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Gavin Sharrock is confident his young protégé Sergeant Major can sign off his New Zealand career in perfect style.

The Gavin Sharrock-trained galloper Stipulator announced her candidacy for the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month with a stylish performance at Hawera.

Top-flight targets await the talented Soldier Boy if, as expected, he produces a bold showing at New Plymouth on Saturday.

Gavin Sharrock was confident of a winning run from Soldier Boy at Trentham and his judgment proved on the money with the four-year-old producing a strong staying performance to claim Saturday’s Listed Marton Cup (2200m).