It was a memorable day for Ryan Foote at Te Rapa on Sunday, with the Cambridge horseman recording his first training win courtesy of The Bambino in the Holah Homes Hurdle (2800m).
Foote joined his father Ben in training partnership at the start of the season and he was delighted to get off the mark on Sunday.
“I am pretty stoked. It’s good to put the work in and get the rewards, especially on a day like [Sunday],” he said.
“We’ve had a few seconds and been a bit unlucky but I’ve been patient and the horses have been trying hard.”
The Bambino, who readied for his weekend assignment with a fifth-placed run on the Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday, wasn’t initially set to compete at Te Rapa, with the Footes looking to enjoy the day as sponsors of the Great Northern Steeplechase (6500m).