Mark looking for top three finish from brave Captain Nemo at Albion Park on Tuesday

Captain Nemo needs only a little luck to finish in the top three at Albion Park tomorrow afternoon, says trainer Mark Dux.

While Captain Nemo couldn’t live up to his favouritism tag last week, Dux rated the horse’s effort to finish fourth as first rate.

“I thought his run was terrific considering he sat parked and they went a 1:52.2 mile rate, which is very good time for that grade,” Dux said.

Captain Nemo left the gate fast and, while he secured the early one-one sit, driver Angus Garrard popped out and went round, believing the lead would be there for him.

It wasn’t, and the horse had to sit parked but he never gave in, was still running second early in the run home, and fought on bravely to be 14.6 lengths from the winner Kanye Crusader.

“I don’t think he has to sit outside the leader, he races as good from behind. He just needs a solid tempo.

“There’s a little bit of gate speed there so he’ll come out steady and let the race unfold.

“The outside two - Betterthandiamonds and Bitcoin - are dropping back a long way in class and look the ones to beat.

“But I’m really happy with our horse, he’s done terrific since the race and, with a reasonable trip I wouldn’t be surprised to see him finish in the top three.”

Captain Nemo races at 4.52pm NZ time at Albion Park on Tuesday.