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New Zealand
Matamata thoroughbred nursery Elsdon Park have had a memorable week in Sydney with the progeny of young broodmare Daniela’s Magic, culminating in stakes success at Randwick on Saturday. While the eight-year-old daughter of Per Incanto never made it to the races, her progeny is more than making up for
New Zealand
Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. The highly-talented daughter of Savabeel took the three-year-old ranks by storm through the summer period, with a stunning winning performance in
In the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) aftermath, one of Chris Waller's first thoughts was the hope of a rematch for Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) with Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) come the spring racing features. That is just what he may get as Ciaron Maher
New Zealand
Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent. The Waikato Stud-bred filly is a daughter of their resident sire Ardrossan and she’s made an encouraging start to her career for the Matamata trainer. Renovations finished runner-up, albeit a distant one behind the
International
Berry Bliss (NZ) (Charm Spirit) scored a win in the Platinum Horse Club Trophy at Selangor in Malaysia on Sunday on a day where New Zealand bred horses dominated winning eight of the nine races on the card. New trainer Joseph Leck, 32, who was only granted his A licence
Breeding
Bidding is now open for the 51 lots available on the latest gavelhouse.com fortnightly auction, which includes a former Te Akau Racing mare with outstanding pedigree credentials. Stella Splendida (NZ) (Zoustar) was bred by Sir Peter Vela’s internationally renowned Pencarrow Stud and has star power on both sides
Australia
Western Australia owner Bob Peters added another chapter to his success as an owner when Affluential (NZ) (Zed) gave him his first jumps winner from his first runner at Pakenham when he won the Ecycles Solutions Maiden Hurdle (3200m). Affluential, trained by John Leek, also has the distinction of being
New Zealand
Two-year-old filly Star Shadow (NZ) (Reliable Man) made an impressive winning debut at Otaki when she came from last on the home corner to take out the McMillan Equine Feeds 2YO (1300m). The Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-prepared daughter of Reliable Man had looked a handy type in her three
New Zealand
The Hottie (NZ) (Swiss Ace) produced an ideal prelude to next Saturday’s Listed Great Easter Stakes (1400m) with a dominant display down the chute at Riccarton Park on Saturday. The mare’s Taranaki trainer Robbie Patterson had initially planned on trialling her at Foxton on Tuesday before heading south
New Zealand
Talented four-year-old Mr Mojo Risin’ (NZ) (Deep Field) has recently returned home after a successful stint in Melbourne, and he has wasted no time in making his mark on a New Zealand racetrack. The Andrew Forsman-trained gelding mastered the heavy conditions at Otaki on Saturday to score an impressive victory
Australia
On a day of great racing at Randwick, bonny Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni was the undoubted star with her dashing display to win the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) under another daring Declan Bates ride. The duo are an inseparable combination as Bates allowed the Ciaron Maher-trained
Australia
A tough week for Ballymore Stables ended on a positive note after New Zealand-bred three-year-old War Machine ran away with the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday under the guidance of Jordan Childs. It had been a week since his trainer Mike Moroney was admitted to hospital and his long-serving