A strong tempo and heavy track conditions at Pukekohe was the perfect winning combination for Highlighter, as the talented mare put her rivals away comfortably.
Wexford Stables’ Queensland contingent will receive some reinforcements in the coming weeks following Geriatrix’s win in the Van Dyk’s 3YO 1400 at Arawa Park.
Wexford Stables will have a mix of experience and emerging talent contesting Saturday’s Rotorua ITM Stakes (1400m) with Karman Line and I’munstoppable.
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping to make their mark in the three-year-old filly ranks during the Queensland Winter Carnival, starting on Saturday.
A friendship formed during the Queensland winter carnival has paved the way for Brisbane jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor to make his New Zealand debut at Trentham.