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The harness racing rivalry that could headline coming seasons resumes at Addington tonight with stable confidence one of the protagonists has gone to a new level.

Southlander Brett Gray is sticking with a tried and true method as he prepares Joes Rock for the Rico Lodge Uncut Gems Mares Classic at Addington on Friday night.

Punters shouldn’t be concerned by High Energy’s lack of right-handed experience for her Alexandra Park debut tonight because trainer Mark Purdon isn’t.

Exciting three-year-old Triple G is among an outstanding team Diamond Racing take to Rangiora on Sunday.

Outback Man just needs to produce a repeat performance of his debut at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Champion trainer Mark Purdon is adamant Self Assured is in the best form of his career but he isn’t sure that will be enough to win tonight’s $90,000 Dawson Harford Messenger at Alexandra Park.

Bob Butt is hopeful the real Kikorangi Blue can front up at Addington on Friday afternoon.

Punters are used to superstar driver Zachary Butcher being the man to follow in the sulky at Cambridge but that extend to the training ranks tonight.

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).