Racing: Pleasant problems for hobby trainer

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Alexander Fieldes might only have four horses to worry about between his duties as a meat inspector, but the decisions are coming up quickly.

Like what to do with stylish Hastings winner Ginner Hart.

The Volksraad 3-year-old came from last to win the $20,000 Per Incanto @ La Stud 3YO on Saturday, which left the Wanganui horseman with solutions to be found.

"There are races in Melbourne for him, but we have to make the decision whether to go that way or set him for the Hawkes Bay Guineas," said Fieldes.

Ginner Hart had only one previous start for a win. On a day when there was expected to be a leaders' bias, he settled last, improved the widest on the home bend and finished strongly down the outside and survived a protest from the second horse, Micken, alleging interference in the home straight.

"We think he's pretty smart," said Fieldes, who also prepares classy Marea Alta, and it was difficult to disagree.

Others who impressed on the day:

Maysophia: Came off a debut win and got posted three wide. Battled pretty well to be not far from the placegetters and needs only betterluck.

Royal Queen: Eye-balled both sides, but got in front again and won well. "She's the toughest horse I've had to deal with and I nearly gave up on her," said Jim Campin. That toughness transposes to races.

Uncle Shayne: Had to push through a narrow gap to challenge late at Hastings and did well to be narrowly beaten. Can win again soon.

Showcause: Finished last in his race and, ridiculous as it sounds, got galloping only after the line and finished the next 200m off well. Stay on side.

No Excuse Maggie: Copped a fair run on the speed. Fought very hard to be just beaten and will win another nice race soon.

The Terminator: Made ground nicely down the outside and watch when he gets over longer distances.

Ballroom: The form on paper looks ordinary, but had little room to improve down the inside in the home straight. Don't be surprised by a quick form turnaround.

Off The Top: Made up a huge amount of ground from last on the home bend to finish not far from the guns in the last. A distance beyond 1400m is going to suit.

Singapore Sling: That Tauranga win was no fluke.

Zonza: Ran home strongly like a horse on the way to making a stayer. Wait until the blinkers go on.

Arnold: Watch if the rain arrives again.