Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks for her flat horses.
A change of tack with Inflamed could reap dividends at Riccarton on Saturday when the filly lines-up in the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m).
Marroni gets an opportunity at Pukekohe on Saturday to further add to his travelling fund when he chases a deserved victory.
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is hoping Live Drama can end her season on a winning note when she heads to her home track on Saturday to contest the Gr.3 Coca-Cola Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m).
Promising staying three-year-old Arby will be on trial for an overseas hit and run mission when he steps out at Pukekohe Park on Saturday.
John O’Shea is hopeful Benaud can return to winning form when he lines-up in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday. While he has been Group placed on several occasions, including runner-up in the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m), the son of Reliable Man hasn’t won since his debut over 1400m two years ago and O’Shea
It’s like comparing chalk and cheese but Manawatu trainer Lisa Latta is hoping Platinum Invador can emulate her former Gr.3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) winner Authentic Paddy in Saturday’s Coca-Cola-sponsored weight-for-age feature at Riccarton.
Robbie Patterson made his mark with a small team at last year’s Queensland winter carnival and is keen on a return trip.
Since 1905, the Hickman family have farmed a 168ha parcel of land known as Taimate on State Highway 1 just outside of Blenheim.
If Ciaron Maher and David Eustace need any more evidence of Jacob Lowry’s riding ability, they can just watch his efforts to win Saturday’s Listed Easter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton aboard Times Ticking.
