New Zealand
Team Rogerson started a big day at Te Rapa on Saturday in fine style with a victory by promising two-year-old filly De La Terre (NZ) (Reliable Man). The Tuhikaramea-based operation had a huge team lining up for the return to thoroughbred racing in the Waikato and were celebrating after the
New Zealand
Visiting Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock struck gold with his first runner following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown when Tellyawhat (NZ) (Dalghar) notched an impressive victory at Te Rapa. Most punters had expected the well-performed London Express (NZ) (Shampexpress) to provide Sharrock with his best chance in the rating 88 1000m dash
New Zealand
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards brought up his first century of training wins in New Zealand in his own right after Bak Da Master (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) scored in the first race at Awapuni on Saturday. Left stranded on 99 wins before the Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand, Bak Da Master
New Zealand
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry continued her red-hot run of form since racing recommenced following the COVID-19 hiatus, as she registered a winning treble at Awapuni on Saturday. Bambry had struck a winning double last week when racing returned at Wanganui with Speed Call (NZ) (Any Suggestion) and Spring Tide (NZ)
Australia
Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald has had a three-week riding ban reduced to seven days by the Racing NSW Appeals Panel. The panel upheld the stewards' decision that McDonald's effort on beaten favourite Threeood at Randwick last month breached the running and handling rule but reduced his
New Zealand
More than 1,000 race meetings at 51 venues throughout New Zealand were confirmed today by the Dates Committee of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) for the forthcoming racing year. The racing calendar, which covers the period from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021, follows consultation with the
Breeding
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association will host two pre-season educational afternoons in July. The sessions will upskill and provide useful information for Breeding Course students, farm staff and members. Session dates are: Wednesday 22nd July – Rich Hill Stud 1-3pm – Dry mare care * Dry mare management * Reproduction and the transitional
New Zealand
New Zealand racing enthusiasts can now get their live racing fix on loveracing.nz. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have added the capability of users to watch Trackside channels 1 and 2 live on the website. To take advantage of the new service, users will be required to register or log
International
Members of the public are allowed to return to Sha Tin on Sunday, with restrictions in place. The Hong Kong Jockey Club have announced people will be able to attend the meeting, as long as they book a reservation at the restaurant in advance. After consultation with the government, the
Australia
Three-time Group One winner Humidor (NZ) (Teofilo) will be transferred to Chris Waller. Originally trained in New Zealand by Johno Benner and Holly Wynyard, the rising eight-year-old gelding has also had stints with Darren Weir, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace, and most recently Lindsey Smith. There had been talk of
New Zealand
A name change 11 years ago has caused a massive headache for the Taranaki racing community. Taranaki Thoroughbred Racing Incorporated (TRI), who operate New Plymouth Raceway, changed its name when the Opunake Racing Club joined the Taranaki Racing Club more than a decade ago, and now the club is in
New Zealand
The search is on for a new Team Rogerson stable star after the retirement of Ferrando (NZ) (Fast 'n Famous), who will shortly begin a stud career. "We've got some nice horses coming through, a good team of young horses," Graeme Rogerson said. "But