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Racing
A stakes victory won’t come Out Of The Blue (NZ) (Tivaci) for the horse that bears the same name when he heads to Ellerslie this weekend. Out Of The Blue has been a solid performer for trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson this season, winning his first two starts
Breeding
Windsor Park Stud are looking forward to a strong turnout for their annual Rugby, Racing and Beer Sale set for next Thursday 23rd April at Riccarton Park in Christchurch. The niche yearling sale, with 12 Lots, doubles as a charitable event and sportsman’s function, with guest speakers including former
Australia
A second shot at a 'win and you're in' race is what the connections of Basilinna (NZ) (Staphanos) are chasing at Mornington. Last year Basilinna won a ballot exemption into the Melbourne Cup, courtesy of her win in the Andrew Ramsden (2800m) at Flemington in May.
Racing
Apprentice jockey Hyeontaek Oh came within a long head of victory in his first raceday ride earlier this month, and while he came off second-best on that occasion, he wasn’t to be denied in another short margin finish at Matamata on Wednesday, timing his run perfectly to get Lae
Racing
Robert Wellwood believes the pre-post market for Saturday’s Gr.3 Championship Stakes (2100m) is a fair reflection of his stable's three-strong bid on the age group feature at Ellerslie. With training partner Roger James, they will be represented in the Trelawney Stud-sponsored event by current favourite Solid
Australia
Reigning Mornington Cup winner Bankers Choice (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) must defy history on Saturday to become only the fifth horse in more than a century to claim the race multiple times. Local hat-trick hero Gunnamatta (Snippets) (2002-04) was the last to achieve the rare feat after Ardashir (1938/1941), Happy
Karaka
Entries for NZB’s 2026 National Weanling Sale close today, Thursday 16 April via NZB's portal here. Set to be held at Karaka on Thursday 25 June, the Sale offers an attractive platform to sell young stock to an international and domestic audience, with the added bonus of
Karaka
The strong demand from the 100th National Yearling Sale continued onto NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus, which saw 104 lots catalogued and over $800,000 in receipts in a quick-fire digital session on Wednesday evening. The highlight of the Sale came early, with Lot 18
Racing
A poor barrier draw may delay the planned kick-off to the campaign of Desert Lightning (NZ) (Pride Of Dubai) at Mornington. Desert Lightning has drawn the widest barrier in the 17-horse Listed Hareeba Stakes (1200m) on Saturday in which he has 60kg and will be ridden by Luke Nolen. The
Karaka
Following Tuesday night’s unforeseen cyber attack, NZB’s 2026 National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus was postponed, and is set to take place this evening, Wednesday 15 April from 6pm (NZT). Due to widespread interference, all 104 lots will be reoffered, with bidding re-opened from the last bid
Hong Kong
Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) may soon become the face of a bold new push to grow racing in mainland China, with plans emerging to showcase the superstar at Conghua Racecourse later this year. The Hong Kong Jockey Club is considering relocating the Group Two Jockey Club Sprint,
Racing
Danica Guy’s equine rehabilitation talents will be put to their next test when she saddles up stable star Lupo Solitario (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) in Saturday’s Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m). The Matamata horsewoman trains a small team as well as engaging with fellow licence-holders to aid the