The riddle of tonight's $50,000 Addington Pick Six jackpot will be partially solved for many if likely anchors Griddle and Young Rufus deliver in the second and sixth legs.
North American-bred Griddle tackles a small but interesting line-up in the class five-seven $12,000 Blackwells Holden Mobile Pace, and the Precious Bunny stallion has the draw and toughness in his favour.
He pushed unbeaten four-year-old Bruzem to half a head over 1950m at Addington on October 13 in a 1:58.5 mile rate and should be able to dictate the play again from barrier three.
Driver John Hay believes Griddle needs a strong pace to show his best, and there should be no loitering.
Hay also has a good chance of winning the fifth leg, with Franco's Sanction, who he trains, with the Nigel McIntyre pairing of Lavros Kisumu and Lavros Whirlwind, his main dangers.
Young Rufus, will be red hot to win the final leg.
The brother to Captain Rufus was sent out the favourite in the Rising Stars' Championship at Addington two weeks ago, and did not help his winning chance by lugging in around the final turn.
Romanston, slightly unlucky when late working clear from the trail when fourth to Hawera at Ashburton on Monday, is a leading chance in the fourth leg.
The first and third legs are open.
Racing: Toughness will count
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