Soriano in super condition

28 August 2015

Dual Group One winner Soriano is in outstanding order for the opening leg of the Triple Crown series at Hastings on Saturday.

“She’s come back stronger and better than ever,” co-trainer Graeme Rogerson said.

Soriano heads to the Gr.1 Makfi Challenge Stakes off the back of a sixth placing when resuming in the Gr.2 Foxbridge Pate at Te Rapa.

“She was unlucky, she got held up and she should have run second,” Rogerson said. “She’ll need an ounce of luck from the draw on Saturday, but she’ll be finishing hard.”

The Corner with Garry Chittick

Mary and I had a great weekend. As usual, Taupo Race Club put on a couple of days that encourage you to go to the races. The lead-in to the day was an hour or so at the iconic Yacht Club Bar – an easy place to be, perched above the lake: wine, beer and pizzas provided. A chance to meet and greet, bearing in mind the visitors that make the effort to attend.

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Noverre’s son Spill It sold to Chris Waller

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