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IT was the win that had it all.

THAT wasn’t a win, it was a statement.

Spankem called on his best weapon – his sizzling turn of speed – to nail Self Assured on the line and give his New Zealand Cup campaign another boost by winning the Methven Cup on Sunday.

The only thing left to debate after Nathan Williamson put on a pin-point display of training and driving to win with Pembrook Playboy, Chinese Whisper and Ragazzo Mach at Ascot Park on Saturday was which incredible performance was most impressive.

Ahead of Sunday’s Methven Cup we thought we’d share 10 fun facts about the race and the Mt Harding Raceway.

Wild Excuse will not simply step quietly in to the big leagues when she starts in the Group 3 Methven Cup on Sunday.

The Methven Trotting Club provide some insight into their meeting on Sunday

New Zealand Cup contender Robyns Playboy’s standing start manners will be key to his chances of winning the ‘Battle Of The Playboys’ at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Even The Iceman gets excited talking about Bolt For Brilliance now.