New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 28 August 2023
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International
Lim’s Kosciuszko claims second Lion City Cup
Reigning Singapore Horse of the Year Lim’s Kosciuszko (Kermadec) made it back-to-back wins in the S$300,000 Lion City Cup (1200m) at Kranji on Sunday. The Kiwi import is the best horse in Singapore and again proved that status for trainer Daniel Meagher and jockey Wong Chin Chuen.
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Australia
Coffey produces gem on Duke Of Hastings
Affable jockey Harry Coffey was keen to push his case for three votes in the Scobie Breasley Medal voting after a ground-saving ride to land the spoils on Duke Of Hastings (NZ) (Sacred Falls) in the Ladbrokes Yard Comments Handicap (2500m) at The Valley on Saturday. The five-year-old son of
Australia
Valley victory for consistent Hennessy Lad
Four-year-old gelding Hennessy Lad (NZ) (Belardo) continues to prove a model of consistency, claiming his fourth career victory from nine starts when successful in the Spring Dining On Sale Handicap (1600m) at The Valley on Saturday. Prepared by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, Hennessy Lad was sent out the $3.
Australia
Rosehill breakthrough for Elettrica
Five-year-old mare Elettrica (NZ) (Vespa) has broken through for a well-deserved Australian victory when scoring in the Midway Handicap (1800m) for trainers Richard and Will Freedman at Rosehill on Saturday. The former Kiwi sports the colours of James Moss’ Tricolours Racing & Syndications and has raced consistently but without luck
Australia
Four in a row as Marquess rules supreme at Rosehill
Five-year-old gelding Marquess (NZ) (Tavistock) has made it four wins in succession for trainer James Cummings after narrowly prevailing in the Mounties Group Handicap (1500m) at Rosehill as he stepped up to Saturday company for the first time. Ridden by James McDonald, the son of Tavistock raced just off the
Audio
AUDIO: Debbie Rogerson
Graeme Rogerson already has a Melbourne Cup victory next to his name. The stable are adamant they have the right horse to be competitive in 2023. Hear the latest with Debbie Rogerson on Sharp ' N' Smart when she joined Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett. LISTEN
New Zealand
Quintessa remains unbeaten
Promising filly Quintessa (NZ) (Shamus Award) continued her winning ways at Taupo on Wednesday when taking out the Taupo Pak N Save Fillies (1100m). The daughter of Shamus Award was posted three wide in third early and was pushed up by jockey Warren Kennedy nearing the home turn. She responded
Australia
Emerging Poison Chalice an exciting work in progress
Highly promising Savabeel gelding Poison Chalice (NZ) remained unbeaten this preparation when he produced another dynamic performance to defeat a talented field on the Lakeside course at Sandown on Wednesday. The Paul Preusker-trained four-year-old, who had successfully resumed from a 10-month break at Geelong at the end of last month,
Australia
More to come from Classic hope Carrazana
Carrazana (NZ) (Almanzor) looks a three-year-old to follow through his spring preparation following a dashing performance by the gelding to open his winning account on the Kensington track at Randwick over 1300m. The Chris Waller-trained son of Almanzor had finished a late closing fourth on debut earlier this month and
Audio
AUDIO: Liam Howley
Trainer Liam Howley joins RSN's Racing Pulse with an update on his runners after track gallops at Moonee Valley this morning. LISTEN