New Zealand
Local runner Alabama Gold broke his maiden status in emphatic fashion when he led from go to whoa to take out the Gr.3 Fairview Matamata Slipper (1200m) at Matamata on Saturday. The speedy son of Windsor Park Stud stallion Turn Me Loose was coming off the back of an
New Zealand
The in-form Stephen Marsh stable ventures to Matamata on Saturday with six strong runners, including a two-pronged attack in the Gr.3 Fairview Matamata Slipper (1200m) headed by favourite Andalus ($2.70) and debutant Night Raider ($26). A son of Almanzor, Andalus finished third to Wolverine in the Gr.2
New Zealand
New Zealand’s elite thoroughbred yearling crop will head to a physical auction at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre from 7 to 12 March and travel restrictions pose no boundaries, with yearlings in both Book 1 and Book 2 catalogues available to purchase via New Zealand Bloodstock’s online bidding
Breeding
With Per Incanto flying high on three sires’ premierships and young associate shuttle stallion Time Test on the board from his first domestic crop, the good times are continuing to roll for Little Avondale Stud. Farm stalwart Per Incanto currently occupies top four standings in New Zealand, Hong Kong and
Breeding
Those impressed with So You See’s (So You Think) eye-catching debut win at Pakenham on Thursday will have the opportunity to buy her three-quarter brother at Karaka in just over a week’s time. The Michael Moroney-trained filly was given a patient ride by Jamie Mott, who sat off
New Zealand
Val Di Zoldo (NZ) (War Decree) has two runner-up results next to her name and her Matamata trainers Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer are hoping she can go one better on her home track this Saturday. The daughter of War Decree was beaten by subsequent Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) placegetter
New Zealand
It has been a good few days for promising Windsor Park Stud stallion Turn Me Loose, whose three-year-old daughters Helluvah Return and Mazzini both broke maiden ranks at Wanganui on Thursday. Helluvah Return saluted for trainer Gary Vile after racing on-speed over 1340m, while Mazzini closed over the top of
New Zealand
Last Saturday’s Gr.2 Avondale Cup (2400m) winner Hinepara has been ruled out of the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) on March 13 at Ellerslie. Trained by Josh Shaw, the seven-year-old mare charged home late to defeat Concert Hall in the Avondale Cup. Despite not originally
New Zealand
Valachi Downs stallion Savile Row made the perfect start to his career as a sire when his daughter Perfectly Suited scored on debut at Wanganui on Thursday. The juvenile was sent straight to the front in the Whanganui Chronicle 2YO (1200m) by jockey Bridget Grylls and the pair didn’t
Breeding
Karaka 2022 will be more of the same but with a distinctive twist for highly respected horsewoman Kerrie Cox. For 17 years Cox played a key role in Waikato Stud’s rise to the top of the National Yearling Sale vendors’ table, however, this year she will front for another
New Zealand
Group Two targets on both sides of the Tasman will command Hastings trainer John Bary's focus on Saturday afternoon. Bary will saddle Best Seller for the J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders' Stakes (1200m), the two-year-old Wrote filly going around with the Challenge Syndications colours on board, while
Australia
Levante has established herself as New Zealand’s pre-eminent sprinter this season and will now be given the opportunity to star in one of Australia’s premier short course events. The multiple Group One winner’s next appearance has been confirmed as the Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington