Another bumper summer racing circuit is upon us.
Family, friends and festivities and a feast of brilliant local racing.
I, for one, can not wait.
To help holiday punters, I have sought the advice of a selection of southern horsemen and women who have provided a horse to follow over the summer circuit.
Nathan Williamson:
Chinese Whisper should be very hard to beat, no matter where he goes.
Brad Williamson:
Follow Zoned Scarlett, wherever she goes.
Claire Anderton:
Koxinga in the rating 82 1600m at Wingatui on Boxing Day.
Tony Stratford:
Royal Bengal has pipped classy trotter War Admiral as Tony Stratford's horse to follow.
Geoff Knight:
Look out for Winsomechange at Gore on December 27.
Jacob Lowry:
Lance Robinson's smart 3yr-old Khimar War at Wingatui on Boxing Day.
Darryn Simpson:
Pres The Belle is getting ready to step out again after a let-up after New Zealand Cup week.
Amber Hoffman:
Tartan Roxy at either the Omakau or Cromwell meeting.
Courtney Barnes:
Mossy Creek when she lines up after Christmas.
Matthew Williamson:
Only One Way will be tough to beat at Winton on December 31.
Terry Kennedy:
Bakela in the rating 72 1400m race at Wingatui on Boxing Day.
Kirstin Barclay:
Hampton is a nice 3yr-old who will line up over the holidays, possibly at Omakau.
Brett Gray:
Qualifying trial winner Major Purchase is one of the big winning chances among Brett Gray's large summer racing team.
Steven Prince:
Scandalous in the 1400m maiden race at Wingatui on Boxing Day.
Enjoy your Christmas and New Year racing.
Happy trails.
