New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 17 October 2021
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New Zealand
There You Go rockets to 1000 Guineas favouritism
Visiting Cambridge filly There You Go firmed into the clear favourite for next month’s Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton after dominating her rivals in the Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m) at Ashburton. The Tony Pike-trained daughter of Niagara had turned plenty
Audio
AUDIO: Jamie Richards
AUDIO: Andrew Bensley speaks to trainer Jamie Richards about the sparkling Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) victory by Savy Yong Blonk https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/jamie-richards-sat-16-oct
New Zealand
Savy Yong Blonk too crisp in Livamol
A picture-perfect ride by Danielle Johnson ensured quality staying mare Savy Yong Blonk was given every opportunity to succeed at Hastings on Saturday and she duly delivered with an outstanding victory in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m). The Jamie Richards-trained six-year-old was touted as one
Audio
AUDIO: Roger James
AUDIO: Andrew Bensley speaks with Roger James after Two Illicit made a winning start to her spring campaign in the Gr.3 Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/roger-james-sat-16-oct-2021
New Zealand
Two Illicit too good in Hastings feature sprint
Noted fresh-up performer Two Illicit provided another example of her undoubted ability when she cruised to victory in the Gr. 3 Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained five-year-old was having her first run since an unsuccessful two-race campaign
International
Partnership celebrates with well-named colt
A successful global partnership celebrated another international victory overnight when the aptly-named Almanzor colt Franz won at Haydock in England at the first time of asking. The two-year-old is owned by Nicolas de Chambure’s Haras d’Etreham and Brendan and Jo Lindsay’s Cambridge Stud, who
New Zealand
Katie Perrie on song for Staphanos
Rotorua has become a happy stomping ground for Katie Perrie and she will be aiming to continue her good record at Arawa Park on Sunday in the Gr.3 Staphanos Classic (1950m). The Jim Collett-trained seven-year-old has had two starts at the track for a win and
New Zealand
Te Toki sale off the table
The anticipated sale of unbeaten three-year-old Te Toki is off the table after negotiations with an Australian party fell through. The Tarzino gelding passed the full battery of pre-sale tests, only for negotiations to break down at a crucial stage. Te Toki, the impressive winner of his
Australia
Quick Thinker out of Caulfield Cup
The Andrew Forsman and Murray Baker-trained Quick Thinker is out of the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) after suffering a tendon issue. Connections scratched the five-year-old on Friday morning after the issue was found during the morning check-up. "Unfortunate news this morning, with Quick Thinker
New Zealand
Robusto smoking ahead of Livamol
The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Robusto will have just her second tilt at elite level when she lines-up in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings on Saturday. The daughter of Zed ran 11th in the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie earlier this year
Australia
Wetter the better for Explosive Jack
Connections of last season’s Derby hero Explosive Jack are hoping the rain continues to fall in Melbourne ahead of the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on Saturday. “If the heavens opened up that would greatly improve his chances,” Ciaron Maher, who trains in partnership with Daivd Eustace, told RSN927.