Matamata jockey Michael Coleman continued a purple patch of form when kicking home two winners at Hastings yesterday.
Coleman was successful aboard Dream Mist in the DB Draught Stayers (2000m) and David James in the Contact Energy Sprint (1400m).
The double followed a winning treble by Coleman at the Avondale meeting on Wednesday.
David James showed great courage in winning the second leg of the TAB double yesterday.
After racing on the pace, the Centaine three-year-old hit the front early in the run home and staved off all challengers to win by a length.
Ricardo Cruz finished second, half a length in front of Romanee St Vivant and the fast-finishing Regal Night.
David James was recording his second win from five starts and is one of a small team of horses trained at Taupiri by John Morell.
The three-year-old is out of a Sir Tristram mare Lady Loch.
- NZPA
Racing: Coleman scores double
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