New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 23 February 2025
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Australia
Jimmy shines brightly in Oakleigh Plate
Former Kiwi galloper Jimmysstar scored a stunning win in the Gr.1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday under a brilliant Ethan Brown ride. The son of Per Incanto stalked eventual runner-up She’s Bulletproof and launched from the rear of the field to record an emphatic length and
Australia
Nine of the best for Brightside
Champion galloper Mr Brightside notched his ninth Group One victory when winning the Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday for trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes under a positive Craig Williams ride. The son of Bullbars displayed all his fighting qualities as he made it back-to-back Futurity
Australia
Group One target for Classy Coeur Volante
Coeur Volante delivered a commanding performance at Caulfield on Saturday, securing her third Stakes victory in the Gr.3 Mannerism Stakes (1400m) under the guidance of jockey Blake Shinn. Prepared by Mike Moroney and Glen Thompson, the talented Proisir mare overcame a challenging run at Sandown in her previous start,
Australia
Group Two victory for Firestorm
Smart four-year-old mare Firestorm snared a well-deserved Group Two victory when getting the better of her rivals in the Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday. Prepared by Chris Waller and ridden by Jason Collett, Firestorm was resuming from a spell and got the better of her rivals late
Australia
Step Aside bags deserved Sydney win
Handy five-year-old gelding Step Aside ran out a ready winner of the Rosehill Bowling Club Handicap (1300m) on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller under a perfect Zac Lloyd ride as the young hoop showed his class with an early treble at Rosehill. Lloyd rode the first three winners and had
Australia
Shanwah cruises to Autumn Classic success
Well-bred three-year-old Shanwah is fulfilling his potential as a gelding for trainer Ciaron Maher with a dominant display in the Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Caulfield. The New Zealand bred son of Too Darn Hot has recorded three victories in succession with Saturday’s win coming under a heady
New Zealand
Moncur’s wealth of experience continues Entain’s commitment to New Zealand
Entain is maintaining its deep commitment to New Zealand’s long-term and sustainable success in the racing and sports industry, following the appointment of respected wagering identity Sam Moncur to the Managing Director role. With more than a decade of experience in racing and wagering, Moncur has an acute understanding
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 17 February 2025
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Audio: Ken Kelso on Racing Pulse
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New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 16 February 2025
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Australia
With Your Blessing cracks $500,000 with Randwick romp
New Zealand-bred gelding With Your Blessing (NZ) (Vadamos) took his career earnings past A$500,000 with an emphatic victory in Saturday’s A$160,000 Macquarie St Social Handicap (1300m) at Randwick. The six-year-old has now had 28 starts for six wins, nine placings and A$521,955 in