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It's been nearly 30 years in the making but trainer Des Baynes produced a rare quinella on one of Southland's biggest race days on Sunday.

After last racing in an eventful $100,000 Group 1 at Addington, Secret Delight will line up at Ashburton today, rating an each way chance in Race 7, the McIntosh Catering Pace (4. 15pm).

Taylor Mile winner Akuta is going to be allowed to miss the Group 1 Messenger at Alexandra Park this Friday even though there is nothing wrong with the star four-year-old.

Great mates combined to win the Group Two Southland Oaks with Treacherous Gall on Diamonds Day at Ascot Park yesterday.

Ian Dobson landed a magical group race ownership double at Alexandra Park on Friday night but they came under very different circumstances.

Two wins from two drives continued an epic April for Natalie Rasmussen at Addington last night.

Respect could be the biggest weapon on display in the open class group races at Alexandra Park tonight.

As long as he negotiates the start without incident, Ventura is the "one to beat" in today's Fresh Choice Geraldine Handicap Pace, according to driver Craig Thornley.

Methven trainer Mike Heenan heads down the road to Geraldine today having done all he can with his four-horse team.