Australia
Two weeks after being edged out by fellow Kiwi-bred galloper Lauding in a tight photo finish at Moonee Valley, Lincoln Rocks turned the tables in the pair’s rematch over the same course and distance in Saturday’s A$80,000 Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Handicap (2040m). Previously a two-time
Australia
One Dream One Soul has wasted little time in making her mark across the Tasman, producing a barnstorming finish to win Saturday’s A$80,000 Drummond Golf Handicap (1600m) at Moonee Valley in her second Australian start. Previously trained by Lee Somervell to win four of her 33 starts
Australia
Trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes are keen to raise the bar to black-type level with Evaporate after the Kiwi-bred gelding extended his winning sequence to three in a row in Saturday’s A$150,000 Ladbrokes Own Spring Handicap (1600m) at Moonee Valley. The son of Per Incanto was
Australia
Venerable galloper Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer) has added the Listed Wyong Cup (2100m) to his trophy cabinet for trainers John O'Shea and Tom Charlton. Ridden by Jason Collett, the son of Contributer sat off the leader Camaguey throughout before getting the better of his rivals in the
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Breeding
2023 Blue Diamond winner Little Brose (NZ) (Per Incanto) has been retired due to a tendon injury, with news on a stud deal still to come. The son of Per Incanto was trained by Ben, Will and J.D. Hayes and won Victoria’s premiere juvenile contest before a consistent
New Zealand
TAB New Zealand is set to acquire the Raceform brand and magazine publication (Raceform) from Raceform Publications Limited. The agreement will see TAB NZ take ownership of Raceform, which distributes a weekly magazine providing previews, news, opinions, fields and tips on New Zealand thoroughbred and New Zealand harness racing, as
Australia
There is no time like early spring to start dreaming of Derby glory, and that is the case for connections of impressive Sandown winner Giddy Up Warrior. The son of Saxon Warrior is a graduate of last year’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale and has been widely
New Zealand
Ellerslie has taken the next step in their return to racing, hosting a successful set of jumpouts for Auckland-trained horses, with 70 horses running against the rail and 28 outside cones on the course proper. Feedback from stakeholders, including the Racing Integrity Board, was positive regarding the track’s performance.
Australia
Sydney trainer Joe Pride is eyeing some lucrative targets with last weekend’s impressive Rosehill winner Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock). The four-year-old gelding has returned from a Classic season which concluded with a runner-up finish in the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m), with Pride surprised by the new-found dash from the
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Te Akau trainer Mark Walker joined Racing Pulse on Tuesday morning after Quintessa's impressive win in the Cockram in Melbourne and four winners in New Zealand on Saturday. https://omny.fm/shows/racin-pulse-with-michael-felgate/mark-walker-with-whats-next-for-quintessa
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This week on the Guerin report, Michael sits down with James McDonald in a two part interview to discuss his career, his wins from around the world, his best horses, and the period that changed his life. Plus we look ahead to the Hawke's Bay Spring Racing Carnival.