New Zealand
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, along with the other two codes of harness and greyhound racing, has taken steps to ensure racing will continue during the COVID-19 pandemic in conjunction with the TAB. There are approximately 14,398 full-time equivalent jobs sustained by the New Zealand Racing Industry with a value-added
New Zealand
There remain a few unknown variables to overcome, but the green light has been given by syndicate manager Adrian Clark to press on to the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) with exciting filly Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle). Clark met with trainer Shaune Ritchie on Friday afternoon and the
International
The world may be in the grips of the Covid-19 epidemic, but it is business as usual for Te Akau’s Singapore trainer Mark Walker. The premiership-leading trainer has been impressed with Singapore’s handling of the virus, which has meant racing has been able to continue on the island
Australia
Biosecurity conditions will force trainer Jamie Richards to watch Te Akau Shark's (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) George Ryder Stakes bid from afar but the measures could favour one of the star galloper's rivals. Richards has opted to base himself at home in New Zealand following the
New Zealand
Tributes are flowing for Cambridge trainer Glynn Brick, who was killed in a car accident on Maungatautari Road on Sunday. The talented horseman made a lasting impression on jockey Maija Vance, who was riding his hurdler Zedsational when she had her life-changing fall at Rotorua in September 2018. Vance said
New Zealand
London Banker (NZ) (Tavistock) will be out to continue his winning streak at Tauranga on Saturday when he lines-up in the J Swap Contractors Bay Of Plenty Cup (2100m). The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained four-year-old has won his last two starts and his connections are hoping he can add
Australia
A group of 25 jockeys has agreed to enhanced biosecurity measures to ensure the continuation of racing in Victoria. The 25 will abstain from trackwork, jump-outs and barrier trials and only ride on race days in a bid to minimise the chances of a jockey contracting covid-19 and to keep
Australia
Trainer Mike Moroney reckons jockey Michael Dee will be out to make amends in the Group One Galaxy on Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) after a luckless unplaced run in the Newmarket Handicap. Tofane finished seventh in the recent Group One Newmarket (1200m) but Moroney believes the mare should have finished
Australia
Two scratchings from the Golden Slipper have paved the way for jockey Daniel Stackhouse to get a career-changing opportunity in the $3.5 million race on Minhaaj. The second emergency's place in Saturday's race was confirmed when Cellsabeel was withdrawn on Thursday morning, a day after
Australia
Mornington Cup day is special for local trainer Tony Noonan who is hoping to rekindle some good memories when Manolo Blahniq (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) runs in the feature sprint. Noonan won three successive Cups with Gunnamatta but is yet to win the day's feature short-course race, the Listed
Breeding
Due to today’s announcement made by the Government regarding further restrictions with large public gatherings, New Zealand Bloodstock has made the decision to postpone the 2020 South Island Sale that was due to be held on 17 April. After consultation with various New Zealand and Australian stakeholders, the Sale
Audio
We cross the ditch to get the Kiwi perspective on how the coronavirus is affecting racing life in New Zealand. https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=597725