Local gelding to take new road at Cambridge

Graeme Cameron will be on a fact-finding mission when he heads to Cambridge’s synthetic meeting on Wednesday with his Group Two performer Dusty Road (NZ) (Shamexpress). The local trainer has recently been working his gelding on the surface, which he said has been to his liking, so he

Hong Kong turnover grows as ownership incentives continue to deliver

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has reinforced its position as one of the world's leading racing jurisdictions after recording wagering growth, expanding international betting partnerships and further strengthening incentives for horse ownership. Total racing wagering turnover for the 2025/26 season reached HK$143.31 billion, up 3.

Victorian Crusade begins in Bletchingly

Andrea Leek is not yet sure where Cosmic Crusader (NZ) (Maurice) will lead her this spring, but the Pakenham trainer is looking forward to producing him for the first time on raceday this Saturday. The Group One-winning gelding will make his Victorian debut in the A$200,000 Gr.

Marsh thrilled with superstar filly

Stephen Marsh is working with a new look Well Written (Written Tycoon) as she progresses toward the opening of her spring campaign at Ellerslie, with the riches of Sydney to follow. The Cambridge trainer is delighted with the condition of his star performer, who has already passed the first test

Wilson-Taylor looking forward to Kiwi venture

Group One-winning jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor has already had Group success in New Zealand, and the Queensland hoop is hoping he can add several more to his haul when he arrives in New Zealand next week for an extended riding stint. The 26-year-old had his first taste

Strawbridge scores first treble at Oamaru

It’s been a challenging season for apprentice jockey Ashlee Strawbridge, but her hard work and perseverance was rewarded at Oamaru on Sunday when riding a winning treble. The 20-year-old hoop was confident of a bold showing from the Samantha Wynne-trained Shawshank (NZ) (El Roca), and he

Bella Luce wins Oamaru Cup

Riccarton mare Bella Luce (NZ) (Belardo) was victorious in Sunday’s Crombie & Price LTD Oamaru Cup (1600m), and now trainer Lance Robinson is hoping he can attain valuable black-type with the rising eight-year-old. The daughter of Belardo had come close as a three-year-old when

Glam win by promising two-year-old

Southland trainer Ebony Turner is excited about the future with her two-year-old filly Glamour Extreme (Extreme Warrior) following her eye-catching debut victory in the John Borrie & Peter Cook (1200m) at Oamaru on Sunday. From her outside gate in the 14-horse field, the daughter of Extreme

Concord Connie shaping up for spring campaign

Pakenham trainer Charlotte Littlefield will resist the temptation of chasing bigger prize money interstate with exciting Contributer filly Concord Connie (Contributer) with the intention of securing a Victorian Group One win. Excitement machine Concord Connie has four weeks work under the belt as she prepares for her return with the

Mentor’s advice still ringing true for Egan

The late Don Couchman had a big impact on Tina Egan’s development as a horsewoman, and the Stratford trainer said she still refers to her former riding master’s advice when making decisions with her horses. There is one piece of advice that she has particularly lent on with

Prima Bella shares spoils in Flemington dead heat

Just seven days after placing in a Randwick sprint, Prima Bella (NZ) (Per Incanto) ventured to Melbourne and produced another big effort to dead-heat for first in the A$130,000 VRC Member Andrew Bostock Trophy (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday. The New Zealand-bred Per Incanto mare was

Le Troisir impresses at Rosehill

Promising four-year-old Le Troisir (NZ) (Proisir) contributed to a big day for Rich Hill Stud’s star stallion Proisir with victory in the A$160,000 Congratulations ATC Member Jane McDonald Handicap (2400m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Le Troisir’s success came just a few minutes before Proisir