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Trainer sets sights on Christchurch again

Gary Alton is determined to land a feature race prize at Riccarton.

Last gasp victory puts smile on Alton’s face

With just over 300 metres to run in Saturday’s rating 65 1200 metre contest at Ruakaka, Cambridge trainer Gary Alton was resigning himself to a long trip home without a victory to celebrate from his three stable runners on the day.

Curious coming of age at the right time for Alton

Talented four-year-old gelding Curious made it three wins from his last four starts with a comfortable victory at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Briefs for 7th October 2014

Group One hopes for Massale; Rawiller back on top Kiwi mare; Biologist on trial for Riccarton Mile; Christchurch carnival popular.

Alton eyeing Thorndon again

Biologist has plenty in common with a former top-class stablemate and trainer Gary Alton is starting to think they could also share Group One status.