Racing

“He is a very nice moving horse and is a nice horse to ride. The Pariahs are sprinters, but he gives you the impression that he is a stayer. We will see what happens.”

“I’ve only had one go on him but it seems to me why not have a go (at the Derby).”

Waikato hoop Vinnie Colgan will trek down to Otaki on Saturday to partner exciting four-year-old Desert Lightning in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m), and he is hoping his charge can live up to his favourite’s tag.

Opie Bosson will head into unfamiliar territory to partner leading Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) contender Suizoro.

Johnathan Parkes has wasted no time getting back in the groove after a much-needed break from riding, as he works his way closer to a significant milestone.

New Zealand-bred gelding I Wish I Win is sitting on top of the world following the latest LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings.

22-year-old apprentice Liam Kauri registered his first winning ride.