New Zealand
Matamata trainers Ken and Bev Kelso will look to raise the bar for exciting filly Levante (NZ) (Proisir) after taking her to Te Aroha for Friday’s ParkMate.co.nz 1400. The three-year-old daughter of Proisir has had two starts for two highly impressive wins, producing scintillating finishes
New Zealand
Opie Bosson doesn't mind getting called greedy. Especially when it comes for his desire for further Karaka Million success. The champion jockey will team up with Cool Aza Beel in Saturday's Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) and partner last year's winner Probabeel in the Karaka
Australia
A decision whether Carrington Stakes topweight Crack Me Up (NZ) (Mossman) runs at Randwick or the Sunshine Coast has yet to be made. The 2017 Villiers Stakes winner has had two starts after being sidelined for 12 months, including a close fifth in the Gr.3 George Moore Stakes, finishing
Breeding
Situated in the lush countryside of the Waikato region, Pencarrow Stud was established by international businessman Sir Peter Vela. Developed in tandem with his late brother Philip, the pair created a legacy for their families and the New Zealand thoroughbred industry through years of dedication, passion and expert judgement. Fashioning
New Zealand
Showcasing filly Taroni (NZ) (Showcasing) will be vying to make it back-to-back wins in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie on Saturday for Brendan and Jo Lindsay. The Cambridge Stud principals won last year’s edition with Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) and will have two chances in this
New Zealand
Three-year-old filly Midnight Magic (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) was backed into a short-priced $1.40 favourite in the Avondale Sunday Markets 1400 at Avondale on Wednesday and duly delivered for punters. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained filly was sent straight to the lead from her ace
New Zealand
Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley believes undefeated filly Play That Song (NZ) (Showcasing) is hitting all the right notes heading into Saturday’s $1 million Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie. The daughter of Showcasing, whom Tiley owns with wife Lee, her sister Mandy and close friends Richard Cole and Alex
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The 2020 edition of Road To Karaka previews some of the highlight lots heading to the New Zealand Bloodstock yearling sales
New Zealand
The connections of Enzo’s Lad (Testa Rossa) have set their sights on a new target for their talented sprinter. The dual Group One winner will step up to 1400m for the first time when he contests the Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes at Riccarton on Saturday. Enzo’s Lad
New Zealand
Talented three-year-old Harlech (NZ) (Darci Brahma) will likely have his last start in New Zealand this season when he lines-up in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard-trained colt is set to head for a freshen-up
Breeding
Arrowfield stallion Not A Single Doubt has been retired from active duty and is under veterinary care for pulmonary disease. The stud said the 18-year-old had shown no improvement despite ongoing treatment. "He suffers respiratory compromise at rest and even short periods of hand walking exacerbate this,
New Zealand
Victorian trainer David Hayes will be in New Zealand later this week as he puts the finishing touches on three-year-old colt Conqueror (Fastnet Rock) ahead of Saturday’s $1 million Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m). The good looking son of Fastnet Rock and Kiwi Group One winner Diademe