Wins across Australia over the past two weeks have seen plenty of shuffling in both the New Zealand Cup and Dominion Trot rankings.
The top eight spots in the New Zealand Cup rankings had been quite static until this week's rankings.
Franco Ledger's win in the Preux Chevalier free for all at Melton two Fridays ago - almost 25m ahead of fellow Cup aspirant Arden Rooney in sixth - pushes him up to fourth, ahead of Franco Nelson who is yet to appear on race day this season.
Tiger Tara took plenty of attention with his close second to Christen Me in the New Brighton Cup and he jumps up two spots to sixth.
On the fringes, Bit Of A Legend moves up to 18th on the back of his impressive third in the New Brighton Cup. No Doctor's brave fourth in the same race after setting up the speed gives him a seven spot rise to 27th.
Brilliant Strike's outstanding win in the lower grades on Friday night nudges him up to 24th. Mach's Gladiator's win the week prior gets him into the top 30.
Four withdrawals gave artificial improvements to many trotters' rankings for the Dominion Trot.
Clover Don, Maori Time, Sol Invictus and Waterloo Sunset have all come out of consideration for the group 1 3200m feature.
Clover Don's withdrawal brings Realmein into the top 15, but Valmagne and Quite A Moment are right behind him after finishing second and third respectively in the DG Jones Trotting Cup on Sunday.
Overanova has won twice in the past two weekends at Albion Park, earning a jump to 18th ahead of Springbank Sam and Royal Aspirations. The DG Jones Trotting Cup was also kind to Prestine, with her fourth placing earning a rise to 27th on the rankings.
The next round of rankings will be released next week. Cup hopefuls Lancewood Lizzie, Ohoka Punter, Ideal Success and Sky Major line up in the Spring Cup at Alexandra Park on Friday night, while Realmein, Leanne's Boy and Al Bundy take their places in the feature trot at Alexandra Park.
There will be plenty of interest in the c4 and faster handicap trot at Addington on Friday, particularly with the return of the fresh up Stent, Master Lavros, Habibti, Uncas, Kincaslough and Jag's Invasion.
Lewy Risk, Quick As A Trick and Delightful Dash appear in the tight class 1950m mobile pace.
New Zealand Cup, Dominion Trot rankings
New Zealand Cup rankings
Christen Me 1, Arden Rooney 2, Smolda 3, Franco Ledger 4, Franco Nelson 5, Tiger Tara 6, Sky Major 7, Ohoka Punter 8, Corzin Terror 9, Easy On The Eye 10, Venus Serena 11, Lancewood Lizzie 12, Mossdale Conner 13, Jason Rulz 14, Forever Gold 15, Mighty Flying Mac 16, Belkmyster 17, Bit Of A Legend 18, Te Kawau 19, Dalton Bromac 20, Alleluia 21, Choise Achiever 22, Messini 23, Brilliant Strike 24, Mach Beauty 25, Chancellor Cullen 26, No Doctor Needed 27, Bettor Dream 28, Mach's Gladiator 29, Quick As A Trick 30, Lewy Risk 31, Jivin Cullen 32, Ideal Success 33, Provocative Prince 34, Delightful Dash 35, Major Star 36. Withdrawn: Zakspatrol, Ballindooley, Major Bubbles, Saveapatrol.
Dominion Trot rankings
Stent 1, Sheemon 2, Master Lavros 3, Used To Me 4, Kincaslough 5, Alley Way 6, Vincennes 7, One Over Da Moon 8, Jag's Invasion 9, King Denny 10, Habibti 11, Daryl Boko 12, Prime Power 13, Kyvalley Blur 14, Realmein 15, Valmagne 16, Quite A Moment 17, Overanova 18, Springbank Sam 19, Royal Aspirations 20, Boizel 21, Cool Cobber 22, Uncas 23, Monbet 24, Majestic Time 25, Escapee 26, Prestine 27, Harrysul 28, Al Bundy 29, Leanne's Boy 30, Wingsonhai 31. Withdrawn: Jaccka Justy, Monty Python, Live The Dream, Speeding Spur, Clover Don, Maori Time, Sol Invictus, Waterloo Sunset.
