Having already secured a special place in South Island racing history through a career spanning more than four decades, it would be fitting for Riccarton trainer Michael Pitman to take a share of the spotlight during an exciting raceday on his home track on Saturday.

Brian Anderton’s association with Burgie’s family goes back decades and it’s one that continues to deliver stakes successes.

Olivia Chambers heads to Goulburn on Tuesday with an enticing book of four rides and the young apprentice says she’s relishing the raceday competition that a career in the saddle offers.

Apprentice jockey Donovan Cooper has been enjoying his stint in the South Island and is hoping to bag a few more winners before he heads back north.