Group Three performer Marotiri Miss has been retired after she was diagnosed with a fractured pastern bone following her courageous fourth placing in Saturday's Gr.3 Winter Cup at Riccarton.

Richard French has compared his stable star Marotiri Miss favourably to the condition she was in when she ran second in last year's Gr.3 Winter Cup at Riccarton.

Foxton trainer Richard French is hoping to achieve a couple of important goals with Marotiri Miss within the next few weeks.

Richard French has unfinished business with Marotiri Miss this preparation and he is hoping the job can be finalised in double quick time.

Richard French has yet to confirm Marotiri Miss’ winter programme, but he has signalled his intention to test her stamina during the mare’s current preparation.