On Monday, the horse racing meeting at Te Aroha was abandoned due to strong winds that caused several sections of the running rail to collapse.Despite the challenging weather, a notable performance came from the homebred juvenile gelding Tardis, trained by Daniel Miller and bred by his parents, John and Maree.Tardis had previously debuted in the Listed Counties Challenge Stakes at Pukekohe but finished last.After a period of rest and training, the two-year-old returned stronger, placing in a 1200m race at Matamata last month.

Riding Tardis, jockey Warren Kennedy pushed the horse to the front from the start, leading to a head-to-head duel with race favorite Just The Berries.Tardis ultimately held the lead to win by one-and-a-half lengths, with Raymond narrowly securing second place.Miller praised Tardis's maturity and fighting spirit, noting that the horse adapts well to both wet and dry tracks.The meeting’s cancellation occurred prior to race five, as repeated rail collapses created unsafe conditions.Stipendiary steward Brady Jones confirmed that safety concerns for riders and horses made the abandonment a straightforward decision.

Miller now considers Tardis's options for winter racing and upcoming spring targets, highlighting the gelding’s versatility and readiness for future competitions.