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.
A patient ride by Jasmine Fawcett resulted in Matamata mare Tenfoot Tall handsomely reward her many supporters when she took out the Seeka Kiwifruit Cup (2100m) at Tauranga on Saturday.
Wexford Stables will have a host of in-form chances in action at Ellerslie on Saturday and they also have high hopes for the youngest member of the team.
Promising four-year-old Tristar ended a frustrating run of minor placings when she thrust her nose out at just the right time to win the Thanks Bernard Kneebone – 25 Years On The Clock (1200m) at Te Rapa in a thrilling three-way finish.
