31/07/2026
That’s a wrap on the 2025/26 racing season! 🎉
Today belonged to the Awapuni apprentices, with five of the six races won by our rising stars.
The highlight of the day came from leading apprentice Amber Riddell, who claimed the $60,000 Power Farming Manawatu Awapuni Synthetic Final aboard the Mike Breslin-trained Kereti. Amber controlled the race from the outset, settling perfectly in front before putting the field away in the home straight to score by an impressive three lengths.
Earlier in the day, Amber also partnered the Peter & Trent Didham-trained Pistachio to a hard-fought victory, narrowly defeating Stephen Gray Racing's luckless gelding Kodiac Bear. A well-earned double to cap off a stellar season.
Jim Chung also celebrated a race-to-race double, taking out Races 3 and 4. His first came aboard the Barry Beatson-trained Thelongerulook, producing a determined performance before backing it up with victory on Roger Allen’s Subtle Time, narrowly holding off the Lisa Latta Racing - trained Platinum Sixty Six.
Leading Synthetic Jockey Floor Moerman also made her mark, recording two minor placings before producing a perfectly timed ride aboard Popinjay in Race 2. Storming home late, Floor got the Mike Breslin-trained runner home by a long neck, giving the stable a training double for the day.
A huge thank you to all our trainers, owners, jockeys, apprentices, punters, raceday officials, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone else who helps make our racedays possible. It’s been a fantastic season, and we can't wait to see what the 2026/27 season has in store!
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