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To Bravery Born (NZ) (Snitzel) will continue his racing career in Hong Kong following his recent sale. Bred by Nearco Stud, the son of Snitzel was purchased by Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis out of Curraghmore’s 2024 New Zealand Bloodstock Book 1 Yearling Sale draft for $200,000.
A stakes victory won’t come Out Of The Blue (NZ) (Tivaci) for the horse that bears the same name when he heads to Ellerslie this weekend. Out Of The Blue has been a solid performer for trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson this season, winning his first two starts
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
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.
Apprentice jockey Hyeontaek Oh came within a long head of victory in his first raceday ride earlier this month, and while he came off second-best on that occasion, he wasn’t to be denied in another short margin finish at Matamata on Wednesday, timing his run perfectly to get Lae
Robert Wellwood believes the pre-post market for Saturday’s Gr.3 Championship Stakes (2100m) is a fair reflection of his stable's three-strong bid on the age group feature at Ellerslie. With training partner Roger James, they will be represented in the Trelawney Stud-sponsored event by current favourite Solid
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
Entries for NZB’s 2026 National Weanling Sale close today, Thursday 16 April via NZB's portal here. Set to be held at Karaka on Thursday 25 June, the Sale offers an attractive platform to sell young stock to an international and domestic audience, with the added bonus of
The strong demand from the 100th National Yearling Sale continued onto NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus, which saw 104 lots catalogued and over $800,000 in receipts in a quick-fire digital session on Wednesday evening. The highlight of the Sale came early, with Lot 18
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
Following Tuesday night’s unforeseen cyber attack, NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus was postponed, and is set to take place this evening, Wednesday 15 April from 6pm (NZT). Due to widespread interference, all 104 lots will be reoffered, with bidding re-opened from the last bid
Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) may soon become the face of a bold new push to grow racing in mainland China, with plans emerging to showcase the superstar at Conghua Racecourse later this year. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is considering relocating the Group Two Jockey Club Sprint,
World’s best Ka Ying Rising goes for 19th consecutive win in Monday’s Sprint Cup After setting a new record for consecutive wins by a Hong Kong-trained horse, Zac Purton remains supremely confident Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) can extend his unbeaten streak in Easter Monday’s HK$5.
Road To Paris out to add to stable’s Derby tally Roger James and Robert Wellwood will take aim at one of the few missing pieces on an already glittering Sydney résumé when Road To Paris (NZ) (Circus Maximus) lines up in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) at
Ohope Wins to bounce back in Oaks High-class New Zealand filly Ohope Wins (NZ) (Ocean Park) is expected to bounce back to her best form when she steps out in the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick in a fortnight. The daughter of Ocean Park finished a moderate fourth
Little Lady on target for Breeders’ Stakes Genuine filly Lady Iris (NZ) (US Navy Flag) will bid to crown a rewarding preparation with an overdue stakes success. The Stephen Marsh-trained three-year-old is at the tail-end of her preparation and will head toward her final outing of the season in winning
Jimmysstar no certainty for TJ Smith run The second favourite for the Gr.1 T.J. Smith Stakes (1200m) is no certainty to take his place this Saturday with Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) having to prove himself in his work after a rare unplaced failure last week at Caulfield. Trainer
McDonald, Waller and Aeliana combine for thrilling Group One victory Outstanding mare Aeliana (NZ) (Castelvecchio) provided the tried-and-true combination of trainer Chris Waller and jockey James McDonald with yet another Group One triumph as she lifted herself off the canvas to run down European raider Dubai Honour (Pride Of Dubai)
Mark Twain eyes more Flemington success Wind the clock back two years and the connections of Mark Twain (NZ) (Shocking) were celebrating having gained a ballot exemption into the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Six months later after winning the Listed Roy Higgins (2600m) at Flemington, those dreams were shattered
Exciting pair primed for Group One challenge Juvenile stablemates Excite (Wootton Bassett) and St Monica (St Mark's Basilica) are in tip-top order for early shots at Group One glory at Trentham on Saturday. The youngsters have impressed from limited opportunities and trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood couldn’
Ronaldo on target for Group One goal Trainer Robbie Patterson is confident unbeaten colt Ronaldo (NZ) (Ribchester) will make his presence felt in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday irrespective of track conditions, with rain forecast later in the week. The hulking
Ka Ying Rising trials ahead of Sprint Cup Everything went as expected on Tuesday morning for Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) as the eight-time Group One winner cruised through a barrier trial in preparation for 6 April’s HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m), where he’ll
Kilgravin celebrate Hong Kong Derby triumph There could be no better advertisement for the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale than the almost clean sweep in the Hong Kong Derby (2000m), with the Mark Newnham-trained Invincible Ibis (Hellbent) defeating fellow graduate Numbers (NZ) (Tivaci) to win the blue-riband event.
Ohope Wins on track for Australian debut Ohope Wins (NZ) (Ocean Park) conquered all before her in New Zealand this season and she is looking to extend her reign in Australia when she heads to Rosehill on Saturday to contest the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m). Formerly trained by