Filming commenced in Petone last Saturday of a remake of that famous children's movie "How the Grinch stole Christmas".

Mirkola Lass (Paul Taylor) returning to scale after keeping the mulit punter alive with her Waikato Times Gold Cup win. Photo: NZ Racing News. 

The tentatively titled remake "How one very astute punter stole Christmas from the bookies" is based on a true story emanating from racing at Te Rapa when a punter placed a winning $13 five-leg multi commencing with Sterling Prince @ $3.20 and going on to Mirkola Lass @ $5.00, Waitui Pride @ $10.00, Sarajay @ $7.50 and finishing on Governor Bois for a return of $249,600. 

San Bernardino also proved a popular winner for one astute punter whose $3000 bet returned him $27,000.

Meanwhile Dorabella and Charliehorse put a tiny smile back on the faces of the bookies when beaten over the weekend.

Winners:
San Bernardino $3000 @ $9 to return $27,000, Bella Valentina $4000 @ $4.60 to return $18,400, Waitui Pride $1500 @ $10 to return $15,000.

Losers:
Dorabella $20,000 @ $4.00, Charliehorse $5000 @ $2.60 and Loaded Command $3000 @ $8.50