Linebacker (NZ) (Super Seth) might have been beaten fair and square by Public Attention (NZ) (Written Tycoon) first-up, but co-trainer John O'Shea can make a strong case for him to turn the tables in the Hobartville Stakes. Not only will Linebacker meet his last start conqueror at level
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Having made the decision to fork out a $55,000 late entry fee for the Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes, Field Of Play (Deep Field) heads the market for the race after a perfect barrier draw. A field of 16 will line up in Victoria's most prestigious two-year-old
Australian syndicator OTI Racing have added a $1 million Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) contender to their New Zealand racing arsenal after securing promising filly Twisted Love (NZ) (Vanbrugh) last week. Trained by Waverley horseman Bill Thurlow, the daughter of Vanbrugh scored impressively on debut
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This week, Michael sits down with leading trainer Stephen Marsh who has some breaking news about the NZB Kiwi, before chatting about his career, his dad's advice, the big wins, and even bigger losses including that of his mum, last year. Guerin Report - Ep.25 Ft. Stephen
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Guy, Jayne & Emily review all the action from a bumper day at Matamata where Te Akau dominated & Invercargill where Pivotal Ten was the star. Sam Bergerson, Ken Kelso & Sam Wynne all join the show to chat about their stable stars. Weigh In, February 16
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Trainer Michael Hickmott will look to enhance the already impressive record of Fancify (NZ) (Niagara) when she runs in a Stakes race at Flemington. Fancify has won seven of her 14 starts and has an imposing record at Flemington, registering two wins and a second from three starts at the
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This week, Michael is joined in studio, by Cameron George to discuss his love of racing, time with NZTR and Ellerslie, the Warriors, the NZB Kiwi, and the continual growth and hype of both sports. Guerin Report - Ep.24 Ft. Cameron George
Chris Waller's Gr.2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) stars will be his headline acts at Randwick this Saturday, but the champion trainer has more-than-handy support acts resuming in the day's other $300,000 Group Twos. Cambridge Stud-owned Joliestar (Zoustar) has been nominated for the Apollo, alongside Via
Guy, Jayne & Emily review all the action from Legends Day at Te Rapa, including a deep dive into the two Group 1 features. Plus, we meet the new NZTR CEO Matt Ballesty. Weigh In, February 9
Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) out to move clear of Lindsay Park legend with ninth Group 1 win. Mr Brightside will forever be a special horse in the careers of Ben, Will and JD Hayes, but he is presented with a chance to break new ground for Lindsay Park at Caulfield
Linebacker’s (NZ) (Super Seth) light spring holds no fears for connections ahead of the three-year-old’s return. John O'Shea isn't anticipating Linebacker being ring rusty when he resumes for the first time as a gelding in the Eskimo Prince Stakes at Randwick. The Group 1
Probably for the first time in New Zealand turf history, a Kiwi trainer has made a $3.5 million race his backup plan. Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie revealed today he had received multiple approaches from slotholders for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie on March 8 to