03:40 canterbury Thursday 1st January 2026

YESNOVA (10) was thereabouts last time out when second at Hawkesbury over 6½f, beaten a neck. Should be at his peak now. Takes on a tougher assignment but is capable of featuring. TENDI (1) was in the money at Hawkesbury when resuming two runs back then could only manage fourth at Wyong over 5½f a week-and-a-half ago. Blinkers added this time. Well placed and gets his chance to break through. PORTOFINO (6) is a maiden galloper resuming. After a lay-off of four months. Closed last campaign with a seventh over 7f at Warwick Farm, beaten 5. 5 lengths. Fitter for two trials, placing most recently. One of the contenders. ROLLING SURF (8) is a Ocean Park colt who cost NZD $ 170,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1) as a yearling and makes debut. Placed in most recent trial. Rates well fir this, worth keeping safe.