NZ - Riccarton - Race 2

BRUTAL RIFF (4) made the perfect start to his career when scoring as favourite on debut over 6f at Wingatui four weeks ago and looks to have more to offer. He is in good hands, and he can take the next step immediately. JETSTREAM (5) followed up a good run here on a heavy track in his penultimate start when scoring narrowly over this course and distance 3 weeks ago. A repeat of that effort puts him right in the frame again. LEINSTER (6) closed strongly to finish runner-up by the barest of margins behind the second pick over 6f here last time, and he shapes as one of the key chances again. FILTER (7) is on the quick back-up after a dominant all-the-way win at Riverton 5 days ago, and if this race has not come too soon for her, then she can repeat. GIANNIS (1) is normally very consistent, and he was back in form at Ashburton when finishing runner-up by a short head over this trip. He is overdue for another win. MONTERO (2) was only cut back late at Ashburton 9 days ago. Include.