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“He’s always suggested he’s a really genuine staying three-year-old and he got squeezed up late and was strong through the line at Wellington."

In a race affected by the late scratching of pre-post favourite Desert Lightning due to the downgrade of the track to a Heavy 10, Cheval D’Or who mastered the testing conditions to take out the Gr.3 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes

Defending New Zealand Champion Jockey titleholder Michael McNab, who currently sits atop the National premiership ladder with 124 victories this season, showed all his class when he dominated the three feature events at Pukekohe on Saturday.

Quality three-year-old Desert Lightning may be given another chance to add to his three-year-old record after finishing runner-up in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2000m) at Awapuni on Saturday.

A significant step up in class beckons Lauding following his maiden success at Taupo on Wednesday.