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Duke Of Gloucester a highlight for Scotty Macnab

Scotty Macnab looks forward to competing in The New Zealand Hunts’ Association Duke Of Gloucester Cup (2100m) every season, and he will be aiming for a third crown in the iconic amateurs event on Saturday at Hastings.

Hawke’s Bay trip on the cards for Auld Jock

Promising jumper Auld Jock could earn a place in his first prestige jumping assignment with a strong showing on Sunday at Te Aroha.

Ghazzah filling the racing void for Duffy

Ghazzah was purchased earlier this year to fill a void in Olivia Duffy’s racing team, and he has proven to be an astute purchase by the Hawera horsewoman.

Lord Spencer seeking Waikato Hurdle crown

Wanganui trainer JJ Rayner will head to Te Rapa on Saturday with exciting jumper Lord Spencer to tackle the highly competitive Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m).

Stablemates facing weighty jumping challenges

Star jumping stablemates The Cossack and Nedwin will have to cope with the heftiest of imposts on Saturday if they are to repeat their Te Rapa heroics of 12 months ago.

Strong work ethic paying off for Dell

A combination of dedication and a willingness to travel continues to reward Central Districts jockey Chris Dell.

McCutcheon recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Noel McCutcheon’s lifelong dedication to the racing industry was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours on Monday where he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the thoroughbred and harness racing industries.

Heavy going only concern for Harrison

Cambridge trainer Ken Harrison is looking forward to heading to Pukekohe on Saturday where he will have a two-pronged attack in the Dunstan Horsefeeds 2200.

Lucky day for Isdale at Cambridge

Lucky Bay was able to rectify a narrow defeat last start on the Cambridge Synthetic when putting away his rivals in the Cambridge Equine Hospital 1550 comfortably at Wednesday’s meeting.

West Coast tops Oulaghan masterclass

Star steeplechaser West Coast added another crown to his impeccable record for Mark Oulaghan with a tough victory in the L J Hooker Manawatu Steeplechase (4000m) at Woodville on Sunday.

Conor in good order for campaign-opener

Stakes performer Conor O’Ceirin will take his first steps toward upcoming feature race targets when he resumes at Trentham on Saturday.

Oulaghan topliners primed for Manawatu features

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan will head over the hill to Woodville on Sunday with two of last season’s star jumpers in Berry The Cash and West Coast set to make their return over the fences in the features.

Fannin’s main focus on training operation

Shaun Fannin’s priorities will change this winter with his primary focus on the Awapuni stable he runs with Hazel Schofer.

Auld Jock collects Hawera success for Brosnans

With a season of experience under his belt, Auld Jock returned to the hurdles in winning fashion at Hawera on Sunday for Peter and Jessica Brosnan.