Class sprinter Platinum Attack showed he is right on target for some of the big summer sprints with a comprehensive victory in the Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Ellerslie.
With a view to what the long-term future holds for Saturday’s feature Tauranga winner Omega Boy, the Gr.2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m) will be next on his schedule to assess his middle-distance potential.
Te Akau Racing have made the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) their own in the last few years, and they look to have another strong contender for this year's edition.
Saturday’s two $50,000 open handicaps at Riccarton were won by a pair of former Matamata horses who seem to be loving their new lives in the South Island.
