There has been no stopping Zakeriz this campaign and he could well advance his record in the $34,000 Ted Ryder Cup (1600m) at Wagga on Friday.

Bold front-runner Zakeriz has developed cult status in his home city of Wagga and can give connections and his growing band of followers a nice Christmas present on his home course this Friday.

Apprentice jockey Nyssa Burrells is having the time of her life winning the Cootamundra and Queanbeyan Cups aboard Zakeriz - and the best could still be ahead.