Jillian Morris' season looks set to gain further momentum at Wingatui today where she rates Passito as her best chance.
The Christchurch-based jockey has retained the ride aboard the Steven Prince-trained five-year-old in the White Robe Lodge Handicap (1200m) following their victory at Gore.
Passito was resuming there following a six-month break and she led all the way to defeat last season's Airfreight Stakes (1600m) winner Showemup.
"She's quite a smart mare and I think she surprised Steven a wee bit, he thought she would be competitive but maybe not win first-up," Morris said.
Passito, who will drop back from R90 company to 80, has drawn well and has won second-up in the past.