RESURRECT HEADS TO HASTINGS

Resurrect represents the stable when he tackles a strong race at Hastings on Saturday.

Resurrect runs in race six, the Heart Of Hawkes Bay Handicap over 1300m, at Benchmark75 level.

The race has come up with plenty of chances but co-trainer Pam Gerard feels Resurrect can run well.

“The track has come up soft which will suit and he’s going well so he deserves a shot at a race like this,” Gerard said.

“He’s drawn out a little bit but we’ll probably just let him settle where he’s comfortable - he’s a horse that if you try and restrain him he can get keen so he should be able to get across and get a position without being caught too wide.”

Resurrect has pleased in his work since his last start at Pukekohe when fourth on August 14 and his gallop on Tuesday delighted Gerard.

“His work on Tuesday was a bit special, the track at Matamata was heavy and it really suited him,” Gerard said.

“We’re very happy with him heading into the race and Vinnie was pretty keen to get back on him after finishing second on him at Te Aroha two starts back.”

Vinnie Colgan will ride Resurrect, who has drawn barrier eight.