Local trainer Ross Paynter’s colours were to the fore in the Check Out The CR Hire Equipment Trot (2200m) at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday, making up the first three.

Rodger Austin left Rangiora with the perfect result on Sunday.

Smiles were back on the faces of the Stonewall Stud team at Methven on Sunday when Allamericanlover was a dominant winner of the Hororata Cup (3000m).