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AUDIO: Peter McKay
Radio Trackside’s Des Coppins talks with Peter McKay, trainer of The Mitigator who won the Gr.3 Eagle Technology Stakes (1600m). https://soundcloud.com/trackside-radio/peter-mckay-2
NZ Racing Desk
Audio
AUDIO: Cody Cole
Radio Trackside’s Des Coppins catches up with Cody Cole, trainer of dominant Ellerslie winner Kinshasa. https://soundcloud.com/trackside-radio/cody-cole-1
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AUDIO: Lisa Latta
Radio Trackside’s Des Coppins speaks with trainer Lisa Latta after Sentimental Miss’ win in the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m). https://soundcloud.com/trackside-radio/lisa-latta-6
New Zealand
Three-year-olds sold, but Pitmans still potent
A longshot winner at the popular Cromwell meeting on Sunday has Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman ready to climb further up the New Zealand Trainers’ Premiership ladder despite the sale of two of their most promising three-year-olds, Savvy Lad (NZ) (Savabeel) and Chuck A Luck (NZ) (Niagara). Mr Typhon
Australia
Fitting ANZAC winner of Jericho Cup
Former Wingatui-trained galloper Ablaze (NZ) (Raise The Flag) has headed home a New Zealand-bred trifecta in the longest flat race in Australasia, the unique A$300,000 Jericho Cup (4600m) at Warrnambool on Sunday. Restricted to Australian and New Zealand-bred horses, the Jericho is the brainchild of philanthropist and historian
New Zealand
Camino Rocoso leads all the way in Cromwell Cup
Enigmatic former North Island galloper Camino Rocoso put his best foot forward on Sunday when he gave a dashing display of front-running to take out the feature event at Cromwell, the No Limits Interiors Cromwell Cup (2030m). The annual Cromwell Christmas meeting attracts huge crowds each year and there was
Audio
Audio: Robert Hickmott - Correct Weight
New Zealand
Controversial decision secures Karaka Million berth
A somewhat controversial decision in the inquiry room at Ellerslie on Saturday has paved the way for the Jamie Richards-trained Bordeaux le Rouge to secure a potential start in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) next month. Having just his second start, the Burgundy gelding had chased pacemaker and fellow Karaka
Breeding
Waikato Stud mourn the loss of Sacred Falls
The Chittick family and the team at Waikato Stud are in mourning after the shock loss of their best mate and emerging young stallion, Sacred Falls. The Waikato Stud veterinary team identified an issue with the stallion’s liver just on a fortnight ago and despite receiving world-class treatment at
New Zealand
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Australia
Alward continues winning ways in ATC Cup
A stint in the warmer climes of Queensland has reinvigorated Alward who has claimed a first stakes win in the Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill. Alward spent the winter and most of the spring at trainer Chris Waller's Gold Coast stable and backed up an open handicap win
New Zealand
The Mitigator leads all the way in Ellerslie feature
A bold front-running performance paved the way for tough as teak gelding The Mitigator to capture his first black type victory when he took out the Gr.3 Eagle Technology Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie. Few would begrudge the Peter McKay-trained five-year-old his first success in group company after finishing runner-up