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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 14 June 2020
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Smart 'N' Sexy breaks maiden in Dalrello
Co-trainer Trent Edmonds admitted relief when promising filly Smart 'N' Sexy (NZ) (Smart Missile) shed her maiden status in the Listed Dalrello Stakes (1200m). The Dalrello Stakes has proved a good guide to the future with four recent winners going on to win more black-type races.
Australia
Crosshaven scores strong Valley victory
Crosshaven looks to have earned himself a short break after maintaining his unbeaten record with a fighting win at The Valley. The Lindsay Park-trained two-year-old followed an easy debut Geelong victory with success in the Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Handicap (1200m) on Saturday and sports the colours of
New Zealand
Myers revitalised ahead of racing’s return
The constant barrage of riding can take its toll on the enjoyment factor for many jockeys, however, the COVID-19 enforced hiatus from their grueling schedule has revitalised many riders passion for the sport. Leading Central Districts jockey Rosie Myers was one such rider and she said she was able
Breeding
Star sprinters join burgeoning Valachi Downs roster
In a strong message of support to the New Zealand breeding industry, Valachi Downs have announced two new additions to their stallion roster for the coming breeding season. Dual Group One winner Ten Sovereigns, the best and fastest son of outstanding young sire No Nay Never, will travel to New
New Zealand
Proposed changes to Racing Industry Bill
New Zealand’s Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee has put forward a number of proposed changes to the country’s new Racing Industry Bill, with the legislation now expected to pass into law a month later than originally planned. Filed in December 2019, the bill is the second part in
Breeding
Vale Battle Paint
Chequers Stud have reported the death of their resident sire Battle Paint, with the son of Tale of the Cat humanely euthanised on Tuesday after a battle with colic. The winner of three races in Europe, Battle Paint was runner-up to Holy Roman Emperor in the Gr.1 Grand
Australia
Tavisan well suited
Caulfield trainer Mick Price, who trains in partnership with Michael Kent Jr, believes Tavistock four-year-old Tavisan (NZ) is well placed at Moonee Valley on Saturday to maintain his winning form. The five-win gelding was back in the winner’s circle when successful at Caulfield over 1100m last
New Zealand
Group Two winner primed for return
Kevin Hughes was excited to have Group Two-winning mare Emily Margaret back at the trials on Thursday. The daughter of Pins finished near the tail of the field in her 1000m heat at Rangiora after being caught on the rail, but Hughes, who trains in partnership with his wife
Breeding
Roaring start for Belardo
Progeny of Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Belardo have made an impressive start to their careers as racing resumes in Europe. His juveniles are just hitting the track and are showing early promise, recording their sire’s first two victories this week. Golden Melody became Belardo’s first winner when taking
Australia
Selica freshened for Rivette Series races
Six weeks after contesting the Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) in Adelaide, three-year-old Selica (NZ) (Makfi) is set to compete over a much shorter distance at Moonee Valley. The Phillip Stokes-trained filly finished eighth in the Oaks at Morphettville on May 2 and drops to 1200m in
Breeding
Dedicated Weanling Sale Live on Gavelhouse Plus
New Zealand Bloodstock’s first-ever National Weanling Sale is now live, with the quality 82-lot catalogue available to view on Gavelhouse Plus. Bidding on the weanling only sale launched today and will run for an 11-day period, with the first lot closing on Sunday 21 June at