NZ Racing and Breeding News – 06 January 2025
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Well Written gets deserved break
Star filly Well Written (Written By) will enjoy a well-deserved break after her narrow triumph in the $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) at Ellerslie on Saturday, with an Australian autumn campaign ruled out. The Stephen Marsh-trained three-year-old has gone undefeated in her sparkling six-start career, but gave favourite backers heart
08 March 2026
Derby success ingrained in Kingsclere’s very being Astute trainer Roger James claimed the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) for a record seventh time on Saturday when Road To Paris (NZ) (Circus Maximus), ridden by George Rooke, defeated stablemate Autumn Glory (NZ) (Ocean Park) in a stirring edition of
Derby success ingrained in Kingsclere’s very being
Astute trainer Roger James claimed the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) for a record seventh time on Saturday when Road To Paris (NZ) (Circus Maximus), ridden by George Rooke, defeated stablemate Autumn Glory (NZ) (Ocean Park) in a stirring edition of the race. Despite his wayward tendencies, the son
Pride Of Jenni could chase Autumn Glow showdown
Trainer Ciaron Maher said connections were so pleased with the first-up run of star Trelawney Stud bred mare Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) in Saturday’s Gr.1 All-Star Mile that they wouldn’t shy away from a clash with the unbeaten star Autumn Glow. Pride Of Jenni led