Michael Pitman may be laid up in hospital, but it hasn’t stopped him making plans for his stable star Savvy Coup.

There will be no premiership honours for the Pitman stable this season but Matthew Pitman can rightfully refer to the stable's achievements this term as a break-through.

Ferrando wins 2018 Te Akau Racing Lightning Hcp Listed NZ$50,000 at Trentham (NZ), 1200m.

Former jockeys turned trainers Lance Robinson and Alex “Snooky” Cowan are going into Saturday’s Riccarton meeting with contrasting confidence in their prospects in the main events.

Boots 'N' All wins 2018 Speight’s Timaru Stakes Listed NZ$50,000 at Riccarton Park (NZ), 1400m.