The ITM Interprovincial (R82 1600m) to be held at New Plymouth on Saturday 21 August will now be run for $60,000 an increase of $10,000 from that advertised in the August Programme Guide.

A $30,000 consolation race will be run on the proviso that there are 10 acceptors or more. Taranaki RI will select the horse to represent each region based on form and rating.

Early nominations for this race close with the bureau on Wednesday 11 August. Nominations are free for those horses that start.