Fastnet Rock colt Long Leaf became the first Australian trained 3YO to win the $1m Karaka Million Classic at Ellerslie on Saturday.

Spanish Whisper wins 2018 J Swap Matamata Breeders’ Stks Group 2 NZ$100,000 at Matamata (NZ), 1200m.

Te Akau Racing trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards believe they have valid claims to win their second successive Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders' Stakes (1200m) on their home track on Saturday.

An embarrassment of riches has resulted in New Zealand’s powerful Te Akau Racing team calling on Hugh Bowman to ride for the stable in New Zealand’s richest 2YO race, the Karaka Million at Ellerslie on Saturday week.

A positive report from Opie Bosson paved the way for The Real Beel’s winning debut at New Plymouth.