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Andrew Bensley talks with trainer Mark Brosnan about his runners over the weekend. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/mark-brosnan-friday-9-october-2020
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Richards arsenal on track for 1000 Guineas
Matamata trainer Jamie Richards has confirmed Miss Aotearoa ($5.50) and Cornflower Blue ($12) both remain on track for a tilt at the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 48th New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on November 14. The pair make up two of the top four runners in betting
New Zealand
First NZ winner for Mongolian Khan
Windsor Park Stud stallion Mongolian Khan recorded his first win in New Zealand as a sire on Friday when Supreme Khan won on debut in the Onceuponatime At Belmont Park 1200 at Phar Lap Raceway. Supreme Khan was purchased out of Windsor Park Stud’s 2019 New Zealand Bloodstock Book
New Zealand
McBeth after local cup
New Plymouth trainer Gary McBeth is looking forward to lining up his pride and joy Hi I’m Nikkita in the South Taranaki Club Egmont Cup (2100m) at Hawera on Saturday. The five-year-old mare finished runner-up in the Road To The Jericho (3210m) at her home track
New Zealand
Bosson excited by Matamata prospects
Champion jockey Opie Bosson is confident his season can kick into gear when he takes seven rides at Matamata on Saturday. The star hoop has taken longer than he would like to shed the last few kilos to get him back to racing trim following a winter break. But after
Australia
Mo'unga racing for more than Guineas glory
Mo'unga (NZ) (Savabeel) is a name sports fans were cheering long before the unbeaten horse of the same name, who is one of the leading fancies for Saturday's Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m), hit the racetrack. Richie Mo'unga is a hero to many rugby-
Breeding
Hello Youmzain Retired
Leading European sprinter Hello Youmzain has been retired and will begin his stallion career in France at Haras d’Etreham before shuttling to Cambridge Stud in New Zealand next year. Purchased by Haras d’Etreham and Cambridge Stud during the autumn of his three-year-old season, the talented son
Breeding
NZTBA call for Irish National Stud Scholarship applicants
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) are calling for applicants for next year’s Irish National Stud scholarship. The NZTBA are seeking a passionate, motivated individual who would like to travel internationally to further their career in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry. The successful applicant will gain an all-
Breeding
Strong start for Almanzor
Cambridge Stud stallion Almanzor has made a promising start at the Tatersalls October Yearling Sale. Six of his yearlings sold for an aggregate of 750,000 Guineas in the first two days of the sale, at an average of 125,000 Guineas, and median of 125,000 Guineas. SackvilleDonald Bloodstock
International
Classic Unicorn scores classy Valley victory
Classic Unicorn (NZ) (Per Incanto) sealed a Chris So double with a smart win in Wednesday night’s Happy Valley feature, the Class 2 High Island Handicap (1000m), justifying his trainer’s belief that this could be the promising chestnut’s ‘coming-of-age’ campaign. After an unbeaten debut season,
Australia
No rust left for Surprise Baby
Trainer Paul Preusker said he has got all the rust out of Surprise Baby (NZ) (Shocking) and will now head straight to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). The six-year-old son of Shocking, a $9.50 chance for the race, has returned superbly this preparation and will be
Breeding
NZB Breeze Ups Give Juveniles a Natural Advantage
Breeze Ups for New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds will take place next week on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October, commencing at 10am each day. Held across two days at Te Rapa Racecourse, the conditions and consistent measurements of NZB’s Breeze Ups