Racing: Power to the North down south

You can forgive Core Power for feeling rather intimidated being the only North Island trained greyhound in tonight's group one $20,000 Borat At Stud NZ Oaks at Addington Raceway.

Throw into the equation she has been allocated the tricky five-trap to exit from and task becomes even harder for the Steve Clark, Albany trained bitch.

However this recent MTA Auckland Cup finalist is classy enough to overcome those hurdles.

Factor in she will be a natural improver following her heat third there two-weeks ago, plus having an Addington trial since all adds up to her being as sound a chance as Clark suggests. "I'm not overly concerned about her draw as she races in the middle of the track. Having had two runs on the track will greatly assist her - I'm looking forward to it."

The John McInerney trained kennelmates Kazz Razz and Emily Baxter, plus Kate Leigh for Malcolm Grant loom as the toughest for Core Power to head off.