By MIKE DILLON
Andrew Scott wants to top off a magical week by winning today's $40,000 New Zealand Bloodstock Fillies Stakes at Avondale.
Producing Kapiston to win Saturday's $120,000 Ford Ellerslie Sires Produce was one of the biggest thrills of the 25-year-old's involvement in the racing game.
Particularly as he was supremely confident the filly could foot it with the favourites Vinaka, Flying Babe and San Luis.
And as Mike Moroney's New Zealand training partner, he has the same sort of confidence highly rated filly Finishing School can topple a useful field this afternoon.
Finishing School overcame a less-than-ideal soft track to win on debut at Te Rapa on April 4 then finished gamely to chase Flying Babe home on Easter Saturday at Ellerslie.
Given Finishing School's lack of experience, that effort was as good as a winning run, particularly as she came from a wide barrier and had to sit outside the speed.
"If she'd had the same run as Flying Babe and had done things as correctly as the other filly, she would have been very competitive," said Scott.
"Given that, it puts her right in this race with a big chance."
Finishing School will be having her first three runs in only three weeks, but Scott says the filly is handling the mental and physical pressure just fine.
"There are no signs she is being affected by it."
So much so that this may not be the filly's last start this campaign.
"There is a possibility she could go to Adelaide, the 2-year-old fillies there may not be that strong and it would be a good opportunity for her."
Locally-trained Lady Tess could be the surprise, with Critic and Zirna strong chances.
Lady Tess raced below her best when only fourth at Ellerslie on Easter Saturday, but trainer Paul Milich discovered a gash in her mouth.
He believes the gash was probably why she lacked finishing zest.
Racing: Filly could add perfect finish
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