Balcairn trainers John and Karen Parsons may be tempted to test star mare Starvoia against the best after her Listed Allied Security Hazlett Stakes (1200m) win.

There was a missed opportunity at the 2013 New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Sale at Karaka as one of the passed in yearlings was Charmont, winner of the G1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Makfi filly Eleonora is bound for the ATC Australian Oaks in Sydney following her victory in the G3 Sunline Vase at Ellerslie on Saturday.

Trainers John and Karen Parsons both have contrasting feelings going into the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes at Wingatui on Saturday.

Residential wins 2017 Southland Guineas Listed NZ$50,000 at Ascot Park (NZ) 3yo, 1600m.