“There were so many highlights but plenty of low moments too, it’s great that the jumping people are a pretty tough and resilient and help each other out."
Memories of a jumping legend were rekindled at Te Rapa on Saturday when Ima Wonder carried the famous colours of Ken and Ann Browne to a comprehensive victory in the Bridges Insurance Services Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4800m).
Peter and Jessica Brosnan are making the most of an exciting opportunity with up-and-coming steeplechaser Auld Jock during the Grand National Carnival in Christchurch over the next week.
“For me, the premiership is more about how far I’ve come. I’m not someone who has always had a lot of belief in myself and my ability to ride, my biggest fear with riding on race day was disappointing people."