Pukekohe trainers Conor and Sarah Fahy have farewelled unbeaten three-year-old Aurora Belle, with the promising filly sold to Australia to join the Lindsay Park stable of Ben, Will and JD Hayes.
Awapuni galloper McKhan has had everything go his way this preparation and he has performed accordingly, and trainer Ashley Meadows is hoping his golden run continues at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Last year’s Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) hero Willydoit is making pleasing progress for trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy and is on track to resume in the Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) at Ellerslie in September.
Pacifico has always possessed the talent to make his mark at a high level, and it’s been patience that has been the key to him fulfilling that potential this preparation.