Enigmatic stayer Diamond Jak virtually carried the grandstand to an emotionally stirring victory in Saturday’s Paul McGlade Taumarunui Gold Cup (2200m) at Te Rapa.
Te Akau Racing are slowly coming out of their winter hibernation, with the country’s leading stable stepping out some of their topliners at the Avondale trials on Tuesday.
Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso look to have yet another high-class female on their hands with Legarto’s little sister Latoya making an impressive winning debut at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Te Akau Racing have been a dominant force among New Zealand’s juvenile ranks this season, and they are hoping to add one more two-year-old stakes scalp to their record on Friday.
