The high-class quality racehorse Ceolwulf had a sensational spring in Sydney, with back-to-back wins in the time honoured 1600 metre group one features the Epsom Handicap and King Charles III Stakes.

Bought by Danica Guy and Leighton Howl out of the Ready to Run Sale for $17,500. The unfashionable, yet flashy Rios gelding won his first race, a Group One, as a maiden.

Miss Keepsake, by sire Keeper and trained by Andrew Scott flew to the winter wonderland of Queensland, winning the Oaks and running 3rd in the Derby.

The Karaka Million 3YO race is part of one of the best race days on the NZ calendar and Kingmakers Leighton Howl specifically picked the Satono colt with that race in mind, with the end goal of selling him to HK.

Purchased from Waikato Stud for $8,000. AKA Fred was a super fast gelding that broke the Te Rapa 1200m track record in a stunning 1.08.82.

Mach Schnell started his race career at Ruakaka and went on to taste multiple success at Randwick for his 10 lucky owners. Purchased from Karaka Book 1, the son of Zacinto had a checkered early career.

Racing plans need to be adaptable. The story of race horse Arraignment illustrates how Leighton Howl’s syndicates can successfully evolve with patience and good planning.

Holding your nerve until the last door opens. Shamexpress pinhook 'Shambles' finds his new home in Hong Kong after two trial wins for a group of Auckland owners.