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The Francos have been flying in Central Otago over the past week and all signs point to that continuing at Cromwell’s annual meeting.  

Auckland trainer Cheree Wigg has her fingers crossed that Uncle Louis will bring his manners to Otaki on Wednesday when he contests the Grant Plumbing Wellington Trotting Cup (2700m).

Kirstin Barclay is confident Tommy Waterhouse can take on a new challenge in Tuesday’s Roxburgh Cup.

Australia's loss is Omakau's gain with the undisputed heavyweight champion of New Zealand trotting Sundees Son set to start on Central Otago Cup Day for the first time since his record-smashing win in the Dominion.

Grass track specialist Mac’s Tomado will appreciate a return to the turf when he lines-up in the Connie Stewart NZ Sotheby’s Int Realty Mobile Pace (2000m) at Tauherenikau on Sunday.

Young horseman Ben Hope will add another string to his bow at Rangiora on Saturday when he lines-up his first runner as a trainer.

by Michael Guerin

There may be only one question punters need to ask themselves before betting in tonight’s $150,000 Dunstan Sires Stakes Final at Alexandra Park. Could any of True Fantasy’s rivals have done what she did last start?

by Michael Guerin

Trainer Peter Blanchard says there is nothing overly strategic about his growing team and strong hand at Cambridge on Wednesday night.

Allamericanlover has new challenges to face in the Banks Peninsula Summer Cup and none of them are enough to have her camp worried.