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“We will certainly be happy to see a good, solid tempo and I imagine that is what we’ll get.”

Raging hot favourite Sharp ‘N’ Smart made good on the promise of co-trainer Graeme Rogerson as he showed all the star qualities he possesses with a superlative performance to take out the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m).

Outstanding three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart overcame a wide run in transit against a quality field of middle distance performers to capture the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa in a performance that had to be seen to be believed.

Celebrating their sires’ first elite-level victory is an important milestone for any stud farm.

Trainer Andrew Forsman capped a successful day on both sides of the Tasman when Mustang Valley took the Gr.1 Livamol Classic.

Promising three-year-old Artzino broke through for his maiden win at Sandown on Wednesday.