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Neither a wide draw nor a talented field of rivals at Phar Lap Raceway on Saturday could stand in the way of Ears Back, who took her career earnings past $200,000 with a tenacious performance in the Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Cup (1600m).

“This is a bit short for both of them tomorrow, but it’s a good starting point.”

Stable apprentice Diego Montes de Oca is hoping his favourite horse Rock Sensation can show his rivals a clean pair of heels at Ashburton on Thursday.

Michael and Matthew Pitman hold a strong hand in the main event on their home track program at Riccarton on Saturday.