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Moira and Kieran Murdoch’s renowned beach training has turned around the careers of countless gallopers over the years, and former Taranaki star Shamus added his name to that list in Saturday’s $40,000 Northpine Waipu Cup (1400m) at Ruakaka.

“He’s got a fair bit of weight to carry, but I’m happy with his work and condition coming into the race."

A long-standing association that provided Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay with their breakthrough Group One success has again come up trumps at stakes level.

Well-related Cambridge Stud mare Bella Waters was thrown in at the deep end for Saturday’s Listed Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup (2200m), but she proved that she belonged at black-type level with a highly valuable win.

Life at the beach is agreeing with talented performer Shamus who will make his first appearance on Saturday from his new quarters.