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“It’s kind of unbelievable, really. I don’t know what to say."

Monovale Holdings’ Joe and Max Smithies have enjoyed a myriad of success since beginning their association with Terri Rae, a run they hope to continue at Riccarton on Saturday.

“All going well through tomorrow, she’ll line up in the NZB Insurance Stakes (Listed, 1600m) at Riccarton on April 13.”

A pair of rising stars of the South Island’s thoroughbred ranks faced their toughest test so far in the Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Heritage Cup (1600m) on Thursday, and they rose to the occasion and fought out a thrilling finish.

Shaune Ritchie is glad at what looks like a long-overdue break in the weather as he puts two of his three-year-olds on trial for Riccarton next month.