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Australia
Champion jockey James McDonald is hoping his induction to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame alongside his great mate and supporter Sir Peter Vela in May is cause for a double celebration. McDonald, who is hoping to return to New Zealand for the Induction Dinner in Hamilton on May
Australia
Andrew Forsman is confident Rosehill’s rain affected track conditions should help Quick Thinker’s (So You Think) chances in Saturday’s Gr.3 N E Manion Cup (2400m). The Sydney track is currently rated a Heavy9, with fine weather prevailing in Sydney after a week-long deluge that forced
New Zealand
Allan Sharrock is enjoying a standout season and with four months left to go, he said his New Plymouth stable is not finished yet. “I am thrilled, it has been a great season so far,” Sharrock said. “I have got some nice stock for the early part of winter so
Breeding
Astute breeder Kevin Hickman’s foresight and the rolling hills of his Matamata-based Valachi Downs has produced many high-class gallopers including champion race mare Silent Achiever. With just two days left to bid on their Unreserved Reduction Sale on Gavelhouse Plus, buyers have the opportunity to tap into
New Zealand
Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley enjoyed a day out on his home track, saddling three winners on Wednesday headed by impressive juvenile Quicken Away (Vancouver), who defeated a strong field over 1200m to book his place in next month’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). The Ben
New Zealand
Te Akau principal David Ellis and trainer Jamie Richards have elected to remain in New Zealand with Group One-winning juvenile Sword Of State (Snitzel). New Zealand’s leading stable announced the colt will instead head to the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni on
Australia
Last start Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) victor Lion’s Roar (NZ) (Contributer) will be out to add another Guineas to his name at Rosehill this weekend. The John O’Shea-trained gelding will step up to 2000m for the second time in his career in the postponed Gr.1
New Zealand
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman landed an early double at Pukekohe on Wednesday, with promising three-year-olds Daqiansweet Junior (NZ) (Sweet Orange) and Granados (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) both scoring over 2100m and shaping as stayers of the future. Daqiansweet Junior took plenty of confidence from a maiden
New Zealand
Leading trainer Stephen Marsh is getting the best of both worlds with talented mare Belle Fascino (NZ) (Per Incanto). Marsh will produce last month's Gr.3 White Robe Lodge WFA (1600m) winner and her stablemate Bronte Beach (NZ) (Reliable Man) in Saturday's Gr.3 Valachi Downs
New Zealand
Clinton Isdale has put plenty of work into improving Tina Again’s (NZ) (El Roca) barrier manners, and the Te Awamutu trainer is starting to reap the rewards for his efforts. Tina Again initially proved to be a handful at the barriers and Isdale took her on as a project
New Zealand
Hall of Fame trainer John Wheeler will be back in Australia in a serious way this autumn, targeting the Sydney autumn carnival as well as making his regular raid on the Oakbank jumping carnival in South Australia. Three of the New Plymouth trainer’s horses – Cleaver (NZ) (Guillotine), Macklemore (NZ)
International
New Zealand-bred horses dominated proceedings with six wins at Sha Tin on Sunday and this Wednesday night at Happy Valley trainer Frankie Lor is looking to keep the ball rolling when the improving Oscar Glory (NZ) - a son of this season’s leading sire Per Incanto - contests the second