Former Manawatu mare Kelly Coe continued a golden run for her connections with a $28 upset victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.

Mike Breslin will enjoy a delayed celebration of his milestone victory at Tauherenikau during the week.

Lynda German has been a familiar figure in harness racing industry for much of the past two decades, but she went back to her thoroughbred roots at Ellerslie on Saturday, securing her first winner as a trainer with Steely Man.

Lisa Allpress couldn’t have wished for a better return to the saddle at New Plymouth on Thursday, guiding home two winners from as many rides.

Trentham has been a happy hunting ground for Town Cryer with the exception of last year’s Gr.1 TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m), and 12 months later, the mare is back for redemption.

Improved track conditions will present Almakeitgood with a gilt-edged opportunity to open her winning account at New Plymouth on Thursday.

Promising stayer Whangaehu claimed his biggest success when came with a bullocking late run to take out the Listed Steelform Roofing Group Wanganui Cup (2040m) on Saturday.

The decision to move the Listed O’Learys Fillies’ Stakes (1340m) to a new position on the calendar has worked wonders for Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh, who has now won both December runnings of the Wanganui feature.

A strong late run carried consistent juvenile Toretto to his maiden victory when he took out the Mondiale VGL (1100m) at Ellerslie.

The best will be seen of promising colt Bourbon Proof when he transitions to middle distance racing, but he is still more than capable of making his presence felt over a shorter trip on Saturday.

Midnight Blue has proven to be an astute purchase by Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis, and the eight-year-old gelding is looking to continue to prove his worth in New Zealand.

Idyllic is far from what Kate Hercock would describe the past 10 days, but a speedy mare with that name afforded her a moment of solace in Thursday’s Rose City Cars Levin Stakes (1200m) at Otaki.

Wanganui is becoming a happy stomping ground for Matamata raider Drop Of Something, and trainer Wayne Hillis is hoping their good association with the Central Districts track continues this weekend.

Progressive mare Mi Bella will have to overcome an unfavourable barrier draw if she is to repeat the efforts of her stablemate Lovearoadie at Te Aroha on Wednesday.