Kane Smith finally got to win a race at Ellerslie last Saturday when guiding the consistent My Astron to victory in the $50,000 Winning Edge Presentations Mile, but he was quick to reflect the glory to the successful trainer, Kelly Burne.

Leigh Noble's first task of setting up a syndicate to race a horse from the Matamata stable of her husband, Lance, is set to be put to test at black type level.

Ardmore apprentice Rowena Smyth (pictured) gained a thrill rivalling her first win when she finally broke a frustrating drought at Ellerslie today.

Matamata two-year-old Joey Massino has shown similarities to a former stable star and will be looking to follow in his footsteps when he contests the Gr I $200,000 Ford Diamond Stakes at Ellerslie tomorrow.