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The last Aussie to train and drive a New Zealand Cup winner thinks Swayzee is the right horse to do it again.

Nathan Purdon can make his own mark and add to his family’s incredible harness racing legacy if Akuta can complete a perfect New Zealand Cup preparation at Addington on Tuesday.

Now that many of the very best horses are coming out to play we are regularly updating what's happening at the trials right around the country. Here's the latest installment.

There have been some big movers for IRT New Zealand Cup Day at Addington, so here's a race by race rundown of the most heavily supported runners.

Andre Poutama is hoping to go out with a bang at Palmerston North this afternoon.

Mark Hurrell will combine with a strong book of drives at Wyndham on Sunday before linking up with one of the rising stars of the sport on New Zealand Cup Day.

John Howe takes a team of six to Rangiora today. The West Melton trainer admits his team will need to put it together, but suggests they are all capable on their day.

Punters should expect a winning lead-up to Cup week from trainers Barry Purdon and Scott Phelan at Alexandra Park tonight.

With IRT New Zealand Cup Day just around the corner yesterday's trials at Addington are seen as a vital pointer to the big day. So here are the ones we thought caught the eye.