Explosive Turk is a full brother to Commander Turk who has done a tremendous job in the United States taking a mark of 1.50.4. Both pacers were bred by North Canterbury businessman and breeder Kevin Orchard, and are closely related to million dollar earner in Slipinslide. Orchard's latest addition to the family is a colt foal by the well performed Lis Mara.

Meanwhile it's been business as usual for the Ross Rennie, who trains a small team in North Canterbury, as Galatos recorded his 3rd win from 12 starts last Friday at Addington, giving Rennie his 4th winner for the season.

Stable star Special Ops has been served by Mach Three, and will continue to race, firstly treking South for Omakau and Northern Southland Cups, before heading back to Canterbury for the big mares races at Addington. Special Ops has won 12 of her 93 starts and amassed $275, 000 in stakes.

Steve Dolan