New Zealand
Two Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) will be near her potent best when she races at her pet distance in Saturday's Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings, says co-trainer Robert Wellwood. Wellwood, who trains in partnership with Roger James at Cambridge, was satisfied with the Jimmy Choux four-year-old&
Australia
Kiwi jockey Michael Walker made the most of his limited opportunities last Saturday as he notched the 25th Group One win of his career with a textbook ride on Odeum (Written Tycoon) to win the Gr.1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained filly
New Zealand
The Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) is the pinnacle for many jumping enthusiasts, and Wanganui trainer Jo Rathbone is no different. The race holds a special place for her, having taken out the Ellerslie feature as a jockey in 2005 aboard Just The Man for trainer Davina Waddell. “That (Great Northern
Breeding
Day Two of the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale Breeze Ups saw the final 126 two-year-olds sprint down the straight of Te Rapa Racecourse. A total of 255 horses breezed up across the two days, with the two-year-olds now heading to Karaka for NZB’s Ready to Run
Australia
Australia’s darling of the turf, Winx (Street Cry), lost her I Am Invincible foal overnight. “There are so many people involved in the Winx story from owners, staff past and present, to her many fans around the world,” former trainer Chris Waller said in a statement. “Our thoughts and
New Zealand
Star mare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands), who was named New Zealand Horse of the Year for the second year in succession on Sunday night, will be out to land her 12th Group One victory when she contests the Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings on Saturday. Connections have paid a late-entry
Australia
Expat New Zealand jockey Jason Collett will be looking to figuratively follow in the footsteps of his compatriot Sir Edmund Hillary and summit Everest this weekend. While it won’t be 8,848m above sea level, Collett will feel like he is if he takes home a winning share of
New Zealand
Group One winner Tiptronic (NZ) (O'Reilly) bypassed the first two legs of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival and trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall are hoping a less travelled path will benefit him at Hastings on Saturday. The son of O’Reilly will line-up in the Gr.
New Zealand
Top jumps jockey Aaron Kuru will be back in the saddle this weekend when he joins forces with the Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal-trained The Cossack (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) in Saturday’s Great Northern Hurdle (4190m). The talented rider parted company with Trueman at the final fence in a hurdle at
New Zealand
Hastings galloper Callsign Mav (NZ) (Atlante) came of age at his home track over the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival and has now been sent for a quick freshen-up ahead of summer targets. The John Bary-trained four-year-old was an upset victor of the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) first-up before
New Zealand
Otaki trainer Howie Mathews and his wife, Lorraine, have never been more proud of their evergreen galloper Sampson (NZ) (Dubai Destination) than at Hawera last Saturday as he clawed his way to victory. As an 11-year-old with 60.5kg on his back, he gave age and weight to all his
New Zealand
The rekindled career of star stayer Glory Days (NZ) (Red Giant) will be put to the test in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings on Saturday. The winner of last year’s Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) and placed in the Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m), the Red