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New Zealand
Having already secured a special place in South Island racing history through a career spanning more than four decades, it would be fitting for Riccarton trainer Michael Pitman to take a share of the spotlight during an exciting raceday on his home track on Saturday. The nine-race programme features two
Victorian mare Eternal Flame (NZ) (Sacred Falls) will test the Group One waters in the Gr.1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m), although trainer Michael Kent admits he wasn't expecting the race to be quite so strong. The lightly raced four-year-old has won her past two starts,
New Zealand
With the curtain coming down on the racing career of Te Akau Racing’s 10-time Group One winner Imperatriz yesterday, they are now looking forward to unveiling their next future star, which could very well come at Riccarton on Saturday. Homebred gelding Nucleozor has been faultless in his two starts
Australia
Orchestral will aim to follow in the footsteps of some of New Zealand’s greatest fillies when she contests Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. Kiwi-bred fillies have a rich history in the time-honoured classic, boasting seven wins since 2009, including 11-time Group One
New Zealand
Wexford Stables have the future in the forefront of their minds with a couple of juvenile debutants at Te Rapa on Sunday. Andrew Scott, who operates the Matamata stable alongside Lance O’Sullivan, has engaged Ribkraka and Tristar in the Five Stags Leamington 2YO (1100m), where they hope to advance
Australia
Ballymore Stables has released a statement confirming that leading trainer Mike Moroney was receiving on-going treatment after being admitted to hospital last weekend. “Mike Moroney was unfortunately hospitalised over the weekend,” the release began. “We have received results, and he will be receiving treatment over the next few weeks. “We
International
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will invest HK$140 million in 2024/25 in lowering the cost of ownership. Livery fees paid by Owners are the mechanism for covering the direct costs of the stable and other staff who are responsible for the stabling and training of horses. Recognising the
New Zealand
Te Akau Racing will continue their raid on The Championships in Sydney with a pair of in-form chances at Randwick this weekend, including quality filly Quintessa (NZ) (Shamus Award) in the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m). The daughter of Shamus Award has been a revelation for trainer Mark Walker this
New Zealand
Robbie Patterson will chase further southern spoils at Riccarton Park on Saturday, with promising filly It’s Doris (NZ) (Telperion) contesting the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m). Patterson’s last two trips across the Cook Strait have been highly successful, with subsequent Group One winner Puntura (NZ) (Vespa) collecting the
New Zealand
In the wake of the abandonment of Wednesday’s race meeting at Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR), in conjunction with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR), have undertaken a comprehensive investigation, resulting in an agreed plan of action that will be implemented to address safety concerns and ensure future racing
Australia
The 10-time Group 1-winning star Imperatriz has run her last race with the rising six-year-old mare to be prepared to begin life as a broodmare next spring. Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis confirmed the surprising news on Thursday, saying that after consulting with her owners, it was decided the
Australia
Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) and Pride Of Jenni (Pride of Dubai) haven't reached 'arch rival' status just yet, but Ben Hayes admits he will be satisfied if the former can square the ledger at Randwick. The pair has run the quinella three times, Pride Of Jenni