"He is back into the rhythm of things and nothing worries him whatsoever."
Helena Baby will head to Te Rapa tomorrow to contest the Group 1 Sprint (1200m) but Bell said his major target is the Ōpunake Cup.
"He is giving most of them a lot of weight [on Saturday]," Bell said. "We are more concentrating on trying to win the Cup race down in Taranaki [Ōpunake Cup], which he won before he went to Hong Kong."
If he were to perform well in the Ōpunake Cup, Bell is considering a return to Hastings to tackle the first leg of the Hawke's Bay triple crown.
A stablemate that could join Helena Baby on his interregional trips is last-start winner Cleese, who will line up in the Mark Sanders Memorial (2100m) at Te Rapa tomorrow.
"It is race four and [what happens earlier will decide] whether he goes to the front or comes from behind. He is nicely weighted and we will see what happens there," Bell said. "He is another one that I want to head to Taranaki with as well."
Bell is also looking forward to lining up Hot Salsa in the J F Grylls Memorial Classic (1500m). He has finished runner-up in two of his last three starts and Bell is hoping the son of Tavistock can go one better this weekend.
"He is a very immature horse and has taken plenty of time. His owners have been very patient with him," Bell said.
"He is a horse for the future — he is a classy animal.
"I don't know if he likes the ground too wet, but he has a lot of ability."
Bell will also line-up Ata Rangi and Peecee Pussycat in the 2200m race three.
"Ata Rangi is a horse that hasn't had a lot of luck but has been working very well," Bell said.
"Peecee Pussycat is a pure champion horse, he is a gorgeous looking animal.
"He is an out and out stayer. He is very immature as well and is a horse for the future."
- NZ Racing Desk