New Zealand import Strathtay has wasted no time in making his mark in Australia, scoring a runaway win at Rosehill on Saturday in his second start for the Chris Waller stable.
Some of the country’s top jockeys from past and present are getting in behind Oamaru’s meeting on Thursday.
Trailblazing Kiwi jockey Lisa Allpress’ riding will have an extra edge at Trentham on Saturday as she prepares to hone her fitness and form ahead of yet another international appearance.
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The winning run of the progeny of former Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Belardo continued on Saturday when his three-year-old son Farravallo took out the opening event over 1000m at Trentham.
Trainer Andrew Forsman will be hoping they run races at Te Rapa every Saturday during the winter so that progressive galloper Turn The Ace can further extend his outstanding record at the Hamilton venue.
Standout hurdler Berry The Cash will deservedly dominate the headlines, but his stablemate Super Spirit collected a win of his own later on the Te Rapa card on Saturday to complete a big day for trainer Mark Oulaghan and jockey Portia Matthews.
Under-rated mare Liffey stepped down from stakes company scored a tenacious win in the $40,000 Neteffext Payroll North Island Challenge Stakes (1300m) at Trentham on Saturday.
Outstanding jumper The Cossack commenced another campaign over the fences in winning fashion as he captured Saturday’s Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m) at Te Rapa.
Handy galloper Blackwood Star made a welcome return to winning form when she charged home against the outside rail to take out the time-honoured Hallmark & Stone Parliamentary Handicap (2200m) at Trentham.
