New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 17 September 2023
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Australia
‘Incredible’ Mr Brightside dominant in Makybe Diva
Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) notched his fourth Group One victory in comfortable fashion when landing the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. In a small field of seven that always looked a tactical affair, winning jockey Craig Williams took luck out of the equation as he settled one-out
Australia
Lucrative aim for Satness
Five-year-old gelding Satness (NZ) (Sweynesse) scored a strong win in the Midway Handicap (1600m) at Randwick for trainers Robert and Luke Price, providing returning jockey Brock Ryan with a first metropolitan success since a five-month layoff with a shoulder injury. The hardy son of Sweynesse was given a perfect ride
New Zealand
2022-23 South Island Racing Awards Winners
The CHRISTCHURCH CASINO South Island Racing Awards for the 2022/23 Racing Season were presented at function held at Riccarton Park Racecourse on Friday 15 September 2023. The awards were made on behalf the Southern Region Racing Clubs with the support of the Canterbury Westland Racing Owners Association and the
Australia
Stakes options for unbeaten Pushy
Smart three-year-old Pushy remains unbeaten after three starts following an easy victory at Newcastle on Friday for trainer Michael Freedman. A son of Little Avondale Stud stallion Time Test, Pushy was sent out a $1.80 favourite and gave his supporters little cause for concern as he romped to a
Australia
Riproar to follow Derby path
Promising three-year-old Riproar (NZ) (Charm Spirit) has provided trainer Andrew Forsman with his first winner out of his Macedon Lodge quarters when successful at Bendigo on Thursday. The Kiwi horseman has previously enjoyed good success with raiders from his Cambridge stable, both in a solo capacity and when training in
Breeding
Contagious comes full-circle with return to gavelhouse.com
After initially catching the eyes of respected trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood when she was offered as a yearling on Gavelhouse Plus, Contagious (NZ) (Proisir) has come full-circle and returned to the online platform. The multiple black-type performer is being offered as Lot 23 in the latest gavelhouse.com
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AUDIO: Robert Wellwood
Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett: G1 Vinery Stks winner Prowess trials tomorrow at Taupo. Co-trainer Robert Wellwood says the mare has recovered well from a recent setback. (CLICK TO PLAY PODCAST)
New Zealand
Per Incanto gives Sam something to smile about
Sam Williams has multiple reasons to put that familiar smile back on his dial. Last Friday Per Incanto arrived back at Little Avondale Stud in full recovery mode from an injury that threatened to rule him out of the 2023 breeding season. Next day at Hastings the star stallion’s
Australia
Strong Sandown victory for Grinzinger Belle
Talented three-year-old filly Grinzinger Belle (NZ) (Shamexpress) broke maiden ranks in empathic fashion when scoring an all-the-way victory in the Ladbrokes Communities Plate (1300m) at Sandown on Wednesday for trainer Danny O’Brien. The daughter of Shamexpress set a solid tempo under Damian Lane to score her first win at
Breeding
Super-talented Sedaka for sale on gavelhouse.com
A cruel blow for syndicators Go Racing has paved the way for a special opportunity for buyers on gavelhouse.com this week. The latest 46 Lot online auction features Sedaka (NZ) (Savabeel), who boasts an outstanding pedigree and lived up to those bloodlines on the racetrack. In a racing career
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 11 September 2023
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