Two winning debutants at Waipukurau on Thursday from Fraser Auret’s stable are expected to make their marks in better company.

Portland Jimmy, a son of Mettre En Jeu, was successful in the Central FM/CHB Mail 1400m under Johnathan Parkes, who also rode Detentore to victory in the Aerospread/Ravensdown 1200m.

The latter is a son of Keeper and had won a trial at Foxton in February.

“He’s a big, bold sort of horse who has taken a bit of time,” Auret said. “He’s another one that we’ve got quite an opinion of.”