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Palmerston North trainer Lisa Latta will have a busy next few days as she gets set to tackle stakes assignments at three different venues. Evergreen gelding He's A Doozy (NZ) (Zacinto) will lead the stable’s charge in the Listed Jennian Homes ANZAC Mile (1600m) at Otaki on
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Promising three-year-old filly Chatelle Rose (NZ) (US Navy Flag) will get a deserved first tilt at black-type when she heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m). The daughter of U S Navy Flag has been a model of consistency
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Iron Hawk (Written Tycoon) will go for three wins on the trot when he heads to Riccarton on Saturday where he will have his first tilt at stakes level in New Zealand in the Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m). The ANZAC Day feature has been the key
Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) took a giant step forward in his newfound calling as a sprinter-turned-miler last start, and this Sunday on FWD Champions Day, the four-time Group One winner is aiming to cement his status as one of Sha Tin’s top performers over 1600m. Lucky Sweynesse is trained
Cambridge Stud has announced its stallion roster for 2026, with outstanding miler Charyn to stand at the farm in partnership with Nurlan Bizakov’s French operation Sumbe. The World Champion Miler and Cartier Champion Older Horse of 2024 brings elite international form and a world-class pedigree to the farm’s
Windsor Park Stud are looking forward to a strong turnout for their annual Rugby, Racing and Beer Sale set for next Thursday 23rd April at Riccarton Park in Christchurch. The niche yearling sale, with 12 Lots, doubles as a charitable event and sportsman’s function, with guest speakers including former
A second shot at a 'win and you're in' race is what the connections of Basilinna (NZ) (Staphanos) are chasing at Mornington. Last year Basilinna won a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup, courtesy of her win in the Andrew Ramsden (2800m) at Flemington in May.
The Andrew Forsman-trained Single Red (NZ) (Vanbrugh) will be targeted at the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm on June 6. The talented daughter of Vanbrugh was back in action at the Cambridge trials on Tuesday for her first public outing since finishing third in the Gr.1
A trip across the Tasman is on the cards for Central Districts filly Bona Sforza (Written By) following her win in the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday. The victory came a year to the day after she won the Listed Welcome Stakes (1000m) at the same
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New Zealand Derby fourth placegetter Wigmore (NZ) (Sweynesse) will step out for new trainer Phillip Stokes for the first time on Saturday when he contests the Gr.3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m) at Morphettville. The son of Sweynesse was previously prepared by Caley Myers in New Zealand, where the he
Randwick trainer Tom Charlton is looking for a positive return from Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) winner Maison Louis (NZ) (Super Seth) at Randwick as connections consider another trip north this winter. Twelve months ago, the son of Super Seth progressed from winning a Goulburn maiden at his second start
Little Avondale Stud stalwart Per Incanto continues to make his presence felt on racetracks across Australasia and Asia and his progeny keenly sought after at all major sales. The durable son of Street Cry is a multiple champion sire who has produced nine individual Group One winners during his decorated
White Robe Lodge stallions Alflaila and Ancient Spirit will stand at 7,000+GST this breeding season, reinforcing the iconic Southern nursery’s commitment to supporting thoroughbred breeders at every level. Alflaila heads into his second season at White Robe Lodge after a strong debut year, where the multiple Group
A trio of high-quality mares will be offered on Gavelhouse Plus next month, bringing the curtain down on a decorated breeding and racing partnership that has spanned two decades. Rondinella (NZ) (Ocean Park), Sudbina (NZ) (Almanzor) and Tinnelly (NZ) (O’Reilly) are being put on the market by Haunui Farm
A win in the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville would be an important one for Just Kick (NZ) (Staphanos). Emma-Lee and David Browne say a win by Just Kick in Adelaide would be timely with an important thoroughbred sale coming up. Just Kick is chasing her maiden victory when she heads
Te Akau will chase feature race victories at three venues in the coming days with Zantabulous (NZ) (Almanzor) to lead off the assault on Friday in her first tilt at a stakes prize. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained mare looks well placed in the Listed Jennian Homes Anzac 1600,
Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) took a giant step forward in his newfound calling as a sprinter-turned-miler last start, and this Sunday on FWD Champions Day, the four-time Group One winner is aiming to cement his status as one of Sha Tin’s top performers over 1600m. Lucky Sweynesse is trained
After suffering potentially serious injuries in a training track accident late last month, lightweight jockey Jasmine Fawcett is well on the road to recovery. The 32-year-old was ambulanced to Waikato Hospital on March 26 following a nasty fall at the Matamata track. Initial scans and x-rays revealed a brain bleed
O’Reilly mare Gram may only be 10 years old, but she is already proving to be a powerhouse producer for Waikato Stud. From her first three foals she has left Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) hero Major Beel (NZ) (Savabeel), Australian placegetter Rose Gold (NZ) (Savabeel), and Solid Gold
Ace Lawson-Carroll’s dream comeback is continuing, with the South Auckland apprentice jockey set to cross the Tasman to ride Bona Sforza (Written By) in the A$1 million Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville on Saturday. The 21-year-old hoop made his return to racing just a month ago
The combined Canterbury gallops and harness community is reflecting on the life of renowned racing photographer Colin Berry following his passing in Christchurch at age 89. For all of six decades Berry was a fixture at Riccarton, Addington and other Canterbury venues, initially as a photo-finish operator and then as
