Twin Hills Stud near Cootamundra on the South West Slopes of NSW is a long way from the Hunter Valley, but Olly Tait knows good horse country and recent results for horses bred and raised on this farm back up his judgment with Saturday stakes-winner Aviatress and exciting two year-old winner Prestige Ole both starting life at Twin Hills.

Hong Kong‘s champion Ka Ying Rising was brilliant again at Sha Tin on Sunday, winning the Group II The Sprint Cup (1200m) on his way to Champion’s Day and the much-anticipated Everest appearance.