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Molly Bloom will return to chase Northern spoils in the Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m) on Boxing Day at Pukekohe.

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).

A classic case of being in the right place at the right time led Rich Hill Stud’s John Thompson to the stable door of Ace High.

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).

A copybook ride to guide Defibrillate to victory has ticked off a major goal for jockey Warren Kennedy.