Swayzee upstaged younger brother Leap To Fame on Saturday night to win back-back Hunter Cups at Melton and deny Leap To Fame a $A1 million ($NZ1.7m) bonus. Despite being headed off by Leap To Fame on the home turn, Swayzee’s driver, Cam Hart, said he never lost faith as his horse kicked back to win by a neck. New Zealander Republican Party, who used barrier 1 to lead early before handing up to Swayzee, finished third, a nose further back. Australian trotting queen Keayang Zahara made it 25 wins from 26 starts when she won her heat and final of the Great Southern Star. — Allied Media

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2026 16:04 UTC