Mo Hahn can lay claim to being the first 2yr-old trotter to win at a Marlborough Trotting Club meeting after his success yesterday.
Here Comes Pat provided the star turn at Forbury Park last night when the 3yr-old filly came from 10 lengths off the pace at the 800m to win the maiden trot.
The Fiery Ginga has ended his 3yr-old campaign against the trotters with seven wins and five placings in 18 starts for $51,411 in stakes.
Peter Davis, the Rolleston horseman, had his most successful day when he drove four winners at Richmond Park yesterday, including Another Homer in the featured Nelson Winter Cup.
Anthony Butt has a third Nelson Winter Cup in his sights after driving Jazmin Robyn to an impressive win in the prelude at Richmond yesterday.
Harry Kasim had his best riding day with four wins from seven rides at Avondale yesterday.
Another Homer, with Peter Davis back in the sulky, is well placed in the Nelson Winter Cup Prelude at Richmond today.
Trojan, with trainer Geoff Knight (left) and owner-breeder John Hamilton, after success at Forbury Park last night. Photo by Taylor Strong.
Gavin Cook, the reigning world champion amateur driver, was seen in the role of a winning trainer and owner at Forbury Park last night.
Cook was successful with Franco Transit, driven by Andrew Veint in the race for junior drivers.
A horse race trophy that went missing 31 years ago has been returned to the trainer.
Kylie Ree repaid her Timaru owner Brian McCully with success in the 2yr-old trotters' section of the Harness Jewels at Cambridge on Saturday.
The Jackal and Magic Man are prospects for the in-form stable of Omakau trainer Murray Hamilton at Wingatui tomorrow.
Russley Rascal is outstanding among a fine book of Harness Jewels drives at Cambridge tomorrow for Blair Orange, the most successful reinsman in the three years the series has been staged.
Aleana continued her good form since joining Riverton trainer Hollon Crackett when she won in track record time at Forbury Park last night.
Trainer Jamie Gameson, who won with Brylin Crescent and Classic Icon at Forbury Park last night, will turn his attention to the Winton meeting tomorrow.
Lionels Meddle, who set a track record for 2200m (mobile) at Forbury Park three weeks ago, will be in demand over that distance in a free-for-all there tonight.
A rejuvenated Lindisfarne is back at Riccarton today for the Homeby Steeplechase.
Lotus, who was transferred to trainer Michael Pitman after racing on Thursday, led throughout a rating 90 2000m at Gore yesterday.
Colin De Filippi drove four winners and a third from five drives at Addington yesterday.
A heavy track is made to order for Danz A Rook at Gore today.
Motu Young Jacob qualified for the 4yr-old trotter section of the Harness Jewels as the result of his win at Oamaru on Sunday.