Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta is eyeing Group One features at Ellerslie with Authentic Paddy and Reilly Lincoln.
The former will head north for the Zabeel Classic on Boxing Day and Reilly Lincoln will be kept fresh for the Sistema Railway on New Year's Day.
The genuine Authentic Paddy, who was third to Kawi and Stolen Dance in the weight-for-age feature in 2015, was a last-start second in the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes at Trentham.
Reilly Lincoln, who has won seven of her 16 starts, had a fortnight's break following her decisive victory in the Gr.3 Stewards (1200m) at Riccarton.
The former will head north for the Zabeel Classic on Boxing Day and Reilly Lincoln will be kept fresh for the Sistema Railway on New Year's Day.
The genuine Authentic Paddy, who was third to Kawi and Stolen Dance in the weight-for-age feature in 2015, was a last-start second in the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes at Trentham.
Reilly Lincoln, who has won seven of her 16 starts, had a fortnight's break following her decisive victory in the Gr.3 Stewards (1200m) at Riccarton.