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TRACKWORK - KEN KELSO
Aidan Rodley caught up with Ken Kelso to get the latest on Legarto.
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New Zealand
Riodini to return to New Zealand racing
Group One performer Riodini (NZ) (Proisir) has returned home to New Zealand and will rejoin former trainer Nigel Tiley’s Pukekohe stable in the new season. The son of Proisir was a standout youngster for the South Auckland horseman, winning his sole start as a juvenile before impressing in his
New Zealand
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai extend sponsorship in New Zealand
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai have extended their sponsorship of the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) and Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) for a further three years. The United Arab Emirates-based company have been sponsoring in New Zealand since 2017. “We really look forward to continuing our investment
New Zealand
Diomedes rounds out campaign with a win
Diomedes (NZ) (Echoes of Heaven) ended his season on a winning note at Pukekohe on Wednesday, capping what has been a fruitful preparation. In testing Heavy10 conditions, the Echoes Of Heaven gelding showed his tenacity in the closing stages to hold on to win by a head over Theoden. “It
O’Shea duo on track for Civic assignment
An adjustment in tactics brought out the best in Cotehele (NZ) (Tavistock) last start and trainer John O'Shea said he would stick to that formula ahead of the gelding's bid for successive wins in the Listed Civic Stakes. The four-year-old had disappointed slightly in finishing just
Australia
Prize money bolstered in Western Australia
Western Australian racing is riding high with increased funding, investment in race clubs and prize money doubled for the historic Gr.2 Perth Cup (2400m). The traditional New Year’s Day race will soar in value from $500,000 to $1 million to get 2024 off to a flying start.
New Zealand
Stakes winner heading to Sydney
Samantha Logan always knew Saltcoats (NZ) (Ardrossan) would be in her care for just a short time, so she made sure to enjoy every moment. The son of Ardrossan had three starts for the Cambridge conditioner and recorded one of her career highlights when taking out the Listed Auckland Futurity
New Zealand
Wessex chasing further black-type
Quality filly Wessex (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) will again take on older opposition on Saturday in a bid to add to her black-type record and she is in prime order for youth to again triumph over experience. The free-going three-year-old is at the top of her game and promises to
International
Press Charges heading offshore
Unbeaten three-year-old Press Charges (NZ) (Press Statement) has been sold and will continue his career in Hong Kong. The son of Press Statement was initially prepared and trialled for part-owner Ben Foote, who sent the gelding to Riccarton trainer Terri Rae to begin his career. Press Charges won on debut
New Zealand
Redmond set for Australian campaign
Stakes performer Redmond (NZ) (Ghibellines) will add further firepower to Andrew Forsman’s Macedon Lodge team this week, but whether he will arrive in time to race at Caulfield on Saturday is still up in the air. The three-year-old gelding is still in New Zealand awaiting his flight across the
Australia
RV issues Pinn show-cause notices
Racing Victoria stewards have issued show-cause notices to connections as to why the 29 horses ridden by apprentice Wiremu Pinn when his claim was incorrectly calculated should not be disqualified. It was discovered last week that the New Zealand apprentice, who is on a three-month loan to Cranbourne-based trainer Mick
Australia
Stackie's 1000th winner
Daniel Stackhouse celebrated an impressive milestone at Pakenham on Tuesday, riding his 1000th winner on Australian soil. The New Zealand-born jockey moved to Australia in 2010 and has become one of Victoria's leading riders, with win number 1000 also extending his lead in the premiership standings ahead of