Racing
Trainer David Payne will focus on the early season three-year-old features with Gr.3 placegetter Persian Wonder (NZ) (Hello Youmzain), starting with the Gr.3 Up And Coming Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill. The decorated trainer confirmed he would nominate the gelding for next Saturday's Rosehill feature
Racing
In-form mare Prima Bella (NZ) (Per Incanto) added valuable black-type to her record with a determined victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy allowed the New Zealand-bred daughter of Per Incanto to stride forward and settle outside leader Gatwick
Racing
Foire De Trone (NZ) (Almanzor) showed plenty of fortitude to win the Jersey Day Andrew Wisemantel Handicap (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, rallying late to defeat favourite Le Troisir (NZ) (Proisir) and lead home a New Zealand-bred trifecta. Golden Century (NZ) (Pierro) filled third place in the muddlingly run
Racing
The boutique stable of Matamata trainer Mark Brosnan shone early on the card at Te Rapa on Saturday with a winning double in the first three races. Brosnan produced lightly raced four-year-old Autumn Heights (NZ) (Vadamos) to notch her maiden victory in the second event, the Noverre Mile
Racing
A third Listed Big Dance (1600m) is firmly in the sights of Group One winner Gringotts (NZ) (Per Incanto) but the Ciaron Maher stable is wary the presence of two superstars against him at Randwick on Saturday will make it hard for him to return a winner. One or both
Racing
Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) completed his 1050m barrier trial on a rain affected All Weather surface at Sha Tin as he heads towards the Gr.3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m) in 17 days (Sept 6). 🚨Ka Ying Rising has just completed his 1050m barrier trial on a
Australia
After being forced to cut short the autumn campaign of Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock), Joe Pride has one very good reason to believe the four-time Group One winner can return to his best this preparation. Spelled after just two runs last time in due to a combination of feet issues
Racing
Waikato Thoroughbred Racing (WTR) has announced the appointment of Nick Johnson as its new chief executive after a comprehensive search. Johnson joins WTR from the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA), where he has served as chief executive since 2023, bringing with him broad commercial experience, strong industry relationships, and
Australia
Progressive four-year-old Gold Chariot (NZ) (Circus Maximus) continued his rise through the grades with an impressive victory over 1600m at Sandown Lakeside on Wednesday. Prepared by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, the son of Circus Maximus produced a sustained finishing effort under Blake Shinn to overcome a
Australia
Talented four-year-old Mr Miller (NZ) (Almanzor) lived up to his lofty reputation with an effortless victory over 1400m at Warwick Farm on Wednesday, prompting connections to dream of more ambitious spring targets. The son of Almanzor was sent out the $1.28 favourite for the BenchMark 72 contest
Racing
Christchurch trainer Anna Furlong will be keeping a keen eye on the progress of promising three-year-old Spill It (NZ) (Noverre) after the talented youngster was sold to Australia following his impressive Riccarton victory earlier this month. The son of Noverre broke through at his second start over 1200m
International
Hong Kong’s superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising’s (NZ) (Shamexpress) defence of his Gr.1 $20 million The TAB Everest title begins in earnest when the champion contests a crucial barrier trial at Sha Tin on Friday. Ka Ying Rising is on a 20-race winning streak and was