Breeding
White Robe Lodge stallions Alflaila and Ancient Spirit will stand at 7,000+GST this breeding season, reinforcing the iconic Southern nursery’s commitment to supporting thoroughbred breeders at every level. Alflaila heads into his second season at White Robe Lodge after a strong debut year, where the multiple Group
A trio of high-quality mares will be offered on Gavelhouse Plus next month, bringing the curtain down on a decorated breeding and racing partnership that has spanned two decades. Rondinella (NZ) (Ocean Park), Sudbina (NZ) (Almanzor) and Tinnelly (NZ) (O’Reilly) are being put on the market by Haunui Farm
Australia
A win in the Australasian Oaks at Morphettville would be an important one for Just Kick (NZ) (Staphanos). Emma-Lee and David Browne say a win by Just Kick in Adelaide would be timely with an important thoroughbred sale coming up. Just Kick is chasing her maiden victory when she heads
Breeding
Cambridge Stud has announced its stallion roster for 2026, with outstanding miler Charyn to stand at the farm in partnership with Nurlan Bizakov’s French operation Sumbe. The World Champion Miler and Cartier Champion Older Horse of 2024 brings elite international form and a world-class pedigree to the farm’s
Racing
Smart stayer Asterix (NZ) (Tavistock) resumed as a strong winner of the Gr.3 JRA Plate (2000m) for trainer Chris Waller at Randwick on Saturday. The seven-year-old son of Tavistock enjoyed a good preparation last campaign and had been trialling well in the lead-up to Saturday’s victory. Punters backed
Racing
Five-year-old Tavistock mare Unique Ambition (NZ) (Tavistock) returned to winning form with a determined performance in the Midway Handicap (1400m) at Royal Randwick, delivering a timely result for trainer John Sargent and jockey Nash Rawiller. The New Zealand-bred mare, who had been knocking on the door in recent runs, produced
Racing
Matamata trainer Cody Cole has been disqualified for 12 months following a Racing Integrity Board decision that stems from his failure to comply with a drug testing directive, halting the momentum of one of New Zealand racing’s most promising young horsemen. The penalty follows an earlier ruling issued on
Jockey Ethan Brown says it’s important he’s flexible with how he goes about giving Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) his best chance to defend his title in Saturday’s Group 1 $1.5 million Schweppes All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick. As tempting as it is to buy into
Breeding
Windsor Park Stud are looking forward to a strong turnout for their annual Rugby, Racing and Beer Sale set for next Thursday 23rd April at Riccarton Park in Christchurch. The niche yearling sale, with 12 Lots, doubles as a charitable event and sportsman’s function, with guest speakers including former
Australia
A second shot at a 'win and you're in' race is what the connections of Basilinna (NZ) (Staphanos) are chasing at Mornington. Last year Basilinna won a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup, courtesy of her win in the Andrew Ramsden (2800m) at Flemington in May.
Australia
Reigning Mornington Cup winner Bankers Choice (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) must defy history on Saturday to become only the fifth horse in more than a century to claim the race multiple times. Local hat-trick hero Gunnamatta (Snippets) (2002-04) was the last to achieve the rare feat after Ardashir (1938/1941), Happy
Racing
A poor barrier draw may delay the planned kick-off to the campaign of Desert Lightning (NZ) (Pride Of Dubai) at Mornington. Desert Lightning has drawn the widest barrier in the 17-horse Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) on Saturday in which he has 60kg and will be ridden by Luke Nolen. The