NZ Racing and Breeding News – 30 August 2020
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Billion-dollar Qiddiya racecourse to become new home of Saudi Cup
Saudi Arabia has reinforced its commitment to becoming a global racing powerhouse, unveiling plans for a new US$1.1 billion (NZ$1.8bn) thoroughbred racecourse that will become the future home of the world’s richest horse race. Qiddiya Investment Company has awarded an estimated SR4.3 billion (US$
Stakes-performed Marsh mares on the market in Breeding Stock Sale
A pair of black-type performers coming out of the Cambridge stable of Stephen Marsh are eye-catching young broodmare prospects available for purchase in the National Online Breeding Stock Sale on Gavelhouse Plus. Marsh Racing is selling the Group Three performer Merchant Queen (Merchant Navy) and the Listed-placed
Wilson scores first win in the saddle as she eyes professional ranks
The amateur jockey series has been a great pathway for several of the country’s top apprentice jockeys, including leading apprentice Amber Riddell, and Hannah Wilson is hoping she can be another success story as she looks to make that transition. The 23-year-old hoop has made a pleasing
Joshua Brown on song for Te Awamutu Cup
Joshua Brown (NZ) (Dalghar) returned to form when runner-up to Tisse at Te Rapa last month, and trainer Lance Gussey is hoping he can go one better on Saturday when he returns to the Hamilton track to contest the UBP Te Awamutu Cup (1600m). Gussey was pleased with his