Expectations are high for the spring campaign of the multiple winner Yearn.

“I’ve always thought next season would be her best,” part-owner Mark Lupton said. 

Trained by Karen Fursdon, Yearn has won five of her 18 starts and was spelled following her effort for sixth at Awapuni in the Listed Flying Handicap (1400m) at the end of March.

“Things didn’t go right for her there so we turned her out,” Lupton said. “She looks terrific and there are plenty of options in the spring to try and get that elusive black type with her.”