New Zealand
Trainer Stephen Autridge believes the trip away to Wanganui on Saturday which resulted in a comfortable victory for his talented filly Aris Aris (NZ) (Contributer) has her primed for a possible stakes target at her next start. The lightly raced daughter of Contributer had the option of tackling the Gr.
New Zealand
Matamata filly Bonny Lass (NZ) (Super Easy) showed just how tough she is when she overcame a wide trip in transit to deliver a comprehensive victory in the Gr.3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa. The Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall-trained daughter of Super Easy was
New Zealand
Three-year-old filly Florencenightngale (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) made the perfect start to her career when winning on debut at Rotorua on Friday. The daughter of Rip Van Winkle won the Laser Electrical Rotorua 1230 by 2-1/2 lengths and trainer Mark Walker was pleased with what he saw. “She’s
New Zealand
The Cambridge Jockey Club, Waikato Racing Club, and Waipa Racing Club have signalled a new era for racing in the Waikato region with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a single racing club for the Waikato region. With more than 2000 horses in
New Zealand
Training racehorses was never in the plan for Paul Pertab but on Friday he recorded his first win courtesy of Exzello (NZ) (Shamexpress) in the Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup 14th May (1400m) at Arawa Park. It was only the fourth time Pertab had saddled one of his horses on raceday
New Zealand
Evergreen galloper Big Mike (NZ) (Don Eduardo) will commence what will likely be his last preparation when he lines-up in the Floyd & Toy Real Estate Property Brokers Open 2060. Trainers Craig and Shaun Phelan have been careful in mapping out his final campaign and landed on the Central Districts
New Zealand
With two Group One wins in the four weeks since he has returned to the New Zealand trainers' ranks, Mark Walker has well and truly announced his arrival and he's set to further make his presence felt with five runners in Saturday's Gr.3 Inglis
New Zealand
Southland trainer Robert Dennis is in the process of winding down his stable, but he won’t be completely lost to the industry and is hoping to land a few more winning blows on both sides of the Tasman. Dennis and his wife Aleisha are expecting their first child next
New Zealand
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Handicapping Review Committee has made a number of recommendations following their recent meeting. The Committee regularly reviews current policies, following consultation and taking into consideration input from participants. This included those opinions and suggestions offered at Roadshows held with trainers earlier in the year. The
Australia
Sydney trainer John O’Shea is looking forward to racing at Hawkesbury on Saturday where he will line-up a trio of Kiwi-bred runners. Cotehele (NZ) (Tavistock) has finished fourth in his two starts this preparation, including the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) last start and O’Shea is hoping to
Breeding
Cambridge Stud has announced its stallion line-up for the 2022 breeding season, with Group One winner Sword of State joining the respected Waikato nursery’s stallion roster. Headlining the farm’s roster is Almanzor, whose service fee has risen to $50,000 + GST. The fee increase is in line with
New Zealand
Charms Star (NZ) (Per Incanto) has quickly returned to winning form to lay a disappointing spring to rest and she will front up at Te Rapa on Saturday in first class order. The daughter of Per Incanto will take aim at the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) with Wiremu Pinn