Superstar filly Millwood Nike made it 11 wins straight in the Group 1 Pascoes The Jewellers Northern Oaks while Merlin once again delivered for his huge army of supporters in the Group 1 Woodlands Stud Northern Derby.
Other notable performances on the night included Copy That’s 21st victory at his favourite track in the Group 2 Co-Op Taxis 300-300 City of Auckland FFA and a new, New Zealand record for 4-year-old and older mares over the 2200m stand by Double Delight in a time of 2:44.50.
Treacherous Love enjoyed the perfect trip with a dashing finish up the HR Fisken passing lane to secure victory in only her second start in the Group 2 Crombie Lockwood Bloodstock Delightful Lady Mobile Pace for the Breckon Farms – Seven Hills Syndicate.
Dean Shannon topped off a night to remember with Cold Chisel winning the Group 2 Breckon Farms Cardigan Bay Stakes to accompany his Derby success with Merlin.
