"She never looked happy at any stage in that race. I put her out for a week in the paddock when she got home and then brought her up and hopefully, she will run well on Saturday."
Should Volpe Veloce perform to expectations on Saturday, Richardson is keen to push on to the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha on April 6.
"All going well it will be on to Te Aroha. It looks an ideal race for her," Richardson said.
Volpe Veloce opened as the $3 favourite with the TAB for Saturday's contest and the Richardson-Parker stable also has the $9 fourth favourite Tiptronic as a likely starter and is expected to continue his strong form.
"It is a question of if we go around this week or the following week at Palmerston North in the Awapuni Gold Cup (Gr.2, 2000m) with Tiptronic," Richardson said.
"It comes down to the weather. He wants a good track and if it rains next week after scratching this week, it would be disappointing.
"He could be an Easter Handicap (Gr.2, 1600m) horse. I do believe he is a better horse right-handed and he likes Tauranga and he likes Ellerslie, so that is another thing I have to think about." – NZ Racing Desk
