Australian Grand National Steeplechase day at Ballarat on Sunday got off to the perfect start for supporters of the Kiwi-bred jumping contenders with sons of White Robe Lodge stallion Raise The Flag winning the first two races.

Kiwi Jump Star Wins $150,000 Brierly Steeplechase

Kiwi import Flying Agent has provided Ballarat trainer Amy McDonald with the biggest win of her burgeoning career when taking out the A$150,000 Brierly Steeplechase (3450m) on the opening day of the Warrnambool carnival.

Raise The Flag's Etah James Too Strong in Pakenham Cup

Kiwi Bred Trifecta in Jericho Cup

NZ Derby on the Agenda for Tasmanian Derby Winner

Raise The Flag's Broadside Romps in ATC Cup

Third Stakes Winner for Raise The Flag

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12 wnrs, (1 sw) Ablaze

Danzighill

11 wnrs, (1 sw) Parthesia

McGinty

2 wnrs, (1 sw) Raise You Ten

Straight Strike

2 wnrs, (1 sw) Broadside

Danasinga

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Etah James

Grand Lodge

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Yogi

The Gladiator

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Orepuki Lad

Volksraad

1 wnrs, (1 sw) Madam De Soir

Yamanin Vital

6 wnrs Guns Ablazing

Seasoned Star

5 wnrs Chequered Flag