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A super-impressive return to racing at Taupo on Friday has thrust Molly Bloom into equal favouritism for the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m).

Sam Williams has multiple reasons to put that familiar smile back on his dial.

Promising three-year-old Riproar has provided trainer Andrew Forsman with his first winner out of his Macedon Lodge quarters when successful at Bendigo on Thursday.

Te Akau Racing will continue their southern spring assault at Riccarton on Saturday, where they have a number of leading chances.

The clock is winding down on the career of outstanding winter performer Justaskme while his well-performed barnmate Ladies Man is also nearing a less dramatic fork in the road.

Graham Richardson has no worries about Bonny Lass’ condition ahead of her resuming run at Te Rapa on Sunday, but factors beyond his control are tempering confidence levels.

Group One performer Polly Grey has returned to New Zealand to finish her racing career where she started it, in part-owner Kylie Fawcett’s care.

It was a day to remember at Riccarton Park for apprentice jockey Denby-Rose Tait, the 23-year-old scoring her first career win followed by a race-day double at Wednesday’s all-weather meeting.

A trip to Sydney is on the cards for Oaks darling Pennyweka.

Talented three-year-old filly Grinzinger Belle broke maiden ranks in empathic fashion when scoring an all-the-way victory in the Ladbrokes Communities Plate (1300m) at Sandown on Wednesday for trainer Danny O’Brien.

Time has been called on the racing career of Group One winner Lickety Split following her last placed run in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings last Saturday.

A trio of in-form stablemates will represent a new training combination when they start their quests on Saturday for a place in the Jericho Cup (4600m) in Victoria later this year.