Racing
Ciaron Maher wasted no time making his mark on the Warrnambool May Carnival, combining with Steven Pateman to win the opening event with progressive five-year-old Ongatiti (NZ) (Sweynesse). The Novara Park bred stayer, having his first campaign over hurdles, enjoyed the perfect run in transit behind outsider Lucky Chance before
Breeding
An upcoming Gavelhouse Plus auction that was already confirmed to contain Haunui Farm-Frantic Bloodstock mares Rondinella, Sudbina and Tinelly has been further boosted by the addition of two stakes winning members of Stephen Marsh’s Cambridge stable. Stephen Marsh Racing will offer Group Two winner Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish) and dual
Racing
Exciting three-year-old gelding Platinum Pantheon (Hanseatic) has made his way across the Tasman where he will commence his Queensland campaign this weekend. The son of Hanseatic has been in solid form for trainer Lisa Latta this season, winning four of his seven starts, and earned his ticket to Australia with
An upcoming Gavelhouse Plus auction that was already confirmed to contain Haunui Farm-Frantic Bloodstock mares Rondinella, Sudbina and Tinelly has been further boosted by the addition of two stakes winning members of Stephen Marsh’s Cambridge stable. Stephen Marsh Racing will offer Group Two winner Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish) and dual
The Cliff Brown-trained Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) will venture to Queensland this winter after his good win in the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday. The son of Savabeel closed too well for his rivals carrying 60kgs and Brown was delighted to see the stable favourite salute. “He
Six-year-old gelding Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) has booked a trip to Queensland following a strong win in the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday. The Cliff Brown-trained son of Savabeel was having his second tilt at the race, having finished a luckless fourth last year. As the field
Recent Kiwi acquisition Wigmore (NZ) (Sweynesse) has made an instant impact for trainer Phillip Stokes and his OTI Racing connections when winning the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at his second Australian start. The son of Sweynesse was previously prepared by Caley Myers in New Zealand, where he was
Mornington-based horseman Cliff Brown is known for his patience, and he has needed plenty of it with Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel). Brown had considerable success around Australia before moving to Singapore where he spent the best part of 15 years plying his trade. Since his return, Brown has had a
Trainer Mark Walker enjoyed good success on both sides of the Tasman last Saturday, headed by the narrow Gr.1 Sangster Stakes (1200m) victory of Geegees Mistruth (Wordsmith). The four-year-old daughter of Wordsmith is bred and raced by Elizabeth Geard Racing and transferred to Walker’s Cranbourne stable after six
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Cambridge apprentice jockey Elen Nicholas has been riding in New Zealand for the last nine seasons, but it hasn’t been until the last 12 months that she has been able to string together a decent amount of time in the saddle. That has shown in her results, with the
The complexion of this Saturday's Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) changed on Monday when Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) was confirmed for the $500,000 feature. The popular mare is among 20 nominations for the Gold Coast event, which also includes the past two Melbourne Cup winners,
Kylie Hoskin’s first foray into Australian racing didn’t deliver the desired result last Saturday, but it has whet her appetite for more and she is keen to undertake future campaigns if an opportunity presents itself. Hoskin crossed the Tasman with her Group One performer Geneva (NZ) (Time Test)
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival remains in the mix for talented colt Excite (Wootton Bassett) but the immediate focus is on another domestic black-type target. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained son of Wootton Bassett continued his rise when he accounted for stablemate Incandescent in Saturday’s Listed
Charlotte Fulford may have taken some convincing to take out her trainer’s license, but she is glad she did, with the Kapiti Coast horsewoman recording her first win in that capacity at Tauherenikau on Sunday. She brought up the win alongside her training partner John Kiernan when Dancing Fantail
By Teo Nugent’s estimations, he was 12 years old when he first sat on one of Phillip Stokes’ horses. Some 15 years later, Nugent has won the top-class trainer a Group One, as New Zealand import Wigmore (NZ) (Sweynesse) soared home to claim the South Australia Derby at $50
The Cliff Brown-trained Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) will venture to Queensland this winter after his good win in the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday. The son of Savabeel closed too well for his rivals carrying 60kgs and Brown was delighted to see the stable favourite salute. “He
Novara Park Stud stallion Sweynesse is enjoying a golden run of late, highlighted by his son Wigmore’s victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. The Karlene Murdoch and Shirley M Trust-bred gelding has flown under the radar this season but showed his potential when
Group Two winner Vegas Queen (NZ) (Proisir) returned to winning form at Te Rapa on Saturday when taking out the Jones Trucking 1200, much to the relief of trainer Kenny Rae. The Ruakaka horseman said he went into the race in blind faith, having been unable to find a suitable
Six-year-old gelding Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) has booked a trip to Queensland following a strong win in the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday. The Cliff Brown-trained son of Savabeel was having his second tilt at the race, having finished a luckless fourth last year. As the field
Recent Kiwi acquisition Wigmore (NZ) (Sweynesse) has made an instant impact for trainer Phillip Stokes and his OTI Racing connections when winning the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at his second Australian start. The son of Sweynesse was previously prepared by Caley Myers in New Zealand, where he was
Handy galloper Stonybreck (Tavistock) bounced back to winning form at Riccarton on Saturday when he held out a host of challengers to capture the Avon City Ford Easter Cup (1600m) in a blanket finish. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-prepared son of Tavistock hadn’t been seen on the top
