The Diamond One earned herself a slice of New Zealand racing history on her home track on Saturday when she completed a magical hat-trick of victories in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Handicap.

The Diamond One wins 2016 White Robe Lodge Hcp Group 3 NZ$70,000 at Wingatui (NZ), 1600m.

The G2 Waikato Guineas at Te Rapa was a triumph for trainer Tony Pike when his two starters Rangipo and Raghu fought out a thrilling finish.

Claire Anderton is taking a realistic approach to The Diamond One’s bid for a hat-trick of wins in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Stakes on her home track on Saturday.

Recently-crowned South Island Horse of the Year The Diamond One is used to doing things in her own time and trainer Claire Anderton is happy to let the multiple stakes-winning mare progress at nature’s pace.