Turn The Ace extended a glittering run of form on the heavy conditions at Te Rapa on Saturday, producing a fifth career victory for trainer Andrew Forsman.
Howie Mathews has always held Weneedashock and Free Spirit in high regard, and his faith was rewarded when the pair stylishly quinellaed the McVerry Crawford 1700 at Awapuni’s synthetic meeting on Friday.
Underrated mare Enchanted Elle provided trainer Shaun Phelan with another major prize as a trainer when she took out the Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup (2200m) in the hands of apprentice Jess Allen.
