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Riverton trainer Ebony Turner had intended on having a two-pronged attack in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton, but she is happy to just have the sole representative in Caffeinated (NZ) (Belardo) following the recent sale of her stable star Drakaina (NZ) (Ace High). Turner purchased the
New Zealand
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight (I Am Invincible) and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend. While the venture is yet to be confirmed, the daughter of I Am Invincible would offer a compelling argument if
New Zealand
Ascot Park trainer Tommy Beckett has had plenty of highlights in his three decades of training, but the pinnacle came a fortnight ago when Miss Pearl (NZ) (Tavistock) won at Riverton. It wasn’t the status of the race that stood out for Beckett, but the emotion of seeing his
Australia
Ben Hayes said Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is set to be a big improver in Saturday's Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick, despite drawing the extreme outside barrier for the A$5 million feature on Tuesday morning. Hayes said after Mr Brightside drew 11 of 11 runners
Australia
Having promised a lot and finally delivering, Climbing Star (NZ) (Zoustar) is heading back to Adelaide in search of another Stakes race victory. Breaking through for her maiden Stakes win in the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on March 23, Climbing Star, who races in the colours of breeder
Breeding
The catalogue for NZB’s 2024 National Online Yearling Sale features the progeny of a diverse range of sires, from established stars to newer names with reputations on a rapid rise. The 100-lot catalogue features no fewer than 46 different stallions, including Almanzor, Written Tycoon, and emerging star sires like
New Zealand
With the jumps season fast approaching, Dylan Mcdonagh has been a welcome addition to the depleted New Zealand jumps jockey riding ranks in the last week. The 29-year-old Irishman arrived in the country last Thursday and made an instant impact when winning his first race aboard No Bizz at Wanganui
New Zealand
Dual Group One winner La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos) has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander, with the couple faced with their sternest test with the mare in the last couple of weeks. Fresh off recording her second elite-level victory in the Gr.1 Otaki-Maori
New Zealand
Consecutive victories have propelled Chattahoochee (NZ) (Reliable Man) toward his first crack at a black-type feature. The patiently handled son of Reliable Man has fashioned a tidy record with those recent successes prompting Debbie Sweeney to set her sights on Saturday week’s Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) at
New Zealand
Nigel Tiley is hoping to see a deserved maiden success for Vila Belmiro (Santos) as he lines up a warm-favourite for the TAB 1100 at Ellerslie on Wednesday. A son of Santos, Vila Belmiro made his debut as a juvenile in the Listed Challenge Stakes (1100m), but was not seen
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Manawatu horsewoman Gail Temperton has experienced a stellar month, which got even better on Saturday when her homebred mare Royal Flower attained black-type when placing in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2100m) at Trentham. While the outsider in the field for Saturday’s contest, Royal
Australia
Antrim Coast continued his upward Derby trajectory on Saturday, despite having to settle for second in the Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield. The Stephen Marsh-trained three-year-old finished second behind Orchestral in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in March and franked that form with a tough victory