New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 25 September 2023
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Australia
Guineas options for Wolfy
Wolfy (NZ) (Tivaci) continued his progression in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon when he accounted for a competitive line-up of three-year-olds over 1420m at Flemington. The Nick Ryan-trained son of Tivaci had been a tidy maiden victor at Sale at his previous appearance and continued on his winning way in style.
Australia
Sargent unleashes likely Oaks type
Sydney trainer John Sargent is renowned as a master trainer of staying types, and the Kiwi expat unveiled a live VRC Oaks chance when Harlow Mist (NZ) (Contributer) scored a strong victory in the Kennedy Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Sunday. Given a perfect ride by Mick Dee, Harlow
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 24 September 2023
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Australia
Militarize scores stunning Golden Rose win
New Zealand-bred star Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) came from nowhere to snatch an extraordinary last-gasp triumph in Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Kia Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill. It was the third Group One victory for the super-talented Dundeel (High Chaparral) colt, who soared to prominence in the autumn
Australia
Marquess dominates at Rosehill
Godolphin’s New Zealand-bred up-and-comer Marquess (NZ) (Tavistock) made a bold statement at Rosehill on Saturday with a commanding victory in the A$160,000 Irresistible Pools & Spas Handicap (1900m). It was the fifth win in the last six starts for the lightly-raced gelding, who has now had a
Australia
Shock ‘Em Ova powers home at Caulfield
The lightly raced Shock ‘Em Ova (NZ) (Shocking) lifted his promising career up a notch with an impressive win from well off the pace in Saturday’s Punters.com.au Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. The New Zealand-bred five-year-old went into the race with two wins and three second placings from
Australia
Classic ambitions for staying filly Basilinna
Three-year-old filly Basilinna has stamped herself as a stayer of the future following a strong maiden victory over 1600m at Cranbourne on Thursday. Prepared by Pakenham trainers Emma-Lee and David Browne, the imposing daughter of Staphanos caught the eye on debut when strong through the line over 1400m at Sale
Breeding
Turf and Data Advantage Continues to Prove NZB’s Ready to Run Success
New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2023 Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups are just under a month out, set to take place on 16 and 17 October. The Ready to Run Sale at Karaka is the world’s leading sale of two-year-olds in training. In the last five seasons alone, its
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 18 September 2023
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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