Taupo October 10

 

 

He finished only seventh as the $1.30 favourite, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. A horse inside him ran off around the home turn, carting him right across to the extreme outside of the track. His race was over. Under the circumstances, he did a very good job to recover and finish within four lengths of the winner with the fastest closing sectionals.

 

Ashburton October 11

 

 

Never saw daylight down the straight when finishing seventh. Capable of improving sharply with a bit more luck in the running.

 

Rotorua October 12

 

 

Gelded after showing glimpses of real talent as a two-year-old last season. This was a promising return. After settling back in the field and being held up at the home turn, he found clear air and made up plenty of ground for third in the fastest closing sectionals.