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Cambridge trainer Ben Foote is pleased with his Group Three winning three-year-old filly Sakura Girl, who will have her first start in Brisbane on Saturday when she contests the Gr.2 The Roses (2000m) at Doomben.

Progressive three-year-old Urenui is proving a marquee player for New Plymouth trainer Debbie Harris.

A pair of recent winning doubles have served to boost the profile of a newcomer to New Zealand racing.

Veteran trainer Cliff Goss has once again proved he’s still got it.
The remarkable 91-year-old sent out impressive winner Casino Princess at Matamata on Sunday.

At just 21 years of age, Kurtis Pertab is surrounded by many far more qualified and experienced racing industry people.

New Zealand-bred gelding Dunkel came with his trademark late run to prevail in the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville on Saturday under jockey Billy Egan for trainer Patrick Payne.

Trainer Chrissy Bambry is looking forward to saddling smart juvenile filly Chantilly Lace in Saturday’s Seaton Park 2YO (1200m) at New Plymouth.

Time has been called on outstanding sprinter Roch ‘N’ Horse, who will begin the next phase of her career at owners Sam and Catriona Williams’ Little Avondale Stud.

Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta will have a two-pronged attack at Doomben this weekend, headed by Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Platinum Invador.

Andrew Forsman’s solo training career gained serious momentum 12 months ago and Saturday may again provide the Cambridge horseman with a significant milestone.

Quality three-year-old The Intimidator has been sold and will do his future racing in Hong Kong.

Trainer Jo-Ann Gordon is prepared to give Sutherland the benefit of the doubt for his last start defeat and hoping home track advantage and testing underfoot conditions on Sunday can see the mercurial character back to his best.