Breeding
An upcoming Gavelhouse Plus auction that was already confirmed to contain Haunui Farm-Frantic Bloodstock mares Rondinella, Sudbina and Tinelly has been further boosted by the addition of two stakes winning members of Stephen Marsh’s Cambridge stable. Stephen Marsh Racing will offer Group Two winner Hitabell (NZ) (Embellish) and dual
Racing
The Cliff Brown-trained Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) will venture to Queensland this winter after his good win in the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday. The son of Savabeel closed too well for his rivals carrying 60kgs and Brown was delighted to see the stable favourite salute. “He
Racing
Six-year-old gelding Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel) has booked a trip to Queensland following a strong win in the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo on Saturday. The Cliff Brown-trained son of Savabeel was having his second tilt at the race, having finished a luckless fourth last year. As the field
Racing
Recent Kiwi acquisition Wigmore (NZ) (Sweynesse) has made an instant impact for trainer Phillip Stokes and his OTI Racing connections when winning the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at his second Australian start. The son of Sweynesse was previously prepared by Caley Myers in New Zealand, where he was
New Zealand
Handy galloper Stonybreck (Tavistock) bounced back to winning form at Riccarton on Saturday when he held out a host of challengers to capture the Avon City Ford Easter Cup (1600m) in a blanket finish. The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-prepared son of Tavistock hadn’t been seen on the top
Racing
Promising staying mare House Of Lords (NZ) (Almanzor) relished the quick backup when successful in the Corvette For Cancer Handicap (2200m) at the standalone Bendigo meeting on Saturday. The Peter Gelagotis-trained daughter of Almanzor finished sixth over 1800m at Flemington on ANZAC Day and a week later was a gallant
Rangiora trainer Kenny Moore has certainly Unleash The Beast (NZ) (Eminent) of late, with the horse carrying the same name shooting for his third consecutive win at Riccarton on Saturday. The four-year-old son of Eminent entered a purple patch of form when winning in rating 65 grade at Ashburton at
Racing
Highview Stud have announced the service fees for their quartet of stallions ahead of the 2026 breeding season, headlined by Group One sire Wrote, who will again stand for a fee of $12,000+GST. A Group One winning son of High Chaparral, Wrote is the sire of Gr.1
Australia
Mornington-based horseman Cliff Brown is known for his patience, and he has needed plenty of it with Von Hauke (NZ) (Savabeel). Brown had considerable success around Australia before moving to Singapore where he spent the best part of 15 years plying his trade. Since his return, Brown has had a
Breeding
Rich Hill Stud has announced 2026 service fees for its strong roster of proven Group One sires, once again led by champion stallion Proisir. “It has been another exceptional season for our stallions, who continue to deliver outstanding results for breeders both on the racetrack and in the sale ring,
Australia
Trainer Mark Walker enjoyed good success on both sides of the Tasman last Saturday, headed by the narrow Gr.1 Sangster Stakes (1200m) victory of Geegees Mistruth (Wordsmith). The four-year-old daughter of Wordsmith is bred and raced by Elizabeth Geard Racing and transferred to Walker’s Cranbourne stable after six
Australia
Jedibeel (NZ) (Savabeel), who was good enough to run in The Everest last spring, was found to have a throat problem after he ran well below his best and finished at the rear of the field in The Quokka at Ascot on April 18. It was an out-of-character run by