Trainer Jo-Ann Gordon is prepared to give Sutherland the benefit of the doubt for his last start defeat and hoping home track advantage and testing underfoot conditions on Sunday can see the mercurial character back to his best.
Invercargill trainer Sally McKay couldn't be much more relaxed as she prepares emerging Southland star Henry Hubber for Sunday's Waxy's Irish Pub Handicap (1200m) on his home track.
Never-say-die South Canterbury three-year-old Specialty could earn himself a shot at another Group One race if he can snare a Guineas double at Invercargill on Saturday.
