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Self Assured ticked almost every box he could in the Flying Stakes at Ashburton on Monday but the IRT New Zealand Cup picture didn’t feel any clearer.

Muscle Mountain was so crushing at Ashburton on Monday he may have earned himself a busier November work load than was intended.

New Zealand Cup favourite Self Assured has won today’s Group Two NZB Airfreight Ashburton Flying Stakes, but only just.

Setting a new national record, Muscle Mountain has been a commanding winner of the Group Three What The Hill Ashburton Sprint Mobile Trot this afternoon.

Kirstin Barclay produced yet another brilliant training and driving performances as Paddyproudfoot announced his return to racing with victory in the Tuapeka Cup on Sunday.

It was appropriate The Hulk gave trainer Adrienne Matthews her 100th training success at Cambridge on Sunday.

Champion horseman Mark Purdon is adamant Self Assured punters have little to worry about at Ashburton today but he does have words of warning over stablemate Oscar Bonavena in the other feature.

VICTORIA Cup winner Max Delight is staying home … for now.

GUN Kiwi filly Bettor Twist was beaten at her first Aussie run but looks right on target for the Breeders Crown.