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VIDEO: Dawn Patrol
Aidan Rodley catches up with trainer Frank Ritchie about his Gr.2 Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate (1200m) candidate Dawn Patrol.
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AUDIO: Peter Moody
Andrew Bensley speaks with trainer Peter Moody about stable newcomer Platinum Invador. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/peter-moody
Breeding
Book full for Almanzor
Cambridge Stud has put up the book full sign for their European Champion three-year-old Almanzor for the third consecutive year. The son of Wootton Bassett is standing his third season in New Zealand at a fee of $30,000 + GST. “We are delighted that Almanzor’s book is
New Zealand
Sectional data a welcome addition
Punters and keen followers of form now have an additional tool with the inclusion of sectional split data. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has entered a partnership with Formpro to provide what has been an essential part of racing followers’ arsenal in most other racing jurisdictions for many years. Previously only
New Zealand
Sir Beets breaks maiden
Three-year-old colt Sir Beets cleared maiden ranks on Wednesday, winning the Aquashield Roofing Maiden (1100m) at Otaki. Ridden by Johnathan Parkes, Sir Beets came from last to down his rivals in an impressive performance to score by half a length from Old Town Road for trainer Lisa Latta.
New Zealand
Te Akau team targets Timaru
Te Akau Racing's annual southern spring sojourn begins in earnest at Timaru on Friday with trainer Jamie Richards unleashing five of his 12-strong first wave of travellers. Richards will produce Lethal, Bordeaux Le Rouge, Remington, Phantom Witness and Khafeef at Phar Lap Raceway as he seeks to
New Zealand
Taroni begins 1000 Guineas path
Promising three-year-old Taroni (NZ) (Showcasing) will begin her path towards the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) when she lines-up at Te Rapa on Saturday. The daughter of Showcasing will contest the Gr.3 WRC Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) and trainer Lance Noble is
Breeding
Waikato Stud named New Zealand Breeder of the Year
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) has announced that Waikato Stud is the winner of the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan New Zealand Breeder of the Year Award. In a very successful year for New Zealand breeders, the voting went right down to the wire with Waikato Stud
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AUDIO: Jamie Richards
Andrew Bensley speaks with trainer Jamie Richards about his three chances in the Gr.2 Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/jamiefoxbridge
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VIDEO: Surprise Baby
Jockey Craig Williams takes us on a ride with quality galloper Surprise Baby ahead of Saturday’s Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley. https://vimeo.com/453545019
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VIDEO: John Bell
Trainer John Bell talks about his Group One star Julius ahead of the Gr.2 Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa.
New Zealand
More in store for Vamos Bebe
Well-related four-year-old mare Vamos Bebe (I Am Invincible) broke maiden ranks in style at Avondale on Wednesday over 1200m. The Trelawney Stud-owned daughter of I Am Invincible had finished second at her two starts prior to her breakthrough win. Trained by Jamie Richards, the mare travelled