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“It was a great local victory for the O’Learys, which is always good,” trainer Ashley Meadows said. “They’ll be humming tonight."

Handicap conditions won’t be in the favour of middle-distance specialist Defibrillate when the classy gelding contests the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m) on Saturday.

Rejuvenated galloper Semper Magico continued a sparkling run of form when he strode clear for a decisive victory in Saturday’s John Turkington Forestry/Waipine Logging Bulls Country Cup (2040m) at Wanganui.

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.

Lucky Sweynesse might be given the chance to extend a phenomenal season in search of a ninth victory after matching Beauty Generation’s record for the most wins in a single Hong Kong campaign.

He’s A Doozy has proved to be a quality 1600m performer and Lisa Latta believes the timing is now ideal for him to make his mark over a middle distance.

Botti will be flying the New Zealand flag in the A$288,000 Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool on Sunday.