Australia
Class Waikato galloper Beauden (NZ) (Bullbars) is being set some lofty Melbourne targets this spring. The multiple stakes winner appeared in public for the first time this preparation for an exhibition gallop between races at Te Rapa last Saturday, a gallop which left his trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson very
New Zealand
Most people need an incentive to get out of bed on a cold winter’s morning, and for Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock it has been the return of his star galloper Hiflyer (NZ) (Tavistock). The Group One performer hasn’t been sighted on raceday since 2019 after sustaining a
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New Zealand
Underrated winter galloper Tappy’s One (NZ) (Proisir) cemented his claim to being the most improved horse in commission in the South Island at present with a gritty win in Sunday’s Crombie & Price Ltd Oamaru Cup (1600m). The four-year-old son of Proisir joined the Kerry and
New Zealand
Trainer Aaron Bidlake is quick to point out he didn’t take much of a shine to gritty four-year-old Rocktilyoudrop (NZ) (Rock ’N’ Pop) when he first showed up at his Opaki stable. Originally prepared at Cambridge by Ralph Manning, the Rock ‘N’ Pop gelding was purchased by
New Zealand
Danielle Johnson is only just starting to allow herself the luxury of enjoying the feeling of satisfaction that comes with taking out her first national jockeys’ premiership. A winning double aboard It Might Be You (NZ) (Savabeel) and Gerda (Denman) at Te Rapa on Saturday, took her tally to 151
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Local trainer Allan Sharrock gained a special result on his home track on Saturday to round out a record-breaking season for his New Plymouth-based stable. Sharrock prepared the quinella in the Listed Powerworx Opunake Cup (1400m) when rider Sam Weatherley guided race favourite Justaskme (NZ) (No Excuse Needed)
New Zealand
Rookie apprentice Ace Lawson-Carroll completed his first winning ride in fine style when he guided handy winter sprinter Crystallize (NZ) (Iffraaj) to a comfortable victory at Te Rapa on Saturday. The 16-year-old, who weighs just 48kgs, made full use of his 4kg apprentice claim aboard the Danny
New Zealand
Debutante It Might Be You (NZ) (Savabeel) looked to have a bright future ahead of her as she easily won a maiden 1200m event at Te Rapa on Saturday. Despite being caught wide on the pace throughout, the Mike Moroney and Pam Gerard-trained daughter of Savabeel was handled patiently
Breeding
The much-anticipated auction of high-class race mare Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) has come to a close with the winning bid securing the high class mare for $800,000 on Gavelhouse Plus. The successful bid went the way of Kia Ora Stud in Scone, Australia. Bloodstock and
New Zealand
The Oamaru Jockey Club is delighted to announce that it will pay a $36,000 bonus to the connections of any horse who can win this year’s Crombie and Price Ltd Oamaru Cup and the Winning Edge Presentations 124th Winter Cup. The Crombie Price Ltd Oamaru Cup carries a