Australia
Five-year-old mare West Wind (NZ) (Pins) made it three wins in a row when leading all the way in the MSC Signs Handicap (2040m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night under jockey John Allen. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained mare has been a model of consistency and advanced her
Australia
Mornington trainer Brett Scott is deriving the best from handy stayer Irish Flame (NZ) (Zed) who won the Lockdown Legends Handicap (2040m) at Moonee Valley on Friday night. The son of Zed transferred from Scott’s old boss John Wheeler after a Waverley trial in late June and the six-time
Australia
Harlech (NZ) (Darci Brahma) helped trainer Mike Moroney make it back-to-back Benalla Cups, returning to form to take out the 2020 edition of the $125,000 country cup on Friday. Moroney trained last year’s Benalla Cup winner Hang Man, however it was an unusual back-to-back victory with the 2019
Australia
Bryce Heys realises the enormity of the task Stylebender (NZ) (Tavistock) faces in the Bondi Stakes (1600m) but the trainer thinks his improving colt can give a good sight in the $1 million race at Randwick. The lightly-raced Stylebender still carries a maiden tag and is clearly a work in
Breeding
All are welcome to attend. Please note the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale is a physical sale at Karaka where horses will be available for inspection on complex in the days leading up to the November 18 & 19 sale dates. Monday, 26th October Labour Day Tuesday 27th
Audio
Andrew Bensley talks with trainer Tony Pike about his runners across New Zealand over the weekend. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/tony-pike-friday-23-oct-2020
Audio
Andrew Bensley talks with trainer Stephen Marsh about his runners across New Zealand on Saturday. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/stephen-marsh-friday-23-oct-2020
Australia
Fresh from capturing Sydney's two biggest races of the spring, jockey Kerrin McEvoy is setting his sights on winning the only leg of the sport's grand slam to elude him. The Melbourne and Caulfield Cups, Cox Plate and Golden Slipper are considered the jewels in the
New Zealand
Trainer Danny O’Brien is looking forward to watching exciting three-year-old Young Werther (NZ), a son of Tavistock, have his final hit-out at Moonee Valley on Saturday ahead of the Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) at Flemington next week. The current Derby favourite will contest the Gr.2 Drummond Golf
New Zealand
Through friendships forged in the tight-knit jumping community, a number of Kiwi horses have crossed the Tasman this year and joined the Mornington stable of Brett Scott. The latest addition to that list is the dual Group Two winner Imelda Mary, who will make her first start for the former
New Zealand
The pride of Levin, Dolcetto, is facing an uphill task when he lines-up in the Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Thompson Handicap (1600m) at Trentham on Sunday. The Sylvia Kay-trained eight-year-old has been lumbered with 60kg for the race, giving his nearest rival, Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Ladies
New Zealand
Saturday’s Listed Christchurch Casino Spring Classic (2000m) at Riccarton will be the first black-type test for a horse in the form of his life. Five Princes (NZ) (Red Giant) has flown through the grades with four wins in his last five starts, from maiden grade right through to a