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Riverton’s dual Easter Weekend meeting has gone from strength-to-strength in recent years, and it has become an attractive proposition for out-of-region trainers. The Riverton Rural Transport Riverton Cup (2147m) has been a key instigator, with the race established as the final leg of the Southern Cups Bonus Series, where
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After setting a new record for consecutive wins by a Hong Kong-trained horse, Zac Purton remains supremely confident Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) can extend his unbeaten streak in Easter Monday’s HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin. Having surpassed Silent Witness’ (El Moxie) previous
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After more three years of hard work, trainer Cliff Brown is hoping to finally reap the rewards with Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel). The Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday will be Von Hauke's first run of the campaign which could lead him on to international
After setting a new record for consecutive wins by a Hong Kong-trained horse, Zac Purton remains supremely confident Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) can extend his unbeaten streak in Easter Monday’s HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin. Having surpassed Silent Witness’ (El Moxie) previous
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will take aim at one of the few missing pieces on an already glittering Sydney résumé when Road To Paris (NZ) (Circus Maximus) lines up in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick. Few New Zealand trainers have enjoyed more success on Australian
High-class New Zealand filly Ohope Wins (NZ) (Ocean Park) is expected to bounce back to her best form when she steps out in the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick in a fortnight. The daughter of Ocean Park finished a moderate fourth in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes
Rich Hill Stud celebrated Group One success on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday, highlighted by homebred and raced mare She’s A Dealer (NZ) (Ace High) giving farm principal John Thompson his first elite-level win as an owner. The daughter of resident stallion Ace High achieved that feat
Trainer Robbie Patterson is confident unbeaten colt Ronaldo (NZ) (Ribchester) will make his presence felt in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday irrespective of track conditions, with rain forecast later in the week. The hulking son of Ribchester handled soft conditions when
Everything went as expected on Tuesday morning for Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) as the eight-time Group One winner cruised through a barrier trial in preparation for 6 April’s HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m), where he’ll attempt to secure a record-extending 19th consecutive win.
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In-form filly Shoebill (NZ) (Per Incanto) is presented with an opportunity at Ellerslie on Saturday to convince connections she can be a worthy black-type contender over ground. The daughter of Per Incanto has impressed in her last two starts up to a mile and another bold showing in the Cambridge
Riccarton trainer Anna Furlong will head south to Riverton with a strong hand on Saturday, with three of her five runners currently holding the favourites tag. Heading her southern assault will be last start winners Queen Of Sheba (NZ) (Impending) and Champagne Diblu (Russian Revolution) in the Listed Liquorland Gore
Navy Ensign (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) delivered on his promise when winning his maiden over a mile at Pukekohe last month, and he will attempt to double his tally when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to tackle the MyRacehorse 1600. The U S Navy Flag gelding carries the
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will take aim at one of the few missing pieces on an already glittering Sydney résumé when Road To Paris (NZ) (Circus Maximus) lines up in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick. Few New Zealand trainers have enjoyed more success on Australian
The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained Linebacker (NZ) (Super Seth) will be out for redemption in the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) on Saturday, where the son of Super Seth carries 53kgs. The gelding fluffed his lines when slow to begin in the feature handicap last year and was
Benji King’s small stable has been in sparkling form through the summer-autumn period and he’s hoping for more at Ellerslie on Saturday. Promising three-year-old Burnerphone (NZ) (Microphone) takes impressive credentials into the MyRacehorse 1600, while another of his recent winners, What Next (NZ) (Savile Row), steps up to
Ross Beckett is looking forward to an improved showing from his lightly raced mare Gemma Flitz (NZ) (Telperion) at Ashburton on Thursday. The Yaldhurst trainer is expecting the daughter of Telperion to make her presence felt in the main event on the program, the Greg Jones Memorial Handicap (1300m). Gemma
High-class New Zealand filly Ohope Wins (NZ) (Ocean Park) is expected to bounce back to her best form when she steps out in the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick in a fortnight. The daughter of Ocean Park finished a moderate fourth in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes
Frankie Lor led last season’s dirt course standings with 10 wins and, on Wednesday night at Sha Tin, the trainer is represented by a formidable outfit in seven of the nine races as apprentice Nichola Yuen makes her debut in Hong Kong with five rides. Two wins last Sunday
Star southern filly Hello Hayley (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) is on target to become the first horse in two decades to complete the Southern 3YO Guineas Triple Crown in the rescheduled Listed Gore Guineas (1200m) at Riverton on Saturday. Hello Hayley was the winner of one of her five starts ahead
NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale is now live, with the quality 104-lot catalogue available to view on Gavelhouse Plus. Bidding will open on Friday 10 April and close from 6pm (NZT) on Tuesday 14 April. National Online Yearling Sale graduate Well Written has earned over $2.6M In
Nick Kneebone has hit the ground running in his first full season of training, highlighted by his first Group One result last weekend when Speed Demon (NZ) (Yes Yes Yes) ran home well to finish third in the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham. The son of
