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Just 12 years after riding his first winner, James McDonald is about to become the youngest person to be inducted to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. When his induction takes place at the Hall of Fame gala dinner in Hamilton on May 3, the Sydney-based champion will
Breeding
Yearlings by Rich Hill Stud stallion Vadamos will be offered for the first time at Karaka next month. The stud, with support of a high-profile group of New Zealand breeders, purchased 50 percent of the stallion who has shuttled to New Zealand from 2017. The French-bred Vadamos is
New Zealand
Race favourite Kilowatt (NZ) (Shocking) left it late but produced an undeniable run to take out the feature event on the programme at Gore on Sunday, the Dynes Transport Tapanui Cup (2000m). On a special day for the Tapanui Racing Club that was celebrating its 150th year of operation, the
New Zealand
A winning double aboard Opalescence (NZ) (Showcasing) and Sinarahma (NZ) (Darci Brahma) at Awapuni on Saturday has the effervescent Sam Collett nicely situated near the top of the National Jockeys’ premiership as she positions herself for a run at a second title to place beside the inaugural trophy she claimed
New Zealand
A comfortable maiden victory by Not Usual Litening at Te Rapa on Saturday has co-trainer Murray Baker looking at stepping his charge up to a greater challenge in the coming weeks. Baker, who prepares the Pins three-year-old at Cambridge with training partner Andrew Forsman, was taken by
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Breeding
Cambridge Stud reported eight weeks ago that Tavistock suffered a life threatening injury in a freak paddock accident. Although he made significant progress from the initial injury, he sustained secondary complications following further surgery last week and was put down on vets advice this afternoon. Cambridge Stud have paid special
New Zealand
Underrated southern mare Kiwi Ida scored her biggest career victory when she upset the favourites in Saturday’s Gr.2 Kamada Park Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni. The John and Karen Parsons-owned and trained five-year-old has been a standout in southern racing, winning twelve of her
New Zealand
Visiting Cambridge mare Concert Hall (NZ) (Savabeel) was back to her brilliant best when she demolished her opposition in Saturday’s Gr.3 Aberdeen On Broadway Manawatu Cup (2300m). The Joan Egan-bred and owned five-year-old had been slowly building to her peak form in recent starts which
New Zealand
Exciting prospect Mascarpone (NZ) (Shooting To Win) sent a clear message to his age group rivals that he will be a force to be reckoned with in any of the upcoming three-year-old features after he stormed to victory over 1400m at Awapuni on Saturday. The Shooting To Win
Australia
Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker will call on his knowledge of New Zealand breeding when he chases back -to- back wins in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm. Baker has jumped NSW provincial class with Savvy Valentino (NZ) (Savabeel) to take on Saturday's 2206m race