International
Mohammad Nizar was pleasantly surprised when he found out he had a first ride for trainer Shane Baertschiger this Sunday, Lincoln Moonlight. The local apprentice jockey was even more pleased when that unexpected booking turned into his second win for the year. Trainer Saimee Jumaat’s protégé only made his
International
Nineteen years after former Kranji trainer Don Baertschiger landed the inaugural Committee’s Prize with Con Air, it was his son Shane who added his name to the roll of honour with lightweight chance I’m Incredible on Sunday. Baertschiger was then assistant-trainer to his father when the brilliant
Racing
Fireworks were expected at Te Rapa on Saturday as several of last season’s equine stars kicked off their new spring campaigns in the Gr.2 US Navy Flag Foxbridge Plate (1200m) and it was recent Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) placegetter Endless Drama who delivered with a stunning victory.
Racing
Matamata mare Polly Grey underlined her affinity for the sand based Te Rapa track when she scored comfortably over 1600m on Saturday. The Azamour five-year-old appeared unfazed by tackling rating 82 company for the first time as she cruised clear of her rivals in the last 100m to
Racing
Under-rated stayer Lambrusco made it three wins in a row when he produced a powerful late sprint to register his first victory in open company when successful over 2100m at Te Rapa. The Samantha Logan-trained Cape Blanco six-year-old backed up a similar performance in a rating
Racing
Waverley trained nine-year-old It’s A Wonder will enjoy some R&R after a successful season in which he went from winning a maiden hurdle in May to landing the Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton last weekend in dominant fashion. The Harvey Wilson-trained gelding won
Australia
Patiently handled Tavistock four-year-old Somethinaboutharry looks to have a bright future after breaking maiden ranks at his second start at Sale on Thursday. Prepared by astute horseman Patrick Payne for Hong Kong-based Price Bloodstock, Somethinaboutharry was still back near the rear of the field with 200m left
International
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association have secured the first viewing of the inspirational movie Ride Like A Girl, the story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) when riding New Zealand-bred Prince Of Penzance to victory in 2015. The viewing
International
Leading young sire Charm Spirit's progeny continued on with their fine form overnight when his three-year-old son Kick On defeated the older horses to land a thrilling renewal of the Gr.3 Tattersalls Sovereign Stakes (1600m) in England. From the stable of champion Newmarket trainer John
Racing
Most trainers dream of having a runner in the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) and that dream could become a reality for Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow this season with Group One stayer Glory Days. The Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner and Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m) placegetter will kick-
Racing
Debbie Rogerson is trusting race fitness to give Malambo and Comeback their edge as they prepare to face the stars of Saturday's Gr.2 US Navy Flag Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. The Hamilton trainer is happy with both Team Rogerson's runners for the weight-
Breeding
An impressive winning double in Australia this week bodes well for a big spring carnival for the white, blue and green racing colours of Waikato Stud. Promising Pins mare My Pendant scored the fourth win of her eight-start career with a strong performance in a mares’ Benchmark 84 at