A pair of Te Akau Racing fillies will be vying to keep their Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) hopes alive when they step out this week.
Progressive galloper Habana thrust himself firmly into discussions surrounding the upcoming Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) with a professional display to take out the Shaw’s Wire Ropes 1400 at Pukekohe on Saturday.
Cognito announced his arrival among New Zealand’s three-year-old ranks in Saturday’s Wellington Guineas at Trentham – aided by an extraordinary ride from Opie Bosson.
On a day where Te Akau Racing colours played a prominent role in results it was promising filly Romancing The Moon that provided one of the highlights.