While a firm plan has yet to be locked into place, Gentian Blue’s connections are giving thought to a trip across the Tasman.

A hard-fought front running victory by Malborough Bay at Tauranga on Saturday provided another feather in the cap of Te Akau Racing.

The Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1600m) produced one of the most popular winners in its 44-year history with Saturday’s black-type breakthrough by local mare Casino Princess.

Sam Spratt’s ability to control races from the front has been no secret this season, and she was at her very best early at Tauranga with a top ride aboard promising three-year-old Did The Trick.

A spectacular lead-up performance at Ruakaka has given Shaun and Emma Clotworthy confidence that their stable star Malt Time is primed for a bold showing in Saturday's Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m).

Cornelia made a bright start to her career with a pair of impressive performances during the summer, and the talented filly will add interest to the early part of Saturday’s Tauranga meeting when she resumes in the Gartshore Construction 3YO (1300m).

Chilli Con Khan could have been described as leftovers at one point in her life but was given a chance by Murray Garrett and the Pukekohe trainer was rewarded with an impressive maiden win at his home track on Wednesday.

Ortega has earned a late season shot at black type following her midweek success at Pukekohe.

All key indicators point to proven winter performer Poser going close to adding to her record at Tauranga on Saturday.

Wexford Stables hope to live up to the name of their Pukekohe victor in Winexpress when they take a strong team to Tauranga on Saturday.

Shane Brown is quietly confident his mares can give bold black type accounts of themselves on Saturday.

Cliff Goss is looking forward to chasing a hometown feature in the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) on Saturday with his consistent mare Casino Princess.

Cambridge trainers Russell and Robyn Rogers have had a pleasing season and they are hoping that will continue at Tauranga on Saturday where they will line-up Better Times in the TAB Odds Surge Every Race At Tauranga (1600m).

Matamata trainer Paul Richards will head north to Pukekohe on Wednesday with just the one runner, but he is hoping that is enough to add to his season haul of six victories.