Sultan Of Swing will head to his target race for the season in prime condition.
Yesterday, the five-year-old warmed up for a Group Two feature with a successful outing at Te Aroha where he came from well off the pace to win the Team Wealleans Handicap (1400m).
"He'll run in the Easter Handicap next, that's always been his goal, providing they don't get a wet track," trainer Shaune Ritchie said.
"The long straight at Pukekohe will suit him ideally."
Ridden by Sam Weatherley, Sultan Of Swing settled back in a strongly-run race and the son of Bachelor Duke powered home in the straight for his sixth career win.