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Dealt With stamped himself as one of the most exciting three-year-old prospects last season, earning himself a slot in the inaugural $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), but he was withdrawn at the 11th hour through injury.

Mark Twain’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) preparation looks to have hit a small snag, with forecast rain likely to lead to his withdrawal from Sunday’s Clotworthy Racing Open 1600 at Te Aroha.

“She is still competitive but is starting to get on a bit in years and is in-foal to Hello Youmzain.” 

“He is a big burly boy and he had done pretty well on us. Even his work on Thursday indicated that."

Roger James and Robert Wellwood have played starring roles on many of Ellerslie’s biggest racedays over the last 13 months, and the Cambridge trainers are hoping to continue that trend on Saturday and again on Champions Day on March 8.

“He’s a big, strong horse and he’s able to put himself in the race, that’s a big help."

“There’s a lot of improvement there, that’s for certain. He’s a big, powerful horse, but just very raw at this early stage.”