A trip across the Tasman for a romantic rendezvous might yet spawn racetrack spoils for Cambridge mare Gesemi.
Raced by the families of long-time Murray Baker stable clients Alistair Lawrence and John Rattray, Ekraar five-year-old mare Gesemi will tackle today's group three Tattersall's Cup (2200m) at Eagle Farm.
Baker and co-trainer Andrew Forsman have pencilled in a start in the Caloundra Cup (2400m) at the Sunshine Coast on July 2 should she race well this weekend.
However, Gesemi's winter campaign is not her primary reason for the trip.
"She's probably going to stud in Australia and it makes sense to send her now with these couple of races that suit. Hopefully she can pay her expenses," Baker said.