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Fabian Hawk’s star continued to rise at Awapuni on Saturday when he comfortably took out the Manawatu ITM Frame & Truss 2100.

Trainer Kurtis Pertab is hoping to keep his winning momentum going when he heads to Ruakaka on Saturday.

An opportunity to race on a better surface has convinced Matamata trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall to head north on a rare excursion to Ruakaka this weekend.

Timaru trainer Leonard Stewart has his sights set on a third straight Dunstan Feeds Waimate Cup (1600m) on his home track on Sunday.

Three New Zealanders have become the latest to be approved as international owners in Hong Kong, as part of a unique opportunity from the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Former Hong Kong galloper Not Ideal will make a return to New Zealand racing when he heads to Ruakaka on Saturday to contest the Marsden Metals Group Bream Bay Sprint (1400m).

Allan Sharrock will take full advantage of apprentice jockey Jim Chung’s four-kilogram claim at Awapuni on Saturday.

It has been a season to remember for young trainer Kurtis Pertab, but he hasn’t finished winning just yet.

New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock is looking forward to stepping out a trio of regally-bred debutants at his home meeting on Thursday.

Trainers Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams will have a sizeable presence at their home meeting at Ruakaka on Saturday with their team headed by Group One performer Mischief Managed.

Trainer Shaune Ritchie will be on a fact-finding mission with The Racketeer this weekend.

Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping to pick up a consolation prize this weekend with their two-pronged attack on the Listed Wayne Wilson (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.