Cambridge trainer Martin Da Cruz is taking a cautious approach with his talented sprinters Packing Eagle and Elusive Treasure going into Saturday's Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua.

Start Wondering wins 2018 Bcd Group Sprint Group 1 NZ$200,000 at Te Rapa (NZ), 1400m.

Martin Cruz is hoping Packing Eagle can prove his worth to be on the international stage in Dubai next month when he competes at Group One level at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Trevor and Martin Cruz are keeping Packing Eagle’s training regime as varied as possible in their quest for a Group One double with the accomplished sprinter.

Packing Eagle wins 2017 Sweynesse Stakes Group 3 NZ$70,000 at Arawa Park (NZ), 1215m.