The late money for Coulthard in the Gr.3 TAB Mile (1600m) proved astute on Wednesday, with the Central Districts raider dashing home to claim the Riccarton feature.
Central Districts raider Platinum Attack proved himself a cut above his rivals when dashing home to defend his crown in Saturday’s Listed Donaldson Brown Pegasus Stakes (1000m) at Riccarton.
Awapuni gelding Platinum Pantheon will fly New Zealand’s flag in Saturday’s Gr.1 Golden Eagle (1500m) at Randwick, and his chances have been aided after drawing barrier two on Tuesday.
Palmerston North mare Manzor Blue will carry the hopes of a nation at Flemington on Saturday as the sole New Zealand-trained entry for next month’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m)
