Young Werther (NZ) (Tavistock) showed he has the potential to follow in his namesakes footsteps when winning over 1500m on debut at Geelong on Sunday.

Former New Zealand galloper Simply Optimistic (Encosta De Lago) recorded his first victory for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natale Young when successful in a benchmark 78 race over 1200m at Geelong on Sunday.

A patient approach with three-year-old colt Tanaawol (NZ) (Savabeel) paid off for trainers Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig at Geelong on Sunday.

Humidor (NZ) (Teofilo) barnstorming finish to land victory in Saturday’s Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley forced part-owner John Carter into a change of plans on Sunday morning.

Humidor (NZ) (Teofilo) underlined Chris Waller’s brilliance as a trainer when he turned back the clock to win the Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley and resurrect a career which looked finished.

Rising Perth star Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing), with the help of a masterful ride from Willie Pike, took his record to seven wins from eight starts with an easy victory at The Valley.

The pride of the south, Group One winner Patrick Erin, will begin his spring campaign at Wingatui on Sunday where he will tackle the Vault 21 (1400m).

Trainer Paul Preusker believes his star stayer Surprise Baby (NZ) (Shocking) can secure a start in the Cox Plate by winning the only race which carries a golden ticket into it, the Gr.2 Feehan Stakes at The Valley.

Kiwi mare My Gold Bracelet (NZ) (Pins) made a good start to her Australian career when finishing a close-up third in the Allan & Helen Angus Hcp (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday behind So You Swing (So You Think).

The Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes-trained Hindaam (NZ) (Savabeel) made light work of her opposition to break through for her maiden win over 1200m at Pakenham on Monday.