The fillies and mares have their chance for a major in the NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes run at Te Aroha on Saturday.

Dual Group I winner Star Witness has arrived at Widden Stud following his overseas campaign in the UK.

Prominent owner Sean Buckley has confirmed Group 1 winning mares Culminate and Dane Julia have been retired following their latest campaigns with the pair commencing broodmare duties this spring where they are booked for appointments with Star Witness.