LAST night saw awards presented to breeders in the Northern region of the ITBA. One breeder in the region who was celebrating earlier in the week was Max Ervine when the Ann Duffield-trained New Approach filly Ninetta won at the second time of asking over a mile.

This 60,000gns yearling buy at Tattersalls last year is the 11th foal for her Nureyev dam Pine Chip and the sixth winner. The winners prior to Ninetta include the stakes winning Sadler’s Wells colt Pouvoir Absolu and he also reached the frame in the Group 1 Prix du Cadran.