Oamaru, August 15

 

 

Did plenty of work here, pressing forward three wide without cover to vie for the lead with 600 metres to run. Kicked well coming into the straight and was only caught by the winner in the last two strides.

 

 

Ruakaka, August 16

 

 

Drew gate 11 in a 13-horse field and had no option but to drop back. Ran on strongly in the straight to finish second, clocking the fastest last 200m of the race.

 

 

New Plymouth, August 16

 

 

Produced a big finish from the back to get up for fifth, less than three lengths from the winner and with the fastest last 600m, 400m and 200m.

 

 

Taupo, August 17

 

 

Huge effort against a high-class field of three-year-old fillies. She was among the last to come around the home turn, but stormed home and closed to within a short neck of the winner In Haste, with more than three lengths back to third. She ran the fastest last 800m, 600m, 400m and 200m. It’s hard to believe this filly is still a maiden.

 

 

Woodville, August 17

 

 

Was stuck in the worst part of the track, but still stuck on solidly for fifth. It’s worth sticking with him.