New Zealand
New Zealand’s green pastures have it rated as one of the world’s leading thoroughbred nurseries, though in the last few weeks it has been a few of the country’s racing participants turning a shade of green. Racing temporarily ceased in New Zealand in March as a result
Australia
Just days after his younger sister won the Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) in Adelaide, seven-year-old Gobstopper (NZ) (Tavistock) has claimed another feature win of his own in the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool (3200m). By Tavistock out of Bagalollies, Gobstopper is a brother to last Saturday's
Australia
Ciaron Maher has landed a fifth victory in Australia's longest race with Ablaze (NZ) (Raise The Flag) winning the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at Warrnambool. His win on Tuesday is shared with training partner David Eustace and comes on the back of Maher's earlier wins with
Australia
It’s always great when a plan comes to fruition, especially one that was made six months ago. New Zealand has been a great supplier of quality horses for Victorian trainer Henry Dwyer and last November he once again identified a horse he thought had plenty of promise for Australia’
New Zealand
Prominent Palmerston North trainer Kevin Gray has had an overwhelming reminder of the lives touched by his long-time friend Gary Freeman since the death of the highly regarded central districts horseman. Freeman (78) passed away last Friday and, since news of his death spread, Gray and his wife, Kathleen,
Australia
It was an emotional day on Saturday for the team at Cambridge Stud. The prestigious thoroughbred nursery went through a tumultuous few months last year when losing three stallions, including flagbearer Tavistock, but they had something to cheer about on the weekend when celebrating his first Oaks winner. His daughter
Australia
Group One winning trainer Henry Dwyer has fond memories of the Warrnambool Carnival and he is hoping to conjure some more when Kiwi import The Black Leopard (NZ) (Ekraar) contests one of Wednesday’s features, the Listed Warrnambool Cup (2350m). A young Dwyer would often follow his late father Mick
Breeding
In a year where the resilience of breeders is likely to be tested in New Zealand, Westbury Stud have taken a positive approach to the troubled times when announcing their roster and fee structure for the upcoming season. “It is imperative for breeders to mate their mares this year, as
Australia
Fresh from her win in the Listed Wagga Wagga Gold Cup, House Of Cartier (Alamosa) will now try to add the $200,000 Gosford Gold Cup. Four-year-old House Of Cartier is among 26 nominations for Saturday's Listed Gosford Gold Cup (2000m) which this year is being
Australia
Dual purpose jockey Clayton Douglas has been attending the Warrnambool May carnival for as long as he can remember. His father Vic trained three winners of the Grand Annual Steeplechase (Hoki 1995-96, Miracle Star 2000) while Clayton's first ride in the 5500m marathon resulted in victory aboard
International
Exciting three-year-old Holy Mongolemperor (NZ) (More Than Ready) has been sold and will do his future racing in Hong Kong. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained colt has been placed in three of his seven starts. The good-looking son of More Than Ready was last seen
Australia
Promising New Zealand-bred three-year-old Kinane (Reliable Man) will bypass the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday in favour of Queensland targets over the coming month. The son of Reliable Man has won two of his four starts, including a last-start victory in the Gr.