Australia
All members of the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame have gained induction through their own set of unique qualities, but if there’s one amongst the equine members that stands apart it is Starcraft. During the mid-2000s the big chestnut gained fame in both hemispheres, first as the
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Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston went home from Ashburton on Wednesday a happy man after picking up a winning double. Stable runner Severine (NZ) (Pins) continued her consistent form line when victorious in the Gary McCormick Transport Open 1400. The daughter of Pins settled midfield for jockey Chris Johnson who was
Australia
Lance O’Sullivan admits his confidence in Rocket Spade’s (Fastnet Rock) prospects for Australia’s richest staying classic hasn’t been bolstered by the subsequent Australian performances of the pair that trailed him home in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m). Rocket Spade is on the third line
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Astute trainer Roger James has every confidence that his top mare Concert Hall (NZ) (Savabeel) will stay 3200m in Sydney this autumn. Concert Hall arrived in Sydney on Monday for a two-race campaign, which takes in the Gr.2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m) on April 10 and the Gr.
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It was an agonising decision for jockey Samantha Collett in selecting her mount for the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Aroha on Saturday, and she is hoping she has chosen wisely. Collett had the choice of Group One winner Travelling Light (NZ) (El Roca)
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A pair of sisters recorded their respective maiden wins on Easter Monday, but at opposite ends of the country. The Jamie Richards-trained Charmaine’s Dream (NZ) (Charm Spirit) was the first sister on the board, winning over 1200m at Tauranga. Two hours later her year older full-sister, Sacred
Breeding
The catalogue for New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2021 National Weanling Sale, due to take place at Karaka on Friday 14 May, is now online. The dedicated weanling only session, to be hosted as a physical sale at the Karaka Sales Centre, features a 114-lot catalogue. Showcasing high quality weanlings
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Group Two winning Savabeel mare Yearn (NZ) has been retired and is likely to be sold as a broodmare prospect in the coming months. Prepared by Karen Fursdon for the majority of her career, Yearn’s biggest win came when landing the Gr.2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) in
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Star filly Amarelinha (NZ) (Savabeel) has given champion jockey Opie Bosson just the confidence boost he was looking for ahead of a trip to Sydney to partner her in Saturday week's A$1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. Bosson rode Amarelinha in a 1200m open
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Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will get two chances at Group One glory at Randwick on Saturday on the opening day of The Championships. The Frontman (NZ) (Makfi) will contest the A$2 million Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m), while Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) will be looking to
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What initially proved to be a massive headache for Robbie Patterson has proven to be one of the highlights of his training career. Exciting mare Coventina Bay (NZ) (Shamexpress) came into the Taranaki conditioner’s care with a few quirky traits, but she has matured with time and is now
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Classy filly Miss Tycoon Rose (Written Tycoon) looked close to a good thing when resuming after a long break at Riverton on Monday and that was how it played out despite a mid-race scare. The Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained Written Tycoon three-year-old was having her first