A vintage Lisa Allpress steer aboard Sassy Merlot saw the Northern raider claim the major spoils in the Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes at Riccarton Park this afternoon for Michael Moroney & Pam Gerard. Bred by Advantageous Ventures Ltd, the Burgundy mare posted her fifth career victory in the feature, bringing her earnings to $181,145 after being purchased for $24,000 by Ballymore Stables & Paul Moroney Bloodstock at the 2020 Karaka Yearling Sales.