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Guerin: Trim Akuta set to fly on a showcase New Zealand night

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Guerin: Trim Akuta set to fly on a showcase New Zealand night

Akuta is the main attraction in the $100,000 Flying Stakes at Addington tonight. Trainer Mark Purdon is confident he can win. Merlin is unbeaten in Harness Million. Millwood Nike is unbackable in her Harnesses Million for the fillies. There are question marks over Kango and Krug after their last start failures. There is also a New Zealand Cup relevance to handicap pace. B D Joe, Allamericanlover and Heza Sport are in form. They could be a contender for NZ Cup. The handicaps are a beauty. It boasts in-form depth.

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