NZ Racing and Breeding News – 03 July 2022
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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 by a tendon injury Mark Twain
Molly hunting Group One crown
Group Two winner Marotiri Molly (NZ) (Per Incanto) has just had the one tilt at elite-level and trainer Matt Dixon is hoping second time’s a charm when she contests Saturday’s Gr.1 Listen Live On Sportnation.nz NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. The Upper Hutt track
Stakes assignments looming for Elle Sourit
Andrew Forsman is weighing up between two black-type targets for his unbeaten mare Elle Sourit (NZ) (Ocean Park) and her performance in the Waikato Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Mile (1600m) at Te Aroha on Saturday will dictate which path she takes. The four-year-old daughter of Ocean Park has shown plenty of
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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’