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HORSE RACING

Bjorn Baker a part of a new breed, unlike crafty old times

Bjorn Baker pictured at at Rosehill.

The winning streaks and demeanour of Bjorn Baker, the new age happy-go-lucky Kiwi, is a far cry from "Mo" Bernard and Cyril Neville when New Zealanders were renowned for stealth and cunning. However the picket fence, 1111, with Baker has replaced duck eggs, 0000, before winning for which his countrymen were renowned.

Inside running

Riziz will run at a trip that the horse has shown good form at in the past.

In years gone by the Provincial Plate has been one of the most sought after prizes by horses trained in the country areas. In fact, during the 1950s and 60s it was so popular with country racing enthusiasts, the VRC were forced to stage three divisions of the race with 18 competitors.

Baker looks to keep the winners flowing

A winner: Test The World sticks her neck out to win at Rosehill last week.

Bjorn Baker is chasing his dad, Murray, and wants bragging right for this season in terms of winners with a late-season charge that has him turning up with three last-start winners at Randwick on Saturday.