New Zealand
The chances of seeing Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix (NZ) (Tavistock) on the track this spring are slim according to co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan. The son of Tavistock was an impressive winner of the blue riband event back in March off an unconventional preparation of just four
Australia
Tony Pike will be chasing what would be a highly satisfying Queensland victory on Wednesday with the promising two-year-old Rudyard (NZ) (Charm Spirit). The Cambridge trainer’s youngster has fared well in the barrier draw and will jump from gate five on the synthetic track at the Sunshine Coast with
Breeding
Grangewilliam Stud stallion The Bold One has been enjoying a purple patch of form with his progeny and his fee has been adjusted accordingly for this coming breeding season. A son of Fastnet Rock, The Bold One is one of four black-type horses out of the multiple Group One winning
Australia
Multiple Australian Group One winner Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) is expected to fetch big money when she goes up for auction in Australia next week, but her trainer Mike Moroney says owners should remember there is also a solid market for racemares with New Zealand form only. Moroney, who is
Breeding
Anticipation is building in the countdown to next month’s 2022 National Weanling Sale, with a quality catalogue of youngsters now available to view online here. The National Weanling Sale will be held as a physical sale at Karaka on Friday 17 June, and for the first time since the
New Zealand
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock was delighted to see his Group Three winning mares Sinarahma and Our Hail Mary bow out from racing on a winning note following their respective assignments at Rotorua and Hawera. With the closely-related mares now retired and destined for stud duty, Sharrock has an eye
New Zealand
There will be a few people barracking for horses carrying the Dunstan Horsefeeds silks at Te Rapa on Saturday. The equine feed company, a prominent supporter of racing, will have their annual supplier function at the Hamilton meeting and to add a bit more excitement to the day they have
Australia
Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are on weather watch with their Group One winner Sierra Sue (NZ) (Darci Brahma). The Darci Brahma mare is set for a Queensland campaign, but the recent deluge of rain could put that trip in jeopardy. “The tracks would want to dry up,” co-trainer
Australia
Talented three-year-old Pinarello (NZ) (Tavistock) remains on target for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) despite missing his final lead-up outing at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained son of Tavistock was to have taken his place in the Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2143m), but
Australia
Expat New Zealand jumps jockey Aaron Kuru is starting to hit his straps in Australia, and he is loving every moment of it. It’s a stark contrast to his feelings shortly after moving across the Tasman a year ago, but the 30-year-old rider has settled in and is starting
New Zealand
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New Zealand
Te Akau Racing trainers Mark Walker and Donna Logan enjoyed a remarkable 24-hour stretch over the weekend that produced a combined ten winners for their Matamata and Singapore-based operations. Walker saddled five winners on his home track at Matamata on Friday, before adding a Saturday double with wins at both