After 21 months in the wilderness, the 7-year-old Raise The Flag (GB) mare Etah James was given the chance to showcase her superior staying powers in Saturday’s $300,000 Listed Pakenham Cup (2500m).
Outstanding Kiwi galloper Patrick Erin sat atop the Sydney staying ranks on Saturday afternoon after he produced a devastating sprint to capture the Gr.
In a race dominated by imported European stayers, the Group I ATC The Metropolitan over 2400 metres at Randwick on Saturday delivered victory for progressive Kiwi bred gelding Patrick Erin, prepared by champion trainer Chris Waller.
White Robe Lodge's resident stallion Ghibellines has got off to a roaring start at Karaka, with his first crop of yearlings being in high demand at the Auckland sales complex this week.