Racing from the rear by instinct puts Bauhinia at the mercy of race tempo and luck, which has been in short supply for her.

Co-trainer Lee Curtis is optimistic that this autumn will bring brighter days for the mare, commencing with Saturday’s Wenona Girl Quality (1200m) at Randwick.

“Her work has been as good as ever, if not better,” Curtis said.

“Her trial was really good. She finished behind Peter Snowden’s horse, Raging Force, and she beat home Arctic Glamour in the trial.

“She’s going super. We only gave her one trial but we’re happy.”

Boasting two triumphs in 11 appearances, Bauhinia proved competitive with Sydney’s leading mares in spring, settling for a tough fifth behind Stefi Magnetica in The Invitation (1400m) and only just missing Arctic Glamour in the Hot Danish Stakes (1400m).

Curtis plans to afford her a midfield position from the draw on Saturday, setting her up ideally for the explosive finish she possesses.

“It’s a six furlong race, so she will be getting back anyway,” he said.

“She’s third in the betting so she is a chance.”

In the Wenona Girl betting, a trio of horses command single-digit quotes, led marginally by Gangsta Granny ($3.20) ahead of Idle Flyer ($3.50), while Bauhinia lurks third at $9.50.

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