Wexford Stables will be hoping family comes first at Ellerslie where they will rely on a pair of half-brothers for success in one of the main events on Saturday’s card.
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have already trained more winners this season than any other year in their partnership, and Saturday’s Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Stakes (1400m) could deliver another milestone.
Wexford Stables will be represented by 19 runners across the meetings at Pukekohe on Saturday and Rotorua on Sunday, including a number of well-credentialled chances.
Frank Ritchie had anything but a relaxed watch as Gwen’s Daughter descended down the Pukekohe straight on Saturday, but he was delighted when she prevailed in the Stella Artois Championship Qualifier (1500m).
Progressive galloper Uderzo made the best possible start to a new campaign at Tauranga claiming a comfortable victory in the Tauranga Hardware Plumbing Handicap (1200m).
