AUDIO: Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett
Talented Sydney colt Linebacker won't be seen again this spring. Principal owner Frank Cook says he will be gelded and sent for a break.
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24 March 2026
Ka Ying Rising trials ahead of Sprint Cup 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
Ka Ying Rising trials ahead of Sprint Cup
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.
Renewed Cup claims for Mark Twain
Few expected to see Mark Twain (NZ) (Shocking) return to elite racing this campaign after two years of major injury and form concerns, but his new trainer Phillip Stokes and his team had other thoughts. Winless for nearly two years, Mark Twain returned to racing for Stokes in late February
Yulong add another Kiwi star as Ohope Wins prepares for Vinery
The curtain has been drawn on the racing career of multiple Group One winner Grail Seeker (NZ) (Iffraaj), with the daughter of Iffraaj to join the broodmare band at Yulong following her private sale. The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained mare was crowned New Zealand’s Champion Sprinter/Miler