The magnificent Muskoka Farm operated by Bob and Wendy Lapointe on the banks of the Hawkesbury River near Sydney will continue to provide high quality pre-training and spelling services to local and international clients for many years to come.

Max Hinton had success with his mare Sophie Princess at the 2002 Melbourne Cup Carnival, nearly a decade later he snagged a Group 3 race with her daughter Sophie's Spirit which won the Herald Sun Stakes.

CHRIS WALLER entered exalted company yesterday when first-starter Velrosso won the opening race at Rosehill to give the trainer his 100th metropolitan winner for the season.

SUCCESSFUL breeder Tom Kelly is counting his blessings following his purchase of the Encosta De Lago mare Miss Marielle at the Inglis Easter Broodmare Sales in April.