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The late Don Couchman had a big impact on Tina Egan’s development as a horsewoman, and the Stratford trainer said she still refers to her former riding master’s advice when making decisions with her horses.

“The Opunake Cup is definitely his main aim, he has had a second and a fifth in it, and it would be great to win it."

“Tina does a fantastic job, she is such a great horsewoman. He is beautiful to ride.”

“He is named after my three kids – the twins are Chase and Jade, and Bailey – so that is how we got Chajaba, and if he wins, we charge to the bar."

Trainer Tina Egan was hard at work on raceday at New Plymouth on Saturday but was looking forward to getting home and celebrating the win of her stable star Chajaba, who showed plenty of determination to take out the open 1200m event on the card.

The breeding career of Handsome Ransom mare Hostage could be resurrected following the deeds of her son Chajaba.