That is the big question about the return of New Zealand Cup favourite Ultimate Machete in tonight's group 2 Canterbury Classic free-for-all at Addington. Those hitouts have given Ultimate Machete the fitness he needs but whether he will be able to step away is a complete mystery. "Ultimate Machete has done plenty, though, at this stage of his prep. Like Ultimate Machete, Eamon Maguire will step out for the first time this season for Purdon and training partner Natalie Rasmussen. Ultimate Machete was a $3 win favourite when markets opened earlier this week, ahead of Eamon Maguire and Dream About Me who were at $4.40.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 04, 2018 15:45 UTC