Kirwan’s Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit) success in Thursday’s A$160,000 Listed Lander Toyota Ladies’ Day Cup (1600m) at Hawkesbury.

Local mare Aspen Lass belatedly turned her racing fortunes around on her home turf on Saturday with a commanding performance earning her a first stakes success.

Aspen Lass wins 2017 Redwood Metropolitan Trophy Listed NZ$75,000 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 2500m.

The powerful Te Akau Racing operation was well in winning mode on the weekend as they notched a successful treble including stakes success for promising mare Grazia in the Listed Christchurch Casino Spring Classic at Riccarton.

Grazia wins 2017 C’church Casino Spring Classic Listed NZ$50,000 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 2000m.