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“He is probably going to be better suited over there, so we will look for another trainer for him because I am pretty busy with our ones here at home.”

Chrissy Bambry admits to having a few doubts about Kingfisher Lad when she took him to Hawera for Saturday’s NZ Farmers Livestock Ltd Egmont Cup (2100m), but he came out on top with one of the toughest performances of his 26-start, six-win career.

With a stakes success already ticked off by Flower Of Wanaka, trainer Chrissy Bambry is happy to bide her time before setting the mare another black-type target.

Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry has a quiet confidence ahead of Saturday’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) where she will saddle last-start winner Chantilly Lace, who is currently a $21 prospect.

A brave front-running performance by underrated galloper Sergio was rewarded with a first victory at stakes level.

A special pre-race plan helped Sergio become Kamada Bloodstock’s 100th race winner when he led all the way in Sunday’s Woodville-Pahiatua Cup.