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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 02 April 2023
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Major Beel reigns supreme in Derby upset
Major Beel (NZ) (Savabeel) outstayed his opposition in the A$2 million Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, completing an astonishing Group One clean sweep by New Zealand-breds on the opening day of The Championships. Major Beel’s upset win followed on from Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) in the Inglis
Australia
Shock two-state double for Hayes bros
The Lindsay Park team was wildly celebrating a memorable two-state double following the Listed Bendigo Golden Mile (1600m) win of the ever-improving Here To Shock (NZ) (Shocking). The double came on the back of a similar double from the Peter Moody team, who an hour earlier won the A$3
Australia
Mr Brightside defends Doncaster crown
With another supreme performance at Randwick on Saturday, Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) earned himself a special place in the 157-year history of the A$4 million Gr.1 The Star Doncaster Mile (1600m). The New Zealand-bred son of Bullbars won the famous handicap 12 months ago, and he returned a
Australia
I Wish I Win triumphs in star-studded TJ Smith
Waikato Stud homebred I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) had already earned himself a place in New Zealand thoroughbred folklore with his A$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) heroics in the spring, but a stunning Group One triumph at Randwick on Saturday did even more to underline his superstar quality.
Australia
Explosive Sires’ win for Militarize
Lightly raced New Zealand-bred colt Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) stepped up to the big time in spectacular style at Randwick on Saturday with a runaway victory in the A$1 million Gr.1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m). The son of Dundeel had begun his career with a debut win at Canterbury on
New Zealand
Brando all heart in Awapuni Gold Cup victory
Rejuvenated galloper Brando (NZ) (Savabeel) demonstrated all his fighting qualities when he outlasted his rivals in a desperate finish to the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m). Considered one of the most promising three-year-olds of his season after winning three of his first four starts before
Australia
Caboche relishes extra distance at Bendigo
New Zealand-bred gelding Caboche (NZ) (Vadamos) was a placegetter in last year’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m), and a return to that distance paved his way to the winner’s circle in Saturday’s A$130,000 IMMIX, Metal Recycled Right Handicap (2400m) at Bendigo. Third behind fellow Kiwi-breds
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Tavattack provides double for Sharrock and Grylls
A no panic ride from Craig Grylls paved the way for promising galloper Tavattack (NZ) (Tavistock) to claim his first win at stakes level when he took out the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Awapuni. The lightly raced six-year-old son of Tavistock has proven a model
New Zealand
Pignan causes an upset in Group One feature
Irishman Joe Doyle claimed the biggest win of his short riding career in New Zealand when he guided Pignan (NZ) (Staphanos) to an upset victory in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni. The two-year-old daughter of Novara Park Stud stallion Staphanos was overlooked in
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Arby continues stable run in Manawatu Classic
Lightly raced stayer Arby (NZ) (Proisir) continued a purple patch of form for the father and daughter training combination of Darryn and Briar Weatherley when he stormed to victory in the Gr.3 Higgins Concrete Manawatu Classic (2000m). The son of Rich Hill Stud stallion Proisir, Arby had won his
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Dolan likely for Mustang Valley
The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) will most likely be ridden by Robbie Dolan in the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m). The Group One winning daughter of Vanbrugh has 51kgs in the time-honoured handicap, where only two runners in the 20-horse field — Alligator Blood (All Too Hard) (57.5kg)