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Group One performer Desert Lightning is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless with his future grand final in mind.

Val Di Zoldo headlined a stellar day for Tony Pike at Awapuni where she added serious momentum to her preparation for the country’s premier staying feature for fillies.

Andrew Forsman has trained two previous victors of the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in partnership with mentor Murray Baker, and he is hoping he can claim one in his own right at Te Rapa this weekend.

在经历了起起伏伏的一周之后，Little Avondale 希望在下周三的一年一度亮点活动前迎来一个向上的转折点。

Successful jumps jockey and trainer Shaun Phelan was instrumental in Cambridge horsewoman Diana Kennedy securing Kajino and he’s continued to play a major role in the eight-year-old’s progression.

Michael Moroney believes he has Nerve Not Verve spot on for Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m).

Proisir’s emergence as a source of Group One success hasn’t escaped the attention of prominent Australian owner Carl Holt.

Wexford Stables have moved on from the unfortunate circumstances that blighted Asterix’s last outing and the talented son of Tavistock remains on target for the Sydney autumn carnival.

The newest flat racing apprentice in New Zealand racing has joined the ranks in part to try and help him win the jumps jockey title.

They may be 18,000km apart, but Legarto’s win in the Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) brought Warwick and Alice Jeffries a lot closer on Saturday.

Andalus will head across the Tasman next month after nearly pulling off a massive upset in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.