Warrnambool hoop Harry Grace has quickly become a trans-Tasman jockey and is set to continue that role when he rides at New Plymouth and Wanganui later this week.

Kayla Crowther’s affinity with Sir Kingsford continued at Morphettville on the weekend when the pair regained winning form for the first time since May.

Jim Wallace’s three-year-old pairing of Liberty Park and Skipper’s Canyon fought out a tight finish to the HB Farmers Transport Ltd (1600m) at Woodville on Sunday, with the former coming out on top in a stable quinella.

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Riccarton racegoers could be in for a treat on Saturday when they get to witness one of the burgeoning rivalries in New Zealand racing come to a head.

Robbie Patterson had hoped to have a two-pronged attack in Wednesday’s Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Canterbury Breeders Stakes (1400m), but initial-favourite The Hottie has been ruled out of the contest, leaving Tanzanite Rose to carry the stable’s hopes.

Robbie Patterson’s mares Tanzanite Rose and The Hottie will go head-to-head in Christchurch on Wednesday as they take on the Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes (1400m).

Tony Pike’s runners haven’t missed a beat in their bid to successfully execute a black-type double for the stable at Riccarton on Wednesday.

Bordertown trainer Lindsay Cadzow was well pleased with the effort of his $1,000 purchase Stormsarrived, the winner of the 1950 metre opening race on the Parks Track at Morphettville on Saturday.

Trainer and jockey quotes following the Group 3 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes won by Fancify at Flemington on Tuesday.

Last year’s Melbourne Cup Day concluded in success for Mark Walker in the Gr.3 Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes (1400m), a race he will chase back-to-back crowns in on Tuesday with Kiwi mare Quintessa.

Under-rated mare Sacred Pearl has taken her career earnings past $200,000 with back-to-back wins in feature staying races this spring, including Saturday’s Mode Technology Feilding Cup (2100m) at Trentham.

Cody Cole is eyeing up a Group One assignment in January for emerging sprinter Navigator, who will contest the Financial Services (1300m) at Tauranga on Saturday.

Former jumps jockey Cyrille Leveque made his mark in a new role on Friday when Saviour won the ILT Foundation Maiden (1400m) at Ascot Park.