New Zealand
Nigel Tiley would usually be enjoying the warmer climate of Queensland at this time of year, however, the Pukekohe trainer is getting set to line-up a handful of his team at his home track on Saturday. “Normally we go and base ourselves at the Sunshine Coast for a couple of
Australia
Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace secured an early double at Sandown on Wednesday with a pair of Kiwi-bred fillies. Pride of Dubai filly Mystique Falcon (NZ) (Pride of Dubai) recorded her maiden win over 1300m in just her second start. She finished eighth when on debut over 1200m at
New Zealand
Five-year-old gelding Demonetization (All Too Hard) has been plagued by issues throughout his racing career and trainer Nigel Tiley believes he finally has him back to somewhere near his best. The son of All Too Hard, a one-time Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) favourite, had his three-year-old season cut
New Zealand
Wingatui trainers Brian and Shane Anderton are trying to put a forgettable season behind them as they look towards the new term. The father and son team have posted 12 wins this season, well down on their usual 30-odd win tally, but Brian Anderton is confident they have the horsepower
Breeding
Australian-based Group One winning mare Rollout The Carpet (Holy Roman Emperor) will be auctioned as part of a high-profile dispersal sale later this month on Gavelhouse Plus. The winner of the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), Rollout The Carpet is in foal to five-time Group One winning son
Australia
Te Akau’s Australian-based team of Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) and Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) have returned to work in Sydney under the care of Te Akau Racing's Ashey Handley, and trainer Jamie Richards said their early progress would determine their spring paths. "They'll be nominated
Breeding
Rich Hill Stud shuttle stallion Vadamos has secured his first win as a sire when Sa Pala Umbrossa won on debut over 1200m at Chilivani, in Italy, on Monday. The Antonio Cottu-trained two-year-old beat Lory Di Toni into second with Capo Testa coming home in third. Vadamos had an illustrious
Australia
The combination of Spicer Thoroughbreds and trainer Lindsey Smith have enjoyed good success in recent weeks with horses emanating from New Zealand. That trend continued on Sunday when progressive galloper Mystery Shot (Shooting To Win) kept his record unblemished for Smith, with an impressive victory at Ballarat over 1200m. The
Australia
Sydney trainer John Sargent is over the moon with the way Group One performer Brandenburg (NZ) has returned to his Randwick barn and he is now eyeing some lofty spring targets with the son of Burgundy. Brandenburg had a quality three-year-old season, placing twice at Group level in spring before
Breeding
Anna Miles and Michael Simpson of Pear Tree Farm are looking forward to Sunday when their two weanling colts go under the virtual hammer in New Zealand Bloodstock’s Weanling Sale on plus.gavelhouse.com. “We have been really lucky because we drew lot 1 with the Proisir colt out
Australia
Trans-Tasman Group One winner Te Akau Shark’s return to training has been delayed due to impending surgery on a rare eye condition. The popular galloper has been spelling in New South Wales after finishing fifth in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at the end of a fruitful
Breeding
Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Belardo’s flying start as a freshman sire has continued over the weekend with two more winners, taking his tally to four winners in the space of seven days. Isabella Giles, from the Clive Cox yard, stuck to her task and started to pull away over