Eight Carat for top filly

19 December 2014

Group One winner O’Marilyn (NZ) (O’Reilly) is expected to be back in action during the Auckland Christmas carnival.

The Gr.2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic at Ellerslie on Boxing Day is likely to be her next appearance.

Last season’s Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes winner missed a return trip to Awapuni for Saturday’s Gr.3 Eulogy Stakes due to a minor leg issue.

Mr Bombasa gives Banquo another winner

Three-year-old colt Mr Bombasa provided another winner this season for Banquo, who is having a watershed season with a Group 3 winner and performer also turning heads.

4 April 2026

Ardrossan’s son Cannon Hill wins en route to Gr.3 Easter Handicap

WS-bred Cannon Hill (Ardrossan ex Vanilla Essence) won on Saturday, setting himself up for the perfect run toward the Gr.3 Easter Handicap at Ellerslie on 18 April for Tony Pike.