Stephen Ralph doesn't want to appear greedy.

Handy winter galloper Admiral made his way back to the winner’s circle for the first time in this campaign with a gritty display in the testing track conditions that prevailedat Rotorua on Saturday.

Admiral had to cover more ground at Pukekohe on Saturday than originally intended to bounce back to winning form.

Hellova Street all but sealed Tasmanian Horse Of The Year honours by winning the listed Mowbray Stakes with old rival Admiral back in third.

The Bill Ryan-trained filly Pateena Arena will put the issue of Tasmania’s best two-year-old for this season beyond doubt if she can win the $100,000 Gold Sovereign Stakes at Mowbray on Wednesday.