New Zealand
Former Southlanders Ian and Kerry Taplin are set to hit the big smoke in Sydney this weekend with a pair of talented stayers. Now residing on the Sunshine Coast, the couple will make the long trek south to Sydney this week where Tappy’s Lad (NZ) (Proisir) will contest the
New Zealand
Otago mare Burgie (NZ) (Ghibellines) returns to the scene of her biggest win on Saturday seeking an even bigger prize. Buoyed by the Ghibellines four-year-old's last-start win in the ODT Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui, trainers Brian and Shane Anderton have sent Burgie north
Breeding
New Zealand Bloodstock has announced the retirement of longstanding NZB Airfreight Manager Greg Northcott after nearly 25 years service with the company. “Greg has been absolutely outstanding in his role, he has built great relationships over the years and has huge respect from our clients and suppliers,” NZB Managing Director
New Zealand
New Zealand is delivering everything experienced jockey Warren Kennedy had yearned for when he made the bold decision to relocate from South Africa five months ago. Kennedy left a successful career in his homeland in search of a better balance of work and time with his family and has no
Australia
Liam Howley was a nervous man this week as he waited to hear whether Virtuous Circle (NZ) (Almanzor) had made the field for the Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday. The Kyneton horseman had opted against a trip to Sydney with the Kiwi-bred three-year-old
New Zealand
Stephen Marsh will be keeping a close eye on Riccarton on Saturday where he will have a two-pronged attack in the Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). The dual-Island trainer will line-up Divine Sava (NZ) (Savabeel) and Miss Ella (NZ) (Iffraaj) in the
New Zealand
The well-travelled Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) is heading to Hong Kong and a clash with local hero Golden Sixty (Medaglia d'Oro) in the Gr.1 Champions’ Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on April 30. Connections will forego another crack at an Australian feature in favour of a
New Zealand
Mark Walker's disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa (NZ) (Contributer missing a start in Saturday's Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The Matamata trainer admitted he was struggling to process news that Campionessa was left stranded as the second ballot for
New Zealand
Group One performer Desert Lightning (NZ) (Pride of Dubai) will likely be given one final run this season before he heads for a spell in preparation for the spring. The Pride Of Dubai gelding finished eighth last start in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and will return to
New Zealand
Babylon Berlin (All Too Hard) will be out to shed her perennial bridesmaid tag when she heads to The Valley on Friday for the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m). The mare has finished runner-up in her three Group One assignments this year, two of which were taken out
New Zealand
Ryan Elliot’s decision to focus on major racedays as a way to mitigate challenges with his weight is paying off in a huge way. In the traditional measure of riders in New Zealand, the jockeys’ premiership, Elliot is 17th equal with 28 victories after racing at Trentham on March
Australia
Top-class mare Levante (NZ) (Proisir) has taken no harm from her courageous effort in the Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) with the focus now on a date against her own sex. The multiple top-flight winner came from the tail of the field in a slowly run event