Forsman and training partner Murray Baker will start New York Minute, Deals In Heels and Tomelilla in the listed 1400m race.
"All three galloped brilliantly [on Thursday morning] and I can’t fault any of them going into this one," Forsman said.
"It’s a bit frustrating they have to clash again but this is the right race for them again. They are all going really well but there are a few decent ones in there against them again, too."
Southern punters will need to keep a close eye on Deals In Heels in today’s feature.
The galloper is the only one of the Baker-Forsman trio that will be aimed at the group 3 Winter Cup at Riccarton next month.
Nashville and Taurus are the only other horses in today’s race still in Winter Cup contention.
Forsman said while all three of his stable’s mares were accomplished performers on winter going, just what type of track was presented at New Plymouth would probably determine his preference.
"The comments from the riders of Deals In Heels and Tomelilla after Tauranga was that they were just wanting looser ground," Forsman said.
"New York Minute gets through those holding tracks better than the other two so track conditions will probably decide it.
"At the the top of the straight at Tauranga, Deals In Heels looked to have the race shot so for New York Minute to fight back and win the way she did, you can’t take anything away from her. She races on the pace, too, which is an advantage, but it also means she does a lot more work in running than the others.
"All three are going as well as they were going into Tauranga and I can’t split them on their work, though Deals In Heels does come in a couple of kilos better at the weights."
The Baker-Forsman trio filled the trifecta in last month’s 1400m Tauranga Classic.
The stable has
many strong chances at Pukekura Raceway today.
"We’re really excited about the team we’re taking to New Plymouth, not just the three in the Opunake Cup," Forsman said.
- NZ Racing Desk. Additional reporting Jonny Turner
