An inch-perfect ride from Sam Collett enabled Matamata raider Justin Case to claim the feature event at Hastings on Saturday, the Listed Timberspan Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m).
The first day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival holds fond memories for recently crowned Champion New Zealand Trainer Sam Bergerson, and he is hoping to create some more when he heads to Hastings on Saturday.
Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have been waiting for better tracks to step out their promising filly Asturia, and she rewarded their patience with an impressive debut win in the Rich Hill Stud 1400 at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Wexford Stables came out of their winter hibernation in the best possible fashion at Ellerslie on Saturday when Pounce posted their first win of the season in the Gr.3 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Sunline Vase (1200m).
Matamata trainers Peter and Jessica Brosnan scored the perfect result at Te Aroha on Thursday when they quinellaed the Vet Associates Equine Pakuranga Hunt Open Hurdle (3100m) with Squire and Jake.
Matamata trainer Pam Gerard has elected to bypass Saturday’s Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) with Affirmative Action, which will allow the Stephen Marsh-trained Tardelli to make the 16-horse field.
