A solid hit-out at the Rangiora trials last Tuesday indicated well performed South Island galloper Maybe Miami is on track to make his raceday return next month.

The New Zealand Cup carnival can’t roll around soon enough for local trainers Kevin and Pam Hughes.

Local trainer Kevin Hughes had just one piece of advice for his apprentice Tanya Jonker when he legged her aboard his stable star Maybe Miami at Riccarton on the weekend.

The Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) picture became a little clearer, albeit from a southern point of view, following Kiwi Ida’s encouraging return to racing at Riccarton on Saturday.

Maybe Miami is likely to hit the road earlier than originally planned in his bid for Group One honours.