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Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is contemplating a tilt at next month’s Peter Kelly – Bayleys Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) with English Gambler following his win at Te Rapa on Saturday.

A perfectly judged ride by Shaun Fannin helped pave the way for West Coast to add another feature steeplechasing event to his blossoming career record when the pair took out the Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase (5500m) at Trentham.

In a thrilling finish to the Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdle (2800m) rugged winter performer Suliman used his pace on the flat to out-finish a game Berry The Cash to snatch major honours.

Shaun Phelan’s first visit to the Warrnambool carnival didn’t go as planned and the Cambridge horseman is keen on a return to tend to unfinished business.

The newest flat racing apprentice in New Zealand racing has joined the ranks in part to try and help him win the jumps jockey title.

West Coast looks to have attained the favourite’s tag for next Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase.