NZ - Avondale - Race 1

LUVABEEL (8) cost herself the win when missing the kick at Te Aroha 15 days ago, and then left her run too late, finishing second by a short-head as the hot favourite. The key here is the extra 2 ½f on offer, and she should be the one to beat. Follow your money. CHARLEMAGNE (1) is knocking on the door for his first win, and was a sound runner-up at Te Aroha as the favourite 15 days ago. That field was fairly weak, and though there is more depth to this contest, he can still figure in the top 3 again. COMPLIMENTERRY (2) can be a touch dour in his races, and was battling on strongly here nearly a month ago when finishing fifth. The blinkers come off, and maybe a firmer surface can help him. Stick with him for all combinations. KHANDO (9) has turned a corner in her last couple of starts and was second at Taupo over 1 ?m last time out. The extra 1 ½f is key, and she can challenge the top pick. KING CABAL (3) has been improving with racing. Each-way. MAGEE (5) is worth one last chance.