Toro, the winner of two of his four starts, has been set for a rating 75 1200m race on the first day of the New Zealand Cup meeting on Saturday week.
Toro, trained at Wingatui by part-owner Andrew Taggart, has not raced since April 24 when he won a rating 70 1200m race at Riccarton at his fourth start.
The Occidental Tourist gelding won a 1200m maiden at Wingatui at his previous start.
The $22,500 stake is the attraction at Riccarton on November 6.
"He is on a rating 75 and even though he is fresh up, the chance to race for $22,500 is worth a shot," Taggart said.
"I am happy with the way he is doing."
Cameron George has been app-ointed chief stipendiary steward for the new tri-code Racing Integrity Unit, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has announced.
He will establish the unit while completing his time as chief stipendiary steward for NZTR in three months.
The RIU will combine the stipendiary stewards and investigators (formerly racecourse inspectors) from the galloping, harness racing and greyhound racing codes.
The RIU will be responsible for administering the rules of racing for each code.
It will be independent of the governing bodies of the codes.
It will be led by a general manager, to be appointed.
George has been chief stipendiary steward since March 2007, except for 15 months from November 2008 when he was chairman of stewards for Harness Racing Victoria.
"The world of wagering is extremely competitive.
Having an integrity function that is independent, strong and looks after the best interests of punters has to be an important step in keeping our customers," George said.
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