Gold Cup for Paddy

Authentic Paddy will make his next appearance in a set weights and penalties feature on his home track at the end of the month.

“He’s doing well and he’ll go to the Awapuni Gold Cup, there’s not a lot else for him,” trainer Lisa Latta said.

Authentic Paddy won the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Boxing Day and bounced back from three unplaced runs for a last-start third in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes (2000m).

“He had a few wide draws and a foot problem, but he’s good now,” Latta said.