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International
Sidelined with serious injury during Hong Kong racing’s off-season, Vincent Ho hopes Dream Winner can provide the perfect return to competition when Frankie Lor’s unbeaten sprinter contests the Class 2 Causeway Bay Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (17 September). Four-time winner of the Tony Cruz Award
Australia
Smart three-year-old Pushy remains unbeaten after three starts following an easy victory at Newcastle on Friday for trainer Michael Freedman. A son of Little Avondale Stud stallion Time Test, Pushy was sent out a $1.80 favourite and gave his supporters little cause for concern as he romped to a
New Zealand
A super-impressive return to racing at Taupo on Friday has thrust Molly Bloom into equal favouritism for the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m). The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained filly by Ace High made only one start as an autumn two-year-old, producing an eye-catching finish for third
New Zealand
There are few prestige jumping trophies missing from Paul Nelson’s mantlepiece, but the Great Northern Steeplechase is one that has eluded the Hastings trainer over his career. Nelson went into partnership with long-time stable member Corrina McDougal in 2019, and the pairing have since collected a Jumps Trainer’s
New Zealand
Friday was meant to mark a big step forward in the spring preparation of multiple Group One winner Prowess, but it has instead handed her connections another frustrating setback. An abscess had previously ruled the daughter of Proisir out of her original first-up target, the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m)
Australia
After a disappointing second-up effort, Michael Dee is expecting a better showing from Aegon (NZ) Sacred Falls) at Flemington. Jockey Michael Dee is expecting the vast open spaces of Flemington to suit his mount in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). Dee partners New Zealand gelding Aegon on Saturday
New Zealand
Despite a bold return to racing by Mustang Valley at Te Rapa last month, trainer Andrew Forsman has resisted the temptation to raise the bar any earlier than he needs to. The high-class daughter of Vanbrugh will line up in Saturday’s Seaton Park Open (1400m) at New Plymouth, which
With a long spring campaign still ahead, trainers Ben, Will and J D Hayes have taken Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) back to the Lindsay Park training operation at Euroa to prepare for his next assignment at Flemington. After wins in the Gr.2 P B Lawrence Stakes and the Gr.
Australia
Promising three-year-old Riproar (NZ) (Charm Spirit) has provided trainer Andrew Forsman with his first winner out of his Macedon Lodge quarters when successful at Bendigo on Thursday. The Kiwi horseman has previously enjoyed good success with raiders from his Cambridge stable, both in a solo capacity and when training in
Breeding
After initially catching the eyes of respected trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood when she was offered as a yearling on Gavelhouse Plus, Contagious (NZ) (Proisir) has come full-circle and returned to the online platform. The multiple black-type performer is being offered as Lot 23 in the latest gavelhouse.com
Australia
Richard Jolly is confident his brilliant galloper See You In Heaven (Divine Prophet) can mix it with some of the best mares in the land when she returns to her 'home away from home' in Saturday's Gr.2 Let's Elope Stakes (1400m) at Flemington.
Audio
Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett: G1 Vinery Stks winner Prowess trials tomorrow at Taupo. Co-trainer Robert Wellwood says the mare has recovered well from a recent setback. (CLICK TO PLAY PODCAST)