New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 25 May 2025
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Australia
Little Dance target for Hollywood Hero
The Bjorn Baker-trained Hollywood Hero (NZ) (Sacred Falls) followed the rail home under a perfect Dylan Gibbons ride to claim the Charity Challenge Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday. It was the first leg of a double for the pair, who would later combine with Miss Kim Kar to win
Australia
Stradbroke next for flying War Machine
Hot favourite War Machine (NZ) (Harry Angel) made light work of his rivals in the Gr.3 BRC Sprint (1350m) at Doomben on Saturday and it is now all systems go as the four-year-old heads towards the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 14. Prepared by
Australia
Roadcone helps Moody-Coleman to treble
The Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained Roadcone (Almanzor) led his rivals a merry dance when winning the Stow Storage Solutions Handicap (1600m) at Sandown on Saturday, bringing up a treble for the stable and jockey Luke Cartwright. The four-year-old son of Almanzor was perfectly ridden by the in-form apprentice who
Australia
Dashing Antino dominates Doomben Cup
Trainer Tony Gollan has earmarked the Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) as the long-range target for star galloper Antino (NZ) (Redwood) after a stunning victory in the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on Saturday. Paired with Blake Shinn, the six-year-old son of Redwood has thrived with a pattern of circling
Australia
Pulchritudinous snares Australian Group Three
Last year’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Pulchritudinous (NZ) (Wrote) landed her first blow across the Tasman with a gritty victory in the Gr.3 Magic Millions Fillies & Mares Mile (1600m) at Doomben on Saturday for trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. The four-year-old daughter of
Australia
Sargent’s Casual Connection proving good money-spinner
Trainer John Sargent has a soft-spot for handy stayer Causal Connection (NZ) (Complacent), who once again relished the heavy track conditions at Randwick on Saturday as he notched win number eight of his career when successful in the PF Civil Handicap (2400m). Ridden positively by apprentice Molly Bourke, the six-year-old
Australia
Melham gains bragging rights with improving 3YO Taken
Progressive three-year-old gelding Taken (NZ) (Ardrossan) showed his fighting qualities over the concluding stages of the Sportsbet More Places Handicap (1600m) at Sandown on Saturday when repelling the challenge of Detroit City. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper was sent out the $4.20 favourite in the hands
Breeding
Stakes performers on the market on gavelhouse.com
The latest fortnightly auction on gavelhouse.com offers buyers a golden opportunity to add black-type performance to their broodmare band. The catalogue for the current auction, which closes on Monday evening, features stakes performers Macaluso (NZ) (Savabeel), Expressiveness (NZ) (Shamexpress) and Miss Layla (NZ) (Burgundy). Opportunities are few and far
Audio
AUDIO: Neville Morgan on Racing HQ
Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett Kovalica hasn’t won since the Qld Derby, however, he has been racing the elite since. Owner Neville Morgan says the guaranteed speed in the Doomben Cup should see him be competitive. CLICK TO PLAY AUDIO
Audio
AUDIO: Michael Hickmott on Racing HQ
Trainer Michael Hickmott is Qld bound with Derby contender Party Crasher (NZ) (Ocean Park). Hickmott says he is very progressive and deserves his chance in the blue riband. Michael Hickmott 20.05.2025 - Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett - Apple Podcasts
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 19 May 2025
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