Breeding
Astute breeder Kevin Hickman’s foresight and the rolling hills of his Matamata-based Valachi Downs has produced many high-class gallopers including champion race mare Silent Achiever. With just two days left to bid on their Unreserved Reduction Sale on Gavelhouse Plus, buyers have the opportunity to tap into the farm’
New Zealand
Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley enjoyed a day out on his home track, saddling three winners on Wednesday headed by impressive juvenile Quicken Away (Vancouver), who defeated a strong field over 1200m to book his place in next month’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). The Ben
New Zealand
Te Akau principal David Ellis and trainer Jamie Richards have elected to remain in New Zealand with Group One-winning juvenile Sword Of State (Snitzel). New Zealand’s leading stable announced the colt will instead head to the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni on April
Australia
Last start Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) victor Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer) will be out to add another Guineas to his name at Rosehill this weekend. The John O’Shea-trained gelding will step up to 2000m for the second time in his career in the postponed Gr.1 Rosehill
New Zealand
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman landed an early double at Pukekohe on Wednesday, with promising three-year-olds Daqiansweet Junior (NZ) (Sweet Orange) and Granados (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) both scoring over 2100m and shaping as stayers of the future. Daqiansweet Junior took plenty of confidence from a maiden win at
New Zealand
Leading trainer Stephen Marsh is getting the best of both worlds with talented mare Belle Fascino (NZ) (Per Incanto). Marsh will produce last month's Gr.3 White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m) winner and her stablemate Bronte Beach (NZ) (Reliable Man) in Saturday's Gr.3 Valachi Downs
New Zealand
Clinton Isdale has put plenty of work into improving Tina Again’s (NZ) (El Roca) barrier manners, and the Te Awamutu trainer is starting to reap the rewards for his efforts. Tina Again initially proved to be a handful at the barriers and Isdale took her on as a project
New Zealand
Hall of Fame trainer John Wheeler will be back in Australia in a serious way this autumn, targeting the Sydney autumn carnival as well as making his regular raid on the Oakbank jumping carnival in South Australia. Three of the New Plymouth trainer’s horses – Cleaver (NZ) (Guillotine), Macklemore (NZ)
Australia
Group One-winning mare Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) is nearing a raceday return after a bout with illness. "She had a kidney infection," trainer Michael Moroney told Racing.com. "She had to go to Werribee (Vet Hospital) for a while. It was lucky we picked it up. "
Australia
A tilt at one of the world’s most prestigious races, the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2400m) remains a possibility for New Zealand-bred mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed). The daughter of Zed has tasted Group One success in Australia over the distance in the Caulfield Cup,
New Zealand
Group One winner Travelling Light (NZ) (El Roca) will be on trial for an Australian assignment at Tauranga this weekend. The Ben Foote-trained mare will contest the Gr.2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy (1600m) and her performance on Saturday will dictate whether she travels to Sydney to target the Gr.
New Zealand
Group Two-winning filly Needle And Thread (Makfi) will undergo minor surgery later this week to remove a bone chip. The Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer-trained filly was one of the favoured runners for last Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) but tailed the field home. “She got a