Local trainer Bill Pomare broke a lengthy run of outs on his home track when Donna Anne Billy was successful in the opening event at Rotorua on Monday.

“It’s about time, I can’t even remember my last win here,” he said.

Donna Anne Billy had been racing over more ground this preparation, but a drop back to 1400m in the ISCL Handicap proved to the liking of the Tavistock mare, who was ridden by champion jockey Chris Johnson.