The lure of reward at racing’s highest level will see late nomination Promise To Reign tackle Saturday’s Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m).

Group performer Promise To Reign will drop back in trip next time out.

Five To Midnight wins 2017 Skycity Hamilton Waikato Cup Group 3 NZ$100,000 at Te Rapa (NZ), 2400m.

Maygrove wins 2017 Ssangyong Counties Cup Group 3 NZ$100,000 at Pukekohe Park (NZ), 2100m.

As tough as teak stayer Maygrove produced a never say die effort to take out the Gr. 3 Ssangyong Counties Cup (2100m) in a thrilling four-way finish.