Australia
James McDonald is relishing being back aboard New Zealand-bred star Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed). The leading Sydney hoop was separated from the multiple Group One winner in the spring when she campaigned in Melbourne, as a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Chris Waller-trained five-year-old
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Talented three-year-old Impecunious (NZ) (Sacred Falls) is likely to be given an extra week to get over her exertions when a luckless fourth in the Gr.2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on February 20, with trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young likely to look to Sydney
New Zealand
Racing Administrators remain hopeful that Ellerslie will be the venue for this year’s Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), but a call as to whether the bumper race meeting can proceed at Auckland’s premier course on Sunday will be made as late as Friday afternoon. What at
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There aren’t many better ways for a jockey to celebrate buying a new home than riding a treble the next day. Craig Grylls did exactly that at Matamata, his three winners including Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) victor Bonny Lass. It came a day after he and his
New Zealand
The Danny Walker-trained On Display (NZ) (Showcasing) is likely to be a late nomination for Sunday’s Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) after his final serious hit-out on Tuesday morning. Based in South Auckland, Walker said his training operation hasn’t been affected too much by
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A comprehensive three-length victory at Matamata on Saturday has set promising three-year-old Tar And Cement (NZ) (Reliable Man) on a path to the Gr.2 Fusion Electrical Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham next month. The Reliable Man gelding made it two wins from two starts when he
New Zealand
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and the Auckland Racing Club (ARC) held discussions on Sunday morning regarding the impact of Saturday’s announcement that Auckland was moving back into Covid Alert Level 3 for seven days. Of primary concern is the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), which was
New Zealand
After a night of celebrations at his favourite local restaurant, Matamata trainer Graham Richardson made an understandably slow start to his Sunday morning schedule. Richardson and a group of friends had good cause to party on Saturday evening after he and co-trainer Rogan Norvall captured the most prized trophy
New Zealand
Taranaki trainer Robbie Patterson took time out on Sunday morning for a spot of fishing with a group of mates, safe in the knowledge he has progressive galloper Coventina Bay right where he wants her as a Group One target looms. The Shamexpress five-year-old gave punters a sparkling
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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