The 370km journey from Matamata to Woodville has proven to be a worthwhile commute for Jakama Krystal, who collected her third jumps success at the course in Sunday’s $50,000 Jude Challies Property Brokers Woodville Tararua Steeplechase (4800m).

Mathew Gillies brought up a memorable milestone at Te Aroha on Sunday when recording his 100th win in the saddle in New Zealand.

Former elite hurdler Nedwin confirmed his arrival among steeplechasing’s top echelon with a supreme performance in the $75,000 Howden Insurance Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4300m) at Te Aroha on Sunday.

Less than a month after winning a maiden hurdle at Te Aroha, Hill Of Kings returned to the same venue on Sunday and landed a much bigger prize – the $60,000 Pakuranga Hunt “Vale Lamu” Hurdle.

It’s been a winter to remember for Shaun and Hazel Fannin, and they are hoping their golden run continues at Te Aroha on Sunday.

Mary Shan will resume at Wanganui on Saturday to open a preparation with a sole aim.

Late starter Jack Morrison will be presented with another ideal opportunity on his home polytrack course at Awapuni on Sunday to make up for lost time.

Emily Farr was a tired but happy rider at Woodville on Sunday after she recorded her 100th win in the saddle in New Zealand.

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 last three months have been a breakthrough period in the career of Zanzibar, who will attempt to continue his rise through the winter ranks in Saturday’s ITM New Plymouth Interprovincial (1600m).

Corrina McDougal is still getting her voice back after cheering home Suliman to win last Saturday’s Grand National Hurdles (4200m), but it is straight back to business this week for the Hastings horsewoman.

A quartet of well-performed fillies from Stephen Marsh’s stable took their first steps toward upcoming age group features when they stepped out at the Taupo trials on Monday.