A career-best season sees Riverton trainer Ebony Turner take out the 2025-26 Newcomer to Training Award, sponsored by gavelhouse.com. Ebony recorded 10 individual winners for the season becoming the first Southlander to win the award. Highlights included a winning double with Quick Tap at Cromwell, while Penvose Lad delivered a consistent season, finishing a creditable 10th in the Gr.3 Winter Cup at Riccarton Park.