When Allan Sharrock dispatches his horses to the North, we typically pay close attention, and INDIAN GOLD is a talented gelding from that barn who has been hindered by slow starts in recent races. Nevertheless, his last run was notable, charging to the line late at New Plymouth to snatch third place and appearing close to peak fitness. Gains a 3kg claim with Wigram on and loves it wet and testing, so this Te Rapa track should he ideal. Some risk with his racing style, although eachway seems the right strategy, but good enough to get the job done at tidy odds we believe.