New Zealand
One Bold Cat has ticked every box for Robbie Patterson so far in his latest preparation, and provided he copes with his 62-kilogram topweight, the New Plymouth trainer believes he will be hard to beat in Sunday’s $50,000 Steelform Roofing Group Waverley Cup. Previously a nine-time
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Avondale Jockey Club has commenced High Court proceedings against New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and TAB New Zealand (TAB NZ) concerning its land and the decision not to formalise allocated race dates to the Club for the 2026/27 season. The Club is seeking declarations about the extent of NZTR’
Australia
Champion trainer Chris Waller believes Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) remains the horse to beat in Saturday's A$20 million Gr.1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick, despite an awkward barrier draw and the prospect of a rain-affected track. The world's highest-
Australia
Trainer Joe Pride is hoping the rain continues to fall in Sydney ahead of New Zealand-bred galloper Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) chasing a third consecutive Gr.1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) victory at Randwick on Saturday. The son of Tavistock has established himself among Australia's leading milers,
Australia
Trainer Grahame Begg is hoping a return to 2400m and favourable track conditions can bring out the best in New Zealand-bred mare She's A Hustler (NZ) (Ace High) when she contests Saturday's Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m). The daughter of Ace High will be stepping
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Prominent owner and breeder Bob Peters is hoping New Zealand-bred gelding Cosmic Crusader (NZ) (Maurice) can deliver him a long-awaited Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) victory on Saturday, 38 years after narrowly missing out on the prestigious staying feature. The six-year-old, who was born at Windsor
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New Zealand-bred gelding Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) will attempt to join Winx in the history books when he chases a third consecutive victory in Saturday’s A$5 million Gr.1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. The Joe Pride-trained gelding faces a formidable challenge from champion mare
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Tom Charlton believes Cross Tasman (NZ) (Super Seth) has found the right race on Saturday at Royal Randwick to add another victory to his resume. The five-year-old gelding has been a model of consistency throughout his career with four wins and six placings from 11 starts, finishing runner
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Construction of a dedicated trials course is well underway at Pukekohe, but Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) is keeping its options open on further development of the venue as several major pieces of the upper North Island racing landscape continue to take shape. The number one grass at Pukekohe is being
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Trainer John O'Shea has revealed plans to run brilliant filly Satono Glow (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) in The Everest and at Royal Ascot – but not this season. O'Shea was recently approached by slot-holders to run Satono Glow in The Everest at Royal Randwick next Saturday but
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Sword Of State colt Warwoven has gone back-to-back in two of Australia’s most prestigious three-year-old races, adding the A$3 million Gr.1 Sportsbet Caulfield Guineas (1600m) to his last-start success in the Gr.1 Golden Rose (1400m) in Sydney. The Bjorn Baker-trained
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Talented New Zealand-bred filly Satono Glow (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) continued her march towards the Gr.1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) with an impressive victory in Saturday’s Gr.2 Roman Consul Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill. The daughter of Rich Hill Stud stallion Satono Aladdin produced a powerful finish under