Consistent galloper Drop of Something made full use of a perfectly judged front-running ride from apprentice Sam McNab to triumph in a thrilling four-way finish to the Savabeel 2100 (2100m) at Te Rapa.

Group One performer Hi Yo Sass Bomb showcased that she’s on target for an exciting spring campaign when winning her 1000m heat at the Foxton trials on Tuesday.

Group One performer Meritable quenched his thirst after a four year winning drought when victorious in the VS Equine Dannevirke (1200m) at Woodville on Sunday.

War Decree’s daughter Val Di Zoldo will be given opportunities this preparation to lock in the only missing credit on her CV.

War Decree’s daughter Val Di Zoldo will be given opportunities this preparation to lock in the only missing credit on her CV.

The Oaks Stud’s silks were to the fore in the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) six years ago when carried to victory by Catalyst, and this year they are hoping to feature once more.

A couple of New Zealand’s feature two-mile contests are in the offing for Palmerston North stayer Crouch this season, but track conditions will play a key part in those plans.

Local gelding Heart of Gold will be out to defend his crown in the $100,000 TAB Polytrack Championship (2000m) at Cambridge’s synthetic meeting on Friday, and trainer Sam Mynott believes he is up for the challenge.

Classy mare Val Di Zoldo will have the opportunity to test her talents at the highest level this term after resuming with a tidy trial at Taupo on Monday.

Steeplechasing sensation Jesko made his debut over the big Riccarton fences a winning one when he triumphed in a three-way finish to Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Koral Steeplechase (4250m).

Shaun Fannin has spent plenty of time in the winner’s circle during the Grand National Festival of Racing, and this year’s carnival presents an entirely new challenge for the Awapuni horseman.

Time has been a friend to a once-erratic Bradman, who will have just celebrated his eighth birthday when he tackles Saturday’s Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 128th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton Park.

Champion jockey Craig Grylls takes an uncomplicated approach to his riding and that will again carry over to the new season.

Talented hurdler Our Daymo did it the tough way to maintain his unbeaten status over fences at Te Aroha on Sunday.