Australia
Contributer four-year-old Dhakuri was successful over 1850m at Newcastle on Friday for Godolphin and looks to have a bright future over ground. The James Cummings-trained gelding ran out a ready winner under a push button Christian Reith ride to notch his second win from nine career starts. A flashy-type, Dhakuri
New Zealand
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards had strong representation in the Pitch Sports Bar & Lucky Lizard (1300m) at Taupo on Friday, winning with Maasir (NZ) (Proisir), with Aromatic (NZ) (Sacred Falls) securing a stable quinella. Although settling last on a comfortable pace and still eight lengths astern at the 600m,
New Zealand
Promising four-year-old Rua Rocks (NZ) (El Roca) broke maiden company at Taupo on Friday when taking out the Mitre 10 Mega Taupo (1800m). The son of El Roca was having his sixth start for trainer Carl Henderson and had been knocking on the door for some time, having placed in
New Zealand
Three-year-old gelding El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking) is looking to continue his family’s legacy after comfortably securing his maiden win in the DPA Chartered Accountants (1200m) at Taupo on Friday. The son of Shocking had shown plenty of ability in his trials, and when runner-up on debut as a juvenile
Australia
Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood has been handed the reigns of come-back stayer Surprise Baby (NZ) (Shocking). The son of Shocking has been off the scene since finishing 13th in last year’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), subsequently suffering a hock injury when preparing for the Gr.2 Zipping Classic
New Zealand
Nine-time Group One winner Avantage (Fastnet Rock) has been retired from racing after suffering a tendon injury. The Jamie Richards-trained six-year-old was favourite for Saturday’s Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings, the first Group One of the New Zealand racing season. “We’re all absolutely gutted about Avantage
Australia
Jakkalberry is developing a knack for leaving quality three-year-olds. The ill-fated Novara Park stallion enjoyed Classic success last season through the deeds of three-time Derby hero Explosive Jack, and he could have a quality filly on his hands this year in the form of Elusive Express. The Anthony and Sam
New Zealand
A week ago, the chances of talented four-year-old Frontman (NZ) (Makfi) contesting the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings looked slim, but a host of contributing factors have resulted in a change of heart. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained four-year-old ventures to Hawke’s Bay for the first
Australia
Auckland's extended lockdown is wearing thin with trainer Nick Bishara but the anticipation of another big weekend of racing is giving him some respite. Bishara will have to be content watching the action from home as his star mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) looks to add to her
Australia
Group One winner Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) has arrived back in New Zealand after a two-start campaign in Melbourne. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained four-year-old finished an eye catching fourth in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) and looked to be travelling well in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva
Australia
Former Kiwi galloper No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) will have his second tilt at Group Three level when he contests the Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) on Friday. The son of Pins has had six starts in Australia for trainer Chris Waller for three wins and two placings, justifying former trainer Bill
New Zealand
The opening day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival has special meaning for Matamata couple Simon and Katrina Alexander, and even more so for the 2021 renewal. Tarzino Stakes day traditionally doubles as Daffodil Day in a fund-raising event for the Cancer Society, which for the Alexanders includes sponsoring