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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 09 August 2020
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NZ Racing Desk
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AUDIO: Andrew Bensley
Andrew Bensley talks to Hazel Schofer after the apprentice rode six winners at the Hawera meeting. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/hazel-schofer
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Sharrock and Schofer dominate at Hawera
Trainer Allan Sharrock and his apprentice Hazel Schofer claimed all the plaudits at Hawera on Saturday with the pair dominating proceedings on the day. Sharrock and Schofer combined for victories aboard Shanghai Express, Tavi Mac, Beckidboo and Aricina as Sharrock also scored with The Grinder, ridden by Lisa Allpress, and
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Thrilling finish to Waikato Steeplechase
In a thrilling finish to the day’s second feature jumping event, Waverley visitor It’s A Wonder fought back in the final few strides to down South Island raider Delacroix in the Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m). The pair were locked together over the final two fences and just
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Tommyra pulls off long range target
A plan set by trainer Toby Autridge back in November came to fruition at Te Rapa when Tommyra bolted home in the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m). The nine-year-old Raise The Flag gelding had hinted he was cherry ripe for his task with a powerful finish for second
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AUDIO: Chrissy Bambry
Andrew Bensley speaks with Central Districts trainer Chrissy Bambry about her five runners at Hawera on Saturday. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/chrissy-bambry
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AUDIO: Pam Gerard
Andrew Bensley catches up with Ballymore stables co-trainer Pam Gerard regarding their runners at Te Rapa's feature jumps meeting on Saturday. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/pam-gerard-1
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Ballymore surpasses $6m season mark
Trans-Tasman trainer Michael Moroney had a season to remember last term, capped by She’s A Thief’s win at Caulfield last Saturday, taking the stable past the $6 million threshold for the season. “She’s A Thief is a good example of how we operate,” Michael Moroney said.
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Deal reached for talented filly Matchmaker
Impressive Riccarton debut winner Matchmaker will continue her career in Sydney this spring after breeder-owners Gus and Bianca Wigley reached a deal to sell a half-share in the filly. The Nick Wigley and Kayla Milnes-trained filly triumphed by 3-1/4 lengths in two-year-old company
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Big Mike a nice distraction for Phelan
Shaun Phelan won’t enjoy watching his fellow jumps jockeys compete in two of the country’s feature jumps races at Te Rapa on Saturday. The talented rider has been sidelined after breaking his wrist while schooling a horse in June and he is hoping to make a return to
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Veteran galloper to resume at Hawera
Evergreen galloper Sampson (NZ) (Dubai Destination) will kick-off his 11-year-old season at Hawera on Saturday and trainer Howie Mathews said his pride and joy is training like a horse half his age. “The way he is and his demeanor he is like a five-year-old. He