Group One-winning mare Volpe Veloce will attempt to add more black-type to her record when she lines-up in the Gr.2 Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (1400m) at Counties on Saturday.
While heavy rain is forecast ahead of the Group Two contest, it has been her wide draw (barrier nine) that has put a dampener on the race for her connections.
"It is what it is, there is predicted to be a little bit of rain, which won't do her any harm and sometimes you are better drawing out a bit wide (in those conditions)," said Graham Richardson, who trains in partnership with Gavin Parker.
"Her work has been first-class and she has been fantastic (since her last run)."
That run was in the Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua last month where she finished fourth behind Volks Lightning.
