Australia
In an epic battle that revived memories of grand galloper Octagonal, Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) has edged out Godolphin pair Colette (Hallowed Crown) and Avilius (Pivotal) in a thrilling edition of the Gr.1 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. Less than a length separated the first five horses across
Australia
Star Of The Seas (NZ) (Ocean Park) secured a spot in the All-Star Mile with a tough win in the Gr.2 Blamey Stakes (1600m). The Chris Waller-trained gelding held off a determined challenge from Fifty Stars (Sea The Stars), who was trying to become the first horse to claim
New Zealand
Local filly Bonny Lass (NZ) (Super Easy) carried the hopes of her breeder Sandy Moore and a mixture of racing newbies and experienced hands to victory in Saturday’s Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Ltd Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m). The two-year-old filly is raced by Moore, the vice-president of the
New Zealand
Avantage (Fastnet Rock) continued her march into the realms of super stardom when she made it career Group One number eight with a gritty win in the Gr.1 El Cheapo Cars Weight-For-Age Classic (1600m). Unbeaten in three starts, all at Group One level, in her current campaign, Avantage was
New Zealand
Trainer Jamie Richards and the Te Akau Racing team entered Saturday’s Gr.3 Waikato Stud Slipper (1200m) on their home patch at Matamata on Saturday with a strong hand and played it to perfection when producing the quinella in the juvenile feature for the colts and geldings. Richards lined
New Zealand
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston picked up a quinella at his home meeting on Friday when The Garrison (NZ) (Alamosa) and Diceland (NZ) (Zacinto) went one-two in the Canterbury Equine Clinic Maiden (1400m). The Garrison was given a patient ride by apprentice jockey Kozzi Asano, racing towards the rear of the
Australia
Impressive last start winner Comme Bella Fille (NZ) (Complacent) will join the Sydney stable of John O’Shea following her purchase by Australian syndicators OTI on the recommendation of bloodstock agent Phill Cataldo. Prepared by Cambridge trainer Catherine Cameron, the daughter of Complacent has had three starts for a win
New Zealand
Matamata trainer Chad Orsmby is looking forward to lining up debutant Mana Nui (NZ) (No Nay Never) in the Gr.3 Waikato Stud Slipper (1200m) at his home track on Saturday. Orsmby admits the two-year-old colt faces a stiff task against his more practiced opponents, which includes the likes of
New Zealand
Trainer Lance Noble is shooting for back-to-back winners of the Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Ltd Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) when he saddles Hinchinbrook filly Beldarra on Saturday. 12 months ago, Noble enjoyed one of his most satisfying wins when Vernazza (NZ) (More Than Ready) proved too good for her
New Zealand
Robert Wellwood reckons he might have a star autumn two-year-old on his hands. But the Cambridge trainer won't mind if talented Lonhro colt Western Springs (NZ) can pick up a late summer feature on the way there. Western Springs will tackle Saturday's Gr.3 Waikato Stud
International
Sky Field (Deep Field) was back in winning form on Wednesday winning at Happy Valley in Hong Kong. The four-year-old gelding’s win delighted trainer Caspar Fownes as the son of Deep Field collected a HK$1,500,000 High Achievement Bonus for winning a Class 1 contest before reaching
New Zealand
Group Three winner Germanicus (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) showed he is in excellent order ahead of a return to racing, winning a 1000m trial at Pukekohe on Thursday that was restricted to stakes performers. The Danica Guy-trained five-year-old narrowly edged out the Lance Noble-trained Bavella (Snitzel), with the Jamie Richards