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Marroni (NZ) (Mafki) produced an improved last-start performance in his quest for an overdue return to winning ways. The son of Makfi has gone through a barren spell, but his most recent third placing at Trentham augured well for his return to the capital city track for Saturday’s Hallmark
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Multiple Group One-winning trainer Johno Benner will take an indefinite break at the end of this season. The Otaki-based horseman has enjoyed a lengthy and successful involvement within the industry and feels the time is now right to step aside from the rigours of a demanding profession. “You can feel
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A flurry of winners last month has put Stephen Marsh in a strong position to hit the century mark for the third season on the bounce. His stable is currently sitting in second spot on the National Trainers’ Premiership with 88 successes, having posted previous tallies of 100 and 104.
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Steven Cole will be out to recoup a measure of money spent on the Gold Coast this week with a quartet of runners at Ruakaka on Saturday. The Byerley Park trainer purchased two youngsters at the recent Australian Yearling Sale with the assistance of bloodstock agent Bevan Smith. They signed
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A combination of dedication and a willingness to travel continues to reward Central Districts jockey Chris Dell. He is enjoying a lucrative season with 30 winners on the board to be in sight of his previous best of 38 and with prospects to further advance his tally with a strong
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Well-related mare Dresse’ Par Joli (NZ) (Tavistock) will have her final opportunity to break her maiden on Thursday before she heads off on a winter break. The Tavistock four-year-old has finished close up in all three of her runs this preparation and the step up to a middle distance in
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Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will again be well-represented at their home meeting on Wednesday with a trio of promising three-year-olds among their leading hopes. The Matamata trainers are understandably keen on the chances of Fastnet Rock fillies Bella Voce and Akenehi, while Darci Brahma’s son Malmaison (NZ) also
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Leading South Island trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are expected to be a formidable force to be reckoned with in the coming days. The father and son duo have turned out 47 winners so far this term and for the eighth time in the last nine seasons their Riccarton operation
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Stephen Autridge’s last visit to Wanganui was highly successful and he’s looking to go even better on his return to the River City on Saturday. The Matamata trainer ventured south last month with Caitlyns Wish and Loch Katrine and was rewarded with victory from the former and the
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Late bloomer Apostrophe (NZ) (Tavistock) executed a near perfect domestic autumn campaign to put herself in line for a trip to the Queensland winter carnival. While the overseas venture has yet to be locked in, the daughter of Tavistock is a strong contender to be given the opportunity to chase
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Well-performed sprinter Babylon Berlin (All Too Hard) has remained at home with another winter start on the cards for the multiple Group winner. Connections had considered a Queensland campaign for the six-year-old but opted against the trip with a domestic Group One feature her long-term aim. “She might go to
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A nightmare start for the Smithies family with Tactless’ breeding career has turned full circle following the emergence of high-class filly Scarlet Oak. Under their Monovale Holdings banner, they purchased the well-related broodmare in foal to Kermadec at the Inglis Digital Sale in 2020 and the result of that mating