Exciting filly Puketiro (NZ) (Savabeel) continued her fine run of form at Te Rapa on Saturday when comfortably accounting for her opposition in the Tuatahi First Fibre 3YO (1200m).
The Mark Walker-trained filly settled in just behind the speed for jockey Vinnie Colgan and showed her superior turn of foot in the closing stages when dashing between runners to record a 3-1/4 length victory over stablemate I Choose You (I Am Invincible).
It was the third win from four starts for the daughter of Savabeel, who carries the gold and green silks of breeders and co-owners Christopher and Susanna Grace.
“It was another really nice performance,” Walker said.
“She’s been a bit highly strung, so a work in progress, but just keeps improving and has any amount of ability.”
Puketiro’s win continued a pleasing day for Te Akau Racing, who recorded five victories over two meetings, including Fierce Flight (Flying Artie) in the Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Hastings.
A day prior, Walker started off the weekend well with two wins at Awapuni, including Aromatic (NZ) (Sacred Falls) in the Gr.3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2000m).
