NZ Racing and Breeding News – 23 January 2023
Hong Kong champion Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) has hit a career ratings peak of 130 to establish himself as the undisputed superior racehorse so far throughout the world in 2026. Ka Ying Rising was alone at the top of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities released in Europe overnight
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will trek south to Otaki with a strong contingent on Saturday, including a two-pronged attack in the meeting’s feature – the Listed James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m). Sharrock will contest the mile with five-year-olds Bridal Train (NZ) (US Navy Flag) and Tisse (NZ) (Belardo)
Riverplate (NZ) (Flying Artie) is loving life on the Kapiti Coast and that has been reflected in his recent results. The seven-year-old gelding made a comeback from retirement late last year and Campbell has been working him on the beach, with his new environment agreeing with the son of Flying
Solid Gold (NZ) (Savabeel) has had few favours this week, but trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are pleased with the Waikato Stud filly ahead of her Australian debut in the Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2000m) at Doomben on Saturday. The Group Three-winning daughter of Savabeel undertook a marathon