NZ Racing and Breeding News – 7 March 2021
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Rathbone scores Trentham jumps double
Wanganui trainer Jo Rathbone had a successful day at the office at Trentham on Thursday when scoring a winning double, including taking out the Trentham Supporters Group Wellington Hurdles (3200m) with exciting jumper Billy Boy (So You Think). The eight-year-old son of So You Think won last year’
Savabeel factor in National Online Breeding Stock Sale
The New Zealand thoroughbred industry lost one of its all-time greats last month with the death of Savabeel, but the legendary Waikato Stud stallion’s influence is a long way from over – and the National Online Breeding Stock Sale on Gavelhouse Plus gives buyers an opportunity to get involved.
Warwick to step down as NZTR Chair as Entain announces leadership change
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Chair Russell Warwick will step down from the role at the beginning of August before retiring from the Board following the organisation's Annual General Meeting in November. The announcement comes as Entain confirmed Chris Haigh will replace Sam Moncur as Managing Director of its
Mr Mozart’s first weanlings impress at Karaka
Emerging sire Mr Mozart made an encouraging start to his commercial career at last week’s New Zealand Bloodstock National Weanling Sale, with his first crop attracting strong interest from buyers. Demand was evident across the board at Karaka, with New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Weanling Sale posting increases in