Per Incanto works his magic with prestigious sire double

Per Incanto's remarkable stud career reached another milestone on Saturday night when the Little Avondale Stud stallion claimed both the Dewar Award and the Centaine Award at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Awards. The son of Street Cry secured the Dewar Award as the New Zealand-based

Bradman seeking to end career on a high

Rising 10-year-old gelding Bradman (NZ) (Pins) has been a stable stalwart for Roydon Bergerson, and the Awapuni trainer is hoping he can end his career on a high when he heads to Riccarton on Saturday to contest the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m). Bred by

Blinkers key to Loch Katrine’s Otaki chances

Words of advice from one of the country’s leading riders may have a winning outcome for Daniel Miller at Otaki on Thursday. The Matamata trainer will be represented in the Canton Fair Tours Handicap (1600m) by Loch Katrine (NZ) (Ardrossan), who is expected to give another strong account of

Trentham earmarked for closure under Project Stamina Masterplan

Trentham has been earmarked for eventual closure as a racing venue, while Matamata would transition into a dedicated training and trialling centre under the independent Project Stamina Masterplan released on Monday. Prepared by consultancy firm RCP and commissioned by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ)

Proisir regains Grosvenor Award as New Zealand's champion sire

Rich Hill Stud's Proisir was celebrated as the winner of the Grosvenor Award at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards on Saturday night, with the title effectively secured despite three race days remaining in the New Zealand season. The Grosvenor Award is presented to the leading stallion by

Gordon pair set to open some Foxton fizz in Christchurch

Suzy Gordon struck a dream result when she quinellaed the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) at New Plymouth earlier this month with Prioress (NZ) (Proisir) and Turn The Ace (NZ) (Turn Me Loose), and this weekend she is hoping the pair can replicate that result in the Gr.3 Winning Edge

Sonar has black-type on his radar

Promising two-year-old Sonar (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) has black-type on his radar and he could attain it this week when he heads to Otaki on Thursday to contest the Listed Phils Electrical & Gipsy Caravans Ryder Stakes (1200m). Bred by The Oaks Stud, Sonar is raced

Planet Red takes first step towards Golden Eagle bid

New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale graduate Planet Red (Admire Mars) has taken the first step towards an ambitious spring campaign, pleasing co-trainer Mick Price in a Cranbourne jumpout on Monday. The son of Admire Mars, who was purchased for $260,000 from Ohukia Lodge's draft

Waldron returns to Cambridge

It’s a return home of sorts for trainer Joe Waldron, who has moved north to establish a stable in Cambridge. The former Wingatui-based horseman began his racing career working for Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman, and in a full-circle moment he will train at the

Waitak on target for further Group One glory

Multiple top-flight winner Waitak (NZ) (Proisir) will again front Wexford Stables’ spring attack, which will also feature a quartet of quality age group contenders. Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will tread a familiar path with Waitak, who is pleasing in his build-up toward a return in

Oaks Stud connection makes Williams' first winner one to savour

Twenty-nine-year-old New Zealander Dean Williams celebrated the first winner of his training career at Murtoa on Saturday, with Tempest Moon (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) capturing the Marma Cup (2050m) in the colours of The Oaks Stud. The victory carried extra significance for Williams, whose father Rick has

Industry salutes Schick with NZTBA Personality of the Year honour

Widely admired Windsor Park Stud principal Rodney Schick has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to New Zealand's thoroughbred breeding industry, receiving the NZTBA Personality of the Year, sponsored by Entain AU & NZ, at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards in Karapiro on Saturday night. The prestigious