Danielle Johnson’s Weekend Best Bets

6 Vendabelle looks to have the most ability out of any in this race. Stepping up to a middle distance for the first time but being by Dundeel gives her every chance to be able to cope. Won’t get a better opportunity to break through.

6 Navy Ensign has been racing well in strong fields without a great deal of luck. This is the easiest task he has been asked to undertake so far and looks a great chance.

1 Top Shelf has a sticky gate to overcome but has the early speed to put herself in the race. Racing super well and looks headed for a higher grade. The 3kg apprentice claim here should be an assist and looks a good each way chance.

3 She’s A Dealer trialled superbly before winning impressively fresh up at Ellerslie. Has found another very winnable race and with the 3kg claim looks very hard to beat.

9 Sperlari’s effort told late after a hard run three wide in the open in strong field at Pukekohe last time. Map looks kinder here and can bounce back hard.

Reeled off huge sectionals in a slowly run race at Otaki. Step up in distance looks ideal, and although this is a stepping stone to bigger goals over Xmas, 4 Tisse should get the job done in what is a moderate line up.