New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 19 May 2024
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Australia
Western Empire’s second wind continues in Belmont Sprint
The resurgence of a former superstar of Perth racing continued when Western Empire (NZ) (Iffrraj) lived up to his $1.85 favouritism in Saturday’s Gr.3 Furphy Belmont Sprint (1400m). The son of Iffraaj won seven of his first 12 starts in 2020 and 2021, including a stunning four-length
Australia
Milford back in winning groove
Accomplished Savabeel gelding Milford (NZ) took his career earnings past A$700,000 with a powerful come-from-behind win in Saturday’s L.V. Lachal Handicap (1600m) at Flemington. It was the fifth win from 32 career starts for Milford, and his first since the Gr.3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m) at
Australia
Fall For Cindy secures valuable black-type win
In-form mare Fall For Cindy (NZ) (Sacred Falls) carried the Waikato Stud colours to a valuable first black-type victory in Saturday’s A$250,000 Gr.3 Coolmore Dark Jewel Classic (1400m) at Scone. Bred and raced by Garry Chittick, whose milestone 80th birthday was celebrated with a race named
Australia
Navy King shows staying prowess
A two-time winner over sprint distances earlier in the year, New Zealand-bred Navy King (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) suggested he might be better suited to a different role when he scored a big win in Saturday’s A$150,000 Sir Henry Bolte Handicap (2000m) at Flemington. The three-year-old
Australia
Gringotts secures first stakes success
New Zealand-bred gelding Gringotts (NZ) (Per Incanto) took his promising career to new heights in Brisbane on Saturday with a first black-type success in the A$160,000 Listed Sky Racing Members’ Handicap (1600m) at Doomben. It was the seventh win from just a 13-race career for the four-year-old, who
Australia
Niance bounces back at Flemington
Up-and-comer Niance (NZ) (Swiss Ace) put a last-start disappointment behind her with an emphatic win in Saturday’s A$80,000 Inside Headquarters (1200m) at Flemington. A winner and placegetter from four starts in New Zealand, the daughter of Swiss Ace made a dream start to her Australian career with
Australia
Winning Australian debut for Amberite
Former New Zealander Amberite (NZ) (Proisir) has made an immediate impression across the Tasman, landing an upset victory in his Australian debut in Saturday’s A$130,000 Murray Cox Handicap (1800m) at Flemington. The son of Proisir had shown plenty of talent in his 17-start career in New Zealand,
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 13 May 2024
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New Zealand
NZB’s Weanling Sale Catalogue Now Online
The countdown to next month’s 2024 National Weanling Sale is underway, with a quality catalogue of 150 youngsters now available to view online. Set to be held on Thursday 20 June at Karaka, the Sale offers an enticing opportunity for both pinhookers and end users to secure quality stock,
New Zealand
Bruce Sherwin Appointed Interim NZTR Senior Handicapper
Following a global search over the last 2 months, NZTR is yet to attract a suitable candidate to fill the role previously occupied by Neil Jennings as NZTR’s Senior Handicapper. As an interim measure, NZTR has appointed Bruce Sherwin on a fixed term 3-month contract to fill this vacancy
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 12 May 2024
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