New Zealand
New Zealand-bred Running Glory (NZ), a son of Kermadec, sealed a treble for trainer John Size at Sha Tin on Thursday, giving him a 44-42 lead over Frankie Lor after 42 of 88 scheduled meetings. Entered for the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on 20 March, Running
International
New Zealand Bloodstock graduate Cheerful Days’ (Smart Missile) emergence as one of Hong Kong’s most consistent performers elevated sharply at Sha Tin on Thursday when the under-rated gelding provided Francis Lui and Alexis Badel with a Class 1 Chinese New Year Cup Handicap (1400m) triumph. Stereotyped as a Happy
New Zealand
Southland trainer Robert Dennis fluctuates in his description of talented staying mare Savezar (NZ) (Savabeel) but always within the range of "quirky" and "mad". He concedes the Savabeel mare constantly tests his patience and more than once he has considered moving her on from his stable.
New Zealand
Progressive three-year-old Pinarello has suffered a minor setback on his road to the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and connections have their fingers crossed he will be firmly back on track after Saturday. The well-related son of Tavistock and Zabeel’s Group-winning daughter Zonza missed a run last weekend
New Zealand
BY DANNY POWER *Long-time Melbourne racing journalist & friend of Murray Baker’s. When Murray Baker confided to a few friends last spring that he was planning to retire from training after the Sydney autumn carnival, most of us gave it little thought … most of us had heard the “I
New Zealand
Lessons learned from one of Australasia’s premier horsemen will stand Andrew Forsman in good stead for the next phase of his thoroughbred career. Forsman has trained in partnership with Murray Baker for the past decade and their close and successful association has been marked by 24 Group One victories
Audio
Andrew Bensley talks with legendary trainer Murray Baker, who has announced his impending retirement on April 30, with Andrew Forsman set to train solo from their current Cambridge base from May 1. The Hall Of Fame horseman has saddled the winners of 56 Group One races, including 22 in Australia,
New Zealand
Wingatui trainers Brian and Shane Anderton might have five chances in Saturday's ODT Southern Mile Qualifier (1600m) on their home track but their best chance of winning the series final could be lining up in the day's feature. The Andertons have an abundance of progressive lower-grade
Breeding
New Zealand currently boasts some of its most exciting young sire talent, and now another batch of well-credentialled newcomers are set for eagerly-anticipated debuts during Karaka 2022. First season sires made a big splash at last year’s sale, with the likes of Almanzor, Time Test and Satono Aladdin all
New Zealand
The Group One focus for talented Taranaki three-year-old Shamus (NZ) (Shamexpress) has shifted to a shorter challenge in the wake of his first defeat at Te Rapa. The son of Shamexpress had won four on the bounce, including the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m), before he finished third in his
Australia
It was a red-letter day for New Zealand-breds in Australia on Wednesday. On the Kensington track at Randwick Kiwi-breds won three of the seven races, including a trifecta in the Benchmark 72 1800m, led home by former Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender Reggiewood (NZ) (Redwood). The son of
Breeding
Bloodstock agent Stuart Hale has announced the dates for his 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale tour. The five day programme covers the Auckland and Waikato region, visiting 30 venues with refreshments and meals provided. To book a spot on the tour contact Stuart Hale on 0274920975. Itinerary SUNDAY 6TH