruffcut, Hundyamonth
5: She's A Lady, Jager Bombed, All About Magic,
6: Sanchez, Shez Ekstra, Brassy Boy
7: Gobstopper, Highlad, Hunta Pence
8: Back In A Flash, Red Sierra, Platinum Rapper
9: Whatsup, Magic Ivan, Portland Jimmy
Best Bet: Secret Squirrel (R4)
The David and Emma Haworth-trained Red Sierra won on the undercard of the Listed Ag Challenge Stakes (1600m) last year and the five-year-old mare will be vying to add the coveted race to her resume at Whanganui on Saturday.
The daughter of Redwood has been in good form this preparation, finishing runner-up in both of her starts, including the Listed Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m) earlier this month.
"She didn't get a lot of luck in her first start, she had to squeeze up in-between horses and finished off pretty well. 1400m was probably a bit short for her as well," Emma Haworth said.
"She went well last start at Awapuni (in the Rangitikei Gold Cup), but she was up against quite a nice horse in Hinerangi. That horse is about twice the size of her and was pretty hard fit, whereas she was second-up. So we were very happy with her performance."