A decision to run Short out of grade in Sunday’s Hype Landscaping and Washrite Wairio Cup (2200m) paid off in a big way for local Invercargill trainer Anna Hewitson.
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.