NZ Racing and Breeding News – 03 September 2023
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Gold Trail next step for Wexford fillies
Wexford Stables will take a two-pronged attack into the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings later this month, with promising three-year-olds Pounce and Dashing Dixie set to continue their spring campaigns. Pounce (NZ) (Almanzor) earned her shot at the fillies’ feature with an impressive victory
Vale Paddy Payne
Paddy Payne Snr has died. The patriarch of one of Australasian horse racing’s most influential families, Payne’s life with horses was framed by both tragedy and triumph. His triumphs came in many forms from the deeds and the strength of his 10 children – of which eight were to
Craig Grylls’ standout season brings Jockey Of The Year award
Craig Grylls has been rewarded for an outstanding season after winning the Jockey Premiership and being named Jockey of the Year at an award ceremony on Sunday night. Grylls rode 140 winners last season, including 11 black-type victories and two Group One successes aboard Waitak. Despite the demands of
Belle Cheval retired
The glittering racing career of Group One winner Belle Cheval (NZ) (Savabeel) has come to a premature end. The Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) heroine resumed at Caulfield last Saturday in the Gr.3 Courtza Stakes (1200m), where she finished last, and following the race she was found to