Racing
Talented three-year-old Holy Mongolemperor has gone for a spell and will not contest the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton, for which he is the $8 second favourite behind Catalyst ($1.80). The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained colt by More Than Ready was hindered by
Racing
Saturday could become a landmark day in Te Akau’s near 40 year history. The New Zealand racing operation, headed by David Ellis, has three Group One chances on both sides of the Tasman. In Sydney, Te Akau Shark and Probabeel will be chasing elite level riches at Randwick, while
New Zealand
Exciting three-year-old Catalyst will take a growing reputation into the Gr.2 Sacred Falls Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) and Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) in his next two starts, attempting to follow in the footsteps of his sire Darci Brahma. Eleven horses have won
International
Star New Zealand-bred galloper Beauty Generation has proven weight is no barrier when taking out the Gr.3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) for the third year in succession. Hong Kong’s superstar carried 133lb (60.3kgs) with the majority of his nine opponents carrying 113lbs (51.2kgs). The seven-year-old has
New Zealand
The Shaun and Emma Clotworthy-trained Markwood will continue his racing career in Australia. The son of Raise the Flag will leave New Zealand on a winning note after taking out the Wee Biskit Hurdle (3100m) at Te Aroha on Sunday. His connections were confident heading into the race and said
Breeding
It might be early days, but juveniles by dual Group Three winning stallion Sweynesse have made a positive impression. The Group One-placed son of Lohnro was represented by two impressive trials winners at Avondale on Tuesday, while his only race-day performer to date, Swey My Way, ran an encouraging fourth
Australia
Te Akau Shark has retained favouritism for the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday despite drawing 16 of 20 in the A$1 million race. However, he now shares the favourites tag with Gr.2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) vanquisher Dreamforce and last start Gr.3 Bill Ritchie
Racing
Sunday’s National Jumps Day at Te Aroha brought the curtain down on the 2019 New Zealand jumping season, but it also provided an exciting glimpse into the future. The feature race, the Bayleys Waikato Hunt Cup (4200m), was won by Pythagoras, a seven-year-old Pentire gelding who is now unbeaten
Racing
Ruakaka trainers Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-Tuhoro will have a strong representation in the Tee Café Functions At Ruakaka Racecourse (900m) at their home track on Wednesday. Their runners will make up half of the six horse field in the set weights and penalties two-year-old race and Rae is hoping
Australia
Te Akau Shark retains favouritism for the Epsom Handicap ahead of the declaration of the final field. Trained by Jamie Richards and part-owned by recently retired Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen, Te Akau Shark has had one run in Australia, finishing second to Dreamforce in the Tramway Stakes (1400m) on
Racing
Dual stakes winner Sleeping Beauty has already been courted by her Prince following her race retirement earlier this month. The Sir Peter Vela-owned mare had her last run in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings and seven days later she was in the breeding barn being served by
Racing
Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta has announced the retirement of Group One winner and perennial stable favourite Authentic Paddy. The 10-year-old gelding by Howbaddouwantit went to the races 101 times for 11 wins and 35 placings for just over $780,000 in stakes earnings. A consistent black-type performer his biggest victory