Danica Guy is facing a race against the ratings to have dual representation in the opening group one contest of the new season.
The Matamata trainer has the capable pair of Capella and Galaxy Miss short-listed for the Tarzino Trophy at Hastings, but work has to be done to get them into the final line-up.
Rising 5-year-old Capella has been sparingly-raced and is the winner of three of her 12 starts, including the group two Eight Carat Classic last season and she was also fourth in the New Zealand Derby.
The daughter of Rip Van Winkle has been restricted to four appearances this term and she hasn't raced since finishing fifth in the group two Rich Hill Mile.
"She's coming up really well and she's had her first gallop," Guy said. "I don't know if she will make it into the first race at Hawkes Bay on rating points, we'll have to wait and see what happens.