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BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner Furore caught the eye, running on for third in a dirt track barrier trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning under Grant van Niekerk. Frankie Lor’s charge has not been seen in action since finishing a disappointing 10th in the Gr.1 FWD
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Reliable Team has a perfect record to protect when he takes his place in section two of the Class 3 Wah Fu Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, and Zac Purton hopes the emerging talent has enough class to overcome a number of looming obstacles, not least immaturity.
Racing
A win by De Koning at Ruakaka on Saturday, along with a promising run from stablemate Pop Star Princess, has kept the spring in the step of Cambridge trainer Fred Cornege. Cornege and his wife, Lindsay, are part-owners of both five-year-olds and, along with their regular jockey
Racing
New Zealand’s three-year-old ranks have proven to be an exciting crop to date this season and that excitement could enhance at Matamata on Wednesday when promising galloper Harlech kicks-off his spring campaign. Local trainers Pam Gerard and Michael Moroney have a lot of time for the
Racing
Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) chief executive John Allen is stepping down from his role at the end of the year. “After five years as chief executive it is time to begin the search for a new leader to oversee the transition to TAB NZ,” Allen said. “This was a
Racing
New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance, in association with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, has announced three new Triple Crown Series for the 2019-20 New Zealand racing season. Each series comprises three prestigious Group races, and each series will carry a bonus of $100,000 for any horse that can win all
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Trackside Radio’s Des Coppins catches up with trainer Clayton Chipperfield after Catalyst’s win in the Gr.3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday. https://soundcloud.com/trackside-radio/clayton-chipperfield-1
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Trackside Radio’s Des Coppins speaks with Bruce Marsh after he finished his training tenure in Singapore on a high note on Sunday. https://soundcloud.com/trackside-radio/bruce-marsh
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Trackside Radio’s Des Coppins speaks with trainer Bill Thurlow after Glory Days’ run at Flemington on Saturday. https://soundcloud.com/trackside-radio/bill-thurlow-3
Breeding
Three young women working in the thoroughbred industry are heading overseas early next year to enhance their careers thanks to scholarships promoted by the NZTBA Sunline Education Trust. The Sunline International Management Scholarship has been awarded to Kyla Robb, and due to the high calibre of applicants and the generosity
Racing
Mystery Creek trainer Neil O’Dowd has set promising jumper Aigne some lofty goals later this year after his impressive 7-3/4 length victory in the Team Wealleans Hurdle (3500m) at Arawa Park on Sunday. Although he was pleased with the win, O’Dowd admitted to feeling slightly anxious
Racing
A double at Ruakaka on Saturday has kept the momentum going for Byerley Park trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy after experiencing their best result in the past season. The couple saddled up 20 winners from their stable last term, four more than 2017-18, and with about six weeks of