Warren Kennedy scored a double today (Thursday) that saw him go four wins clear at the top of the New Zealand Premiership in what has turned into a thrilling battle for supremacy with Michael McNab.

Defending champion McNab had drawn level with Kennedy at 119 wins apiece when a fall on Saturday 15 June put him out for eleven days.

Kennedy was only able to get one win during McNab’s absence but a single win yesterday and a double today has given him some breathing space.

McNab only had two rides in his comeback on Wednesday and did not ride today.

However, he has four booked rides tomorrow (Friday) at Otaki.

Kennedy has eight rides at the same meeting, so will be hoping to go further clear.