They went about their work completely differently, but 3yr-olds Raupunga Lad and Hidden Talent showed similar class in their outstanding victories at Winton yesterday.
Otematata owner-breeders Ian and Cheryl Munro enjoyed one of their biggest thrills in harness racing when Harrison produced a spectacular victory in the Kurow Cup at Oamaru yesterday.
Winton trainer Chelsea Faithful dedicated Pay Me Speedy’s win at Ascot Park in Invercargill on Saturday to the memory of Dunedin horseman Leon Crawford who died last week.
Although there have been some nerve-racking moments, American Eyretime could not have been more impressive in her two wins since joining Craig Ferguson’s barn.
The Southland Oaks silverware was sent to Canada in the most dynamic fashion when Aardie’s Express powered to an emphatic Diamonds Day victory on Saturday.
Olivia Thornley took the pressure of driving a $1.30 favourite in her stride to notch her first group race win with Don’t Stop Dreaming’s victory in the Kindergarten Stakes at Wyndham on Thursday.