Sydney sprinter Gold Trail's Group One win at Ellerslie has failed to convince New Zealand punters he can repeat the dose later this month.The NZ TAB has Gold Trail on the fourth line of betting for the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham on January 23.Gold Trail sped across from a wide barrier to lead the Railway Stakes field on Saturday and held off the finishing burst of Atapi.The win was a special one for trainer Gary Portelli who made no secret of how his horse would run the race."It was a great

Sydney sprinter Gold Trail's Group One win at Ellerslie has failed to convince New Zealand punters he can repeat the dose later this month.

The NZ TAB has Gold Trail on the fourth line of betting for the Telegraph Handicap at Trentham on January 23.

Gold Trail sped across from a wide barrier to lead the Railway Stakes field on Saturday and held off the finishing burst of Atapi.

The win was a special one for trainer Gary Portelli who made no secret of how his horse would run the race.

"It was a great thrill and even more special because I just love the horse," Portelli said.

"He is just a pleasure to have in the stable.

"It was even more satisfying because everyone I spoke to in New Zealand told me he couldn't win from the barrier.

"But I knew he had the speed to get across and, ridden properly as he was, he could hold them off.

"Sprint races are run differently in Australia, it's all about speed from the first furlong (200m) and that's what I was counting on.

"They say Trentham is a faster track and the faster they go, the further he'll win by."

The NZ TAB has Melbourne sprinter Lucky Secret the $5 favourite ahead of Mufhasa at $5.50, Wealth Princess at $6 with Gold Trail at $7 alongside Coup Align.

Michael Rodd rode Gold Trail on Saturday but Portelli was unsure whether he would be able to make the trip to Wellington.

"Michael may have a commitment to the Mark Kavanagh stable," Portelli said.

"But I don't think I'll have too much trouble finding a jockey."

Gold Trail is being cared for in New Zealand by Murray and Bjorn Baker.

The Railway was Gold Trail's first win over 1200 metres with his other six over 1100.

"In the past we've trained him more for 1100 metres but I've always believed he could get the extra distance," Portelli said.

"And I'm confident he can do it again."