Australia
Chris Waller is hoping to upset the apple cart in the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m). The leading Sydney trainer will line-up a quartet of runners, including three New Zealand-breds, against short-priced favourite Zaaki (Leroidesanimaux). Polly Grey (NZ) (Azamour) and Kukeracha (NZ) (Night of Thunder) finished second and third respectively
Australia
The next stage of Craig Thornton’s international racing career will open in earnest at Flemington on Saturday when the experienced New Zealand horseman saddles his first Australian runner. The former successful jumps jockey turned trainer will be represented by the Kiwi-bred El Gladiador, who will step out in the
New Zealand
The racing industry has lost one of its most respected and valued contributors with the death of Bernard Kelly, OBE, at age 90. Kelly was actively engaged in New Zealand racing administration during an era rather different to the modern day, rising from club committee membership to the presidency of
Australia
New Zealand raiders recouped plenty of travelling costs at the Sunshine Coast meeting on the polytrack on Wednesday, with trainers Robbie Patterson and Kelvin Tyler both sending out winners. Talented El Roca three-year-old Nom de Plume (NZ) scored over 2150m for Robbie Patterson to win in the manner of a
Australia
A well-bred first crop daughter of Deep Impact’s son Satono Aladdin has made a dream start to her career with a stirring debut display on the Kensington track at Randwick. Koshu (NZ) was untroubled to win over 1100m for trainer John O’Shea and in the process credited her
New Zealand
Riccarton trainer Meg Cunneen will make her second venture to the North Island this week with high hopes of turning her fortunes around. The experienced horsewoman will be represented at Trentham on Saturday by Group performer Seriously in the Listed James Bull Holdings Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m) and Mamma Sans
New Zealand
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Laurie Laxon on Thursday. The Melbourne Cup-winning trainer passed away last July, however, due to COVID-19 restrictions there has been no opportunity to mark his passing appropriately until now. The commemoration at 2pm
New Zealand
Group One performer and Group Two winner Beauden (NZ) (Bullbars) has been retired from racing. The seven-year-old son of Bullbars was a model of consistency throughout his career, winning 12 of his 42 starts and placing on a further 12 occasions. His biggest win came in last season’s Gr.
New Zealand
Karen Fursdon is excited about phase two of a three-step plan for Virtuoso Lad (Exceed and Excel) on Thursday when he lines-up in the Steriline Racing 1200 on the Riccarton polytrack. She couldn't have been more pleased with Virtuoso Lad's South Island debut run when he
New Zealand
To say that English Gambler (Casino Prince) has been a challenge for Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan – and his riders – would be a massive understatement. But the seven-year-old’s talent is such that he could establish himself as a top-class hurdler this winter, starting with Saturday’s Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdle
Australia
Tauranga horseman Jim Pender has ventured further north with his charge Gospodin (NZ) (Proisir) as he looks to add further Australian dollars to the bank account. The son of Proisir has proved adept in rain-affected conditions and after impressing when second at his first Australian start in the Listed Takeover
New Zealand
Five-year-old mare Secret Amour (NZ) (Niagara) will not join Robbie Patterson’s touring party in Queensland despite turning in a slashing performance to finish third to Francesca (NZ) (Iffraaj) in last Saturday’s Gr.3 Rydges Rotorua Stakes (1400m) at Arawa Park. The daughter of Niagara joined Patterson’s team