Chance To Dance's Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) campaign steps up a gear at Trentham on Saturday.

Thoroughbred syndicator Fortuna have experienced a stellar season-to-date with Group One-winning mare Melody Belle, but the return of another top-class horse has Fortuna Director John Galvin just as excited.

Multiple stakes winner Chance To Dance will further his Group One preparation at Tauranga on Friday.

Chance To Dance bounced back from a baffling last-start defeat to show his true form under top rider Opie Bosson at Ellerslie.

Gingernuts and Chance To Dance furthered their preparations for the rescheduled Livamol Classic (2040m) with a spin around their home track on Saturday.