Dave Blackie is still coming down to earth after Sound Of Silence delivered a phenomenal first training victory for the Cambridge horseman at Te Aroha on Thursday.

Exciting local three-year-old Dan Vegas added a second victory to his unbeaten record with another dominant front-running performance in Saturday’s Truweld Engineering 3YO (1400m) at Ruakaka.

Local trainers Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams unveiled an exciting new talent at the last Ruakaka meeting three weeks ago, and they are hoping for a repeat result in Saturday’s Truweld Engineering 3YO (1400m) over the same course and distance.

Tauranga horseman Antony Fuller has been chasing a victory in the Seeka Kiwifruit Cup (2100m) for several years, and his talented stayer Khan Hunter got the job done in style on Saturday at his home course.

Premier Waikato farm Rich Hill Stud and the Proisir Syndicate have thrown their support behind a worthy cause by offering a nomination to champion sire Proisir.

Target Audience’s New Zealand racing career will be brief, but the youngster made it a memorable one with a debut victory at Cambridge on Wednesday.

Ruakaka trainers Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams unveiled a promising young talent in the Marsden Metals Group 3YO (1400m) on their home track on Saturday afternoon.

Capable stayer Hit The Road Jack has shifted camp to prepare for the next stage of his career.

Take The Crown will have underfoot conditions in his favour at Pukekohe when he takes on black-type company for the first time.

Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh believes Bourbon Proof can make his presence felt in strong three-year-old company next season.