New Zealand
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will launch the spring campaigns of a trio of quality gallopers at Ellerslie on Saturday, headed by Group One-winning mare She’s A Dealer (NZ) (Ace High) in the Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m). She’s A Dealer established her top-flight credentials last
Breeding
The emergence of unbeaten filly Proxima Dea (Tarzino) has added another chapter to a breeding venture that began with the racetrack deeds of outstanding mare Montefilia and has its sights set firmly on producing elite middle-distance horses. Proxima Dea, a daughter of Westbury Stud stallion Tarzino and Redoute’s
Racing
A return to 1400m around Caulfield brought the very best out of the Group Three-winning mare Fancify (NZ) (Niagara), who bounced back to winning form with a dominant front-running performance in Saturday’s A$150,000 Evergreen Turf Handicap (1400m). Previously a seven-race winner including the Gr.
Racing
With bigger and better things pencilled in for later in the spring, the lightly raced Mr Miller (NZ) (Almanzor) continued his impressive progress through the grades with another easy win in Saturday’s A$160,000 Bankstown Sports Handicap (1500m) at Rosehill. The New Zealand-bred Almanzor gelding was a
Racing
Transcend’s (So You Think) connections could be forgiven for having déjà vu through the closing stages of the Mounties Group Handicap (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday, but this time the talented mare deservedly took home the winner’s share of the A$160,000 stake. The Michael Freedman-trained
Australia
Promising staying three-year-old Proxima Dea (Tarzino) extended her perfect record to three out of three with an irresistible finish in Saturday’s A$120,000 Midway Handicap (1800m) at Rosehill. The David Payne-trained Proxima Dea had made a winning debut over 1400m at Rosehill on July 11,
Racing
Already a major player in the Central Districts and South Island during his breakthrough winter campaign, Brucie (NZ) (Raise The Flag) will now turn his attention to the northern region’s end-of-season jumping features. The son of Raise The Flag began the year as a maiden steeplechaser but
Australia
Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) is set to make one of his rare appearances in Melbourne when he kicks off his spring campaign at Caulfield in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m). The Ciaron Maher-trained galloper has been a good money-spinner for the stable, amassing more than A$8.
Australia
Promising Savabeel colt Savagram (NZ) will be given an early opportunity to confirm his spring credentials when he steps up to stakes company in Saturday’s Gr.3 Up And Coming Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained three-year-old is one of three runners
Australia
Exciting four-year-old Mr Miller (NZ) (Alamanzor) will take another step towards a potential Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) tilt when he lines up at Rosehill on Saturday. The lightly-raced son of Almanzor will contest the Bankstown Sports Handicap (1500m), with Tommy Berry taking the ride as trainer
International
New Zealand-bred sprinter Fast Network (NZ) (Wrote) departed Hong Kong for Japan on Tuesday as the talented five-year-old prepares for a two-race campaign culminating in the Gr.1 Sprinters Stakes (1200m) at Nakayama. The Dennis Yip-trained gelding will have his first start in Japan in
Breeding
Henrietta, Duchess of Bedford and Brighthill Farm are saddened to report the passing of Savile Row. The Group One-performed son of Makfi had looked set for a promising season when paraded at last weekend’s Gavelhouse Stallion Parade, but sadly this was not to be for the 13-year-