New Zealand
Jockey Donavan Mansour was airlifted to hospital on Wednesday, following an incident near the starting gates in race two at Te Aroha. The 34-year-old was aboard first-starter, Lets Roc, for trainer Karen Fursdon, when the mare reared and flipped near the starting stalls. Mansour has made a good impression since
Australia
New Zealand-bred galloper Kolding is on song for the A$7.5 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday, according to jockey Glen Boss. The Chris Waller-trained gelding has won two of his three starts this campaign, including his last start heroics in the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m)
New Zealand
There will be one notable absence at Awapuni on Saturday, with the passing of Paul Guise on Monday. The Wairarapa horseman rode his pride and joy Nymph Monte (NZ) (Tavistock) in trackwork at Opaki racecourse on Monday morning, in preparation for his tilt at the Listed Ricoh Feilding Gold Cup
Australia
Star New Zealand mare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) has drawn a wide barrier in a capacity field for the Gr,1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. A nine-time Group One winner in New Zealand including three this spring, the Jamie Richards-trained Melody Belle has drawn barrier 13 in the
New Zealand
Group Three winner Concert Hall (NZ) (Savabeel) is set to back-up at Ellerslie next Tuesday after running home well for fifth over 1600m at Te Rapa on Labour Day. “There was a bit of rain around in the late afternoon and the track really loosened up and that meant she
Australia
Godolphin trainer James Cummings admits he is "terrified" of Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) as he prepares two mares to clash with the star New Zealander in the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m). The Jamie Richards-trained Melody Belle is New Zealand's reigning Horse of the Year
New Zealand
Group One performer In A Twinkling (Fastnet Rock) took his winning tally to two when victorious in the NZB Ready To Run Sale Nov 21-22 (2100m) at Te Rapa on Monday. “He was very well within himself and it’s always a thrill to see a slightly out of form
Australia
Cambridge trainer Murray Baker’s biggest fear has become a reality. Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) hopeful Long Jack (So You Think) has drawn the outside barrier of 16 for Saturday’s A$2 million contest. The wide berth continues a series of high draws for Baker and training partner
Australia
Relucent (NZ) (Savabeel) has followed a similar path to the Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) as Preferment and trainer Chris Waller is hoping for the same result in this year's Classic at Flemington. The Waller-trained Preferment, who now stands at Brighthill Farm, won the Victoria Derby as a
New Zealand
Matamata trainer Glenn Old has welcomed home Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) winner Bizzwinkle (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) from his two start Australian campaign, but not in the manner he had hoped. The son of Rip Van Winkle was showing promising signs in Australia in the care of trainer
New Zealand
The plaudits Opie Bosson earned for his ride on Te Akau Shark (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) at Moonee Valley last Saturday has the champion New Zealand jockey seriously considering a winter stint riding in Australia. Last season’s New Zealand Jockey of the Year, Bosson guided Te Akau Shark to
New Zealand
Outsider Hay Tiger (NZ) (Tiger Prawn) sprang a minor upset at Te Rapa on Monday when he prevailed in a blanket finish to the BCD Group-sponsored open handicap (1600m). The Glenn Old-trained seven-year-old came into the race off the back of an unlucky ninth in the Listed Matamata Cup (1600m)