Shadows Cast will attempt to back up his 2018 win in tomorrow’s Manawatu Challenge Stakes at Awapuni. PHOTO: RACE IMAGESThe condition of the Awapuni track is a concern for both favourites before tomorrow’s Manawatu Challenge Stakes. The Awapuni track will need to improve massively if it is to be in the same dead6 condition it was last year. The state of the Awapuni track is one of two concerns for trainer Leanne ElliotIf the track is not at least a slow7, Rock On Wood will not start. Elliot’s second concern is that 1400m might be too short for her horse at this stage of his preparation.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 19, 2019 15:22 UTC