Dean Parker has taken out the 2026 ‘A Grand from The Grand’ jockeys’ competition following a consistent two days in the saddle at the Great New Zealand Jumps Carnival at Te Aroha.

Hannah Wilson finished her time as an amateur jockey in the best possible fashion at Te Aroha on Sunday when winning the Duke of Gloucester Cup (2200m), and ultimately the Race Images-sponsored 2026 Amateur Rider Series.

Christmas has come early for Australian trainer Paul Preusker after his horse, which bears the same name, took out the Ben & Ryan Foote Racing Great New Zealand Steeplechase (6200m) at Te Aroha on Sunday.