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VIDEO: Danielle Johnson
Trackside’s Aidan Rodley caught up with jockey Danielle Johnson to discuss her chances on Avantage in this weekend's Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings.
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VIDEO: Rick Williams
Rick Williams is presented with the NZTBA’s 2019/2020 Personality of the Year Award.
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Harris bullish with Melody Belle
No jockey will go into Saturday's Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings with more confidence than Melody Belle's (NZ) (Commands) rider Troy Harris. The 32-year-old Matamata hoop racked up his fifth Group One win when he guided Melody Belle to success in the
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Breeding Industry recognises Williams and Corban
The last of the Ebbett VW New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association National Breeding Awards have been announced. Rick Williams has been named as the Personality of the Year and Julian Corban the Mary Lynne Ryan Young Achiever. Williams was recognised as an industry personality who has made a significant contribution
New Zealand
Busy time for Pitman
It’s been a whirlwind week for Matthew Pitman. The Riccarton trainer welcomed his second child on Tuesday and he has also been in the process of moving into his family’s new home. “It’s exciting times,” he said. “We bought a house on Friday, moved in on the
Australia
Caulfield Cup 2020: The final field
Star New Zealand stayer The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) has snuck into this year's Caulfield Cup after Gr.3 Coongy Cup (2000m) winner Nonconformist (Rebel Raider) was not nominated for the race. Balancing on the knife's edge after it was confirmed Avilius (Pivotal) was likely to
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Ranting rules in thrilling Blue Sapphire
Ranting (NZ) (Zoustar) shed his tag as one of the country's best maidens with a brave victory in Wednesday's Gr.3 Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield for trainers Leon and Troy Corstens. In a three-horse field, the Westbury Stud graduate dug deep to get
Australia
Waller worried about Elleegant Cup weight
Chris Waller takes a powerful trio into the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m), a race which has amazingly eluded Australia's premier trainer. The race has proven to be somewhat of a jinx for Waller as from 20 starters in the Caulfield Cup his best results have been two
Breeding
Spanish Whisper smashes price record with a day left to bid
Triple Group Two winner Spanish Whisper (AUS) (Lope de Vega) has broken the record price for online thoroughbred auctions with one day of bidding left. Listed for unreserved sale on Gavelhouse Plus on Monday, feverish bidding has ensued, seeing her smash through the previous record of NZ$670,000 to
New Zealand
Matterhorn joins Lees
Promising five-year-old Matterhorn (NZ) (Swiss Ace) will head across the Tasman later this month to join Kris Lees’ Newcastle barn. The Gerry Harvey-owned gelding has had two starts in New Zealand for former trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott for a win and a second. “He
New Zealand
Entriviere a dominant Tauranga winner
Tavistock four-year-old Entriviere (NZ) maintained her prefect record when successful at Tauranga in the Betavet 1300 on Wednesday. The Jamie Richards-trained mare was successful on debut at Matamata and stepped up to win in Rating 65 grade by an easy four-lengths under in-form rider Danielle
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Two Illicit near peak for Classic
Two Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) will be near her potent best when she races at her pet distance in Saturday's Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings, says co-trainer Robert Wellwood. Wellwood, who trains in partnership with Roger James at Cambridge, was satisfied with the Jimmy Choux