Malaysian-born rider Shafiq Rusof continued his red-hot run of form when he guided handy stayer Nymph Monte to victory in Saturday’s South Taranaki Club Egmont Cup (2100m) at Hawera.

Opaki trainer Grant Nicholson plans to take a quiet approach to this season’s campaign with his talented galloper Nymph Monte.

The stage looks set this weekend for the capable stayer Nymph Monte to return to his best form.

Nymph Monte has gone from being a boy to a man and he’s ready to prove it on the big stage at Hastings on Saturday.

A dashing display against some quality opposition at Hastings on the weekend has Opaki galloper Nymph Monte set to take his place in the Gr. 1 Livamol Classic at the venue next month.