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21 January 2026
Midnight Dart owners set to light up Karaka Millions night
Bargain buy Midnight Dart will be out to get the party started for his throng of next generation owners when the Lisa Latta-trained juvenile contests the $1 million TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. 
Racing
19 October 2025
Smashing southern start for Awapuni visitor
“He trialled up so well at Awapuni a fortnight ago, which gave us the confidence to go down there while looking for those better tracks.”
Racing
18 October 2025
Midnight Dart delivers on debut
A winning debut by bargain buy Midnight Dart in the Rat Tat 2YO Plate (800m) at Trentham on Saturday has kept the Karaka Millions dream alive and well for a big group of young and first-time owners.
Racing
28 July 2025
Further stakes success for Beaufort graduate
“My grandmother and grandfather raced Seamist, so we’ve always kept an eye out for that family.” 
Racing
26 July 2025
Latta favourite captures final stakes race for the season
“She is a very very good horse and such a lovely type."
Racing
08 July 2025
Big weight no concern for Belardo Boy
“We’d left him in work because it’s just too wet to put him out in the paddock, so we ticked him over quietly and he’s had a good blow today."
Racing
20 June 2025
Platinum Diamond provides Latta's missing piece
“This is a nice horse. She was travelling very well all the way. I just waited until the straight, and then she flew home.”
Racing
17 June 2025
Platinum Diamond top Castletown prospect
“It will be her third start and she’ll need a break at some stage, she was a late foal and she looks a nice three-year-old prospect.”
Racing
17 May 2025
Coulthard signs off on a high
“I’ll give him a bit of a let-up now and then bring him back for the spring. I think he’ll continue to get better.”