NZ Racing and Breeding News – 17 November 2024
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Transformed sprint hero Lucky Sweynesse goes for FWD Champions Mile glory
Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse) took a giant step forward in his newfound calling as a sprinter-turned-miler last start, and this Sunday on FWD Champions Day, the four-time Group One winner is aiming to cement his status as one of Sha Tin’s top performers over 1600m. Lucky Sweynesse is trained
Fawcett on her way to full recovery from injury
After suffering potentially serious injuries in a training track accident late last month, lightweight jockey Jasmine Fawcett is well on the road to recovery. The 32-year-old was ambulanced to Waikato Hospital on March 26 following a nasty fall at the Matamata track. Initial scans and x-rays revealed a brain bleed
Golden family keeps on producing
O’Reilly mare Gram may only be 10 years old, but she is already proving to be a powerhouse producer for Waikato Stud. From her first three foals she has left Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) hero Major Beel (NZ) (Savabeel), Australian placegetter Rose Gold (NZ) (Savabeel), and Solid Gold
Lawson-Carroll to ride Bona Sforza in Australasian Oaks
Ace Lawson-Carroll’s dream comeback is continuing, with the South Auckland apprentice jockey set to cross the Tasman to ride Bona Sforza (Written By) in the A$1 million Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville on Saturday. The 21-year-old hoop made his return to racing just a month ago