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With Victoria in desperate need of rain, trainer Michael Kent is hopeful of getting through the early part of the Flemington meeting with not too much falling. Kent has Samuel Langhorne (NZ) (Shocking) engaged in the opening race at Flemington on Saturday, the TAB We're On (2520m) and
New Zealand
Two weeks after an impressive win in a 1400m three-year-old race at Te Rapa, Te Awamutu trainers Katrina and Simon Alexander are sticking to a similar formula with talented filly Acapelago (NZ) (Belardo) at Ellerslie this weekend. The daughter of Belardo scored a commanding victory on May 24, dominating from
New Zealand
Byerley Park trainer Steven Cole will head to Ellerslie with a quartet of runners on Saturday, and he is particularly upbeat about the chances of Pacific Breeze (North Pacific) in the Network Visuals 1200. The two-year-old son of North Pacific has pleased Cole with his progression since making his debut
New Zealand
Andrew Forsman has four runners spread across three venues on Saturday, including a pair of three-year-olds at Flemington who will try to follow up strong last-start performances at the Melbourne track. Yaldi will step up in distance to contest the Darren Galley Mile (1600m), in which he will carry 60kg
New Zealand
Tony Pike will have a quartet of runners by necessity rather than design in Saturday’s two-year-old contest at Ellerslie. The Cambridge trainer will be represented by trial winners Arthur, Ashoka, Boombox and Happy Youmzain in the Network Visuals Juvenile (1200m). “It was never the intention to run four together,
New Zealand
After a stunning fresh-up performance at Trentham, Spencer (NZ) (Derryn) has another task on his hands as he carries topweight in his first appearance at Ellerslie on Saturday. The emerging star of last winter, Spencer swept through the grades in a campaign that was headlined by a breakthrough victory in
Australia
Trainers Patrick and Michelle Payne are aware of the transition horses must make from their three-year-old year to their four-year-old season. A case in point is Bold Soul (NZ) (Embellish) who has won five of his 16 starts but has gone winless through his four-year-old year to date. The Paynes
International
New Zealand-bred sprinter Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) has secured a coveted slot in the A$20 million The Everest (1200m), the world's richest turf race. The announcement follows his undefeated season in Hong Kong, culminating in a commanding victory in the Gr.1 Chairman's Sprint
New Zealand
Britannia Gold (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) has made a good impression during her fledgling career and with better fortune on her side could have made even more of an impact. Trained by Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall, she has already bagged a brace of wins and with going to suit at
New Zealand
Entain plc, the global sports betting and gaming group, has announced that Dean Shannon, CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand will be stepping down on 30 June 2025. The Australian and New Zealand businesses are entering a new phase of their development and Mr Shannon has agreed it is
Australia
An inglorious performance by Engine Room (NZ) (Super Seth) at Gosford's stand-alone meeting left trainer Bryce Heys scratching his head but all the signs point to the gelding being on his best behaviour at Randwick this weekend. The three-year-old son of Super Seth was sent out favourite for
New Zealand
Microshare syndicator The Frac Club hit gold straight away with their promising filly Zormella, and their gold colours are set to appear on the track over winter through two recent purchases. Zormella put the syndicator on the map when she replaced stablemate Dealt With in the inaugural $3.5 million