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The Kevin Myers-trained Quid was rewarded for his consistency when taking out the J Swap Great New Zealand Hurdles (4200m) at Te Aroha on Friday. The eight-year-old son of Rios finished runner-up in the last two editions of the Grand National Hurdles (4200m) and was runner-
Racing
Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) has completed final preparations before travelling to Australia for a second tilt at the AU$20 million Gr.1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse on 17 October after a faultless track gallop at Sha Tin on Friday morning (18 September). Exercising pre-dawn on
Racing
Leading thoroughbred nursery Cambridge Stud has again committed its full support to NZB’s 2027 National Yearling Sale, with the announcement they will be selling 100% of their yearling stock at Karaka. Karaka 2027, which marks the next century of yearling sales in New Zealand as the 101st National Yearling
Racing
Taranaki couple Peter and Heather Crofskey have enjoyed a fairytale ride with their Group One winner Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn), but that journey has now come to an end following her recent retirement from racing. Bred by the Crofskeys, Leica Lucy is by Grangewilliam Stud stallion Derryn and out of
Racing
Like many trainers in the south, Sophie Price is on weather watch ahead of Gore’s race meeting on Sunday. With the track rated a Heavy10 on Friday morning and heavy rain forecast, a track inspection will take place on Saturday morning to decide the meeting’s fate. Price has
New Zealand
Four of Arabian Songbird’s (NZ) (Pierro) five wins have come at Ellerslie, and on Saturday the highly talented mare will return to the Auckland track to make her first raceday appearance in more than 300 days when she lines up in the Windsor Park Stud 1400. The daughter of
Racing
Trainer Robbie Patterson is confident his promising colt Ronaldo (NZ) (Ribchester) is capable of scoring a Group One result this season – it is just a question over which distance. The three-year-old son of Ribchester made an impression as a juvenile last season, winning his first two starts before
Australia
Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) has issued an ominous warning ahead of her spring return, with trainer Ciaron Maher delighted by the champion mare’s condition following a dominant Cranbourne jumpout. The multiple Group 1 winner did what racing fans have become accustomed to seeing, rolling forward and putting
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Ultra-consistent performer Cheval de Foudre (NZ) (Time Test) will be given opportunities to put himself in line for a crack at a major spring feature. The Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) remains in the mix for the son of Time Test who will firstly have the chance to press
Australia
In’kantosstar (NZ) (Per Incanto), a full brother to the triple Group 1 winner Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto), made it three consecutive wins when successful at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. The four-year-old son of Per Incanto was victorious in the hands of Ethan Brown, who also rides the
Breeding
Another chapter is set to be written in the history of one of New Zealand’s most admired thoroughbred properties, Fayette Park, following its purchase by South African interests. The change in ownership of the South Waikato farm has been confirmed by South African expatriate and now New Zealand-based
Australia
Chad Schofield isn’t expecting Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) to upset Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun) in the 7 Stakes, but he’s positive the multiple Group 1 winner is set for a good campaign. It's not often a jockey walks away satisfied after being beaten on a star