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Leading rider Opie Bosson brought up a special milestone at Pukekohe on Saturday when outstanding juvenile Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) provided him with his tenth win in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m). Most jockeys strive to capture one win at the highest echelon during their careers but Bosson,
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An enduring association is riding the crest of a wave with a four-year-old who continues to exceed all expectations. Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick and multiple Group One-winning trainer Peter Moody have mixed business with pleasure for decades and their latest success story is one from left
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Andrew Forsman will be hoping gifted two-year-old Ethereal Star can deliver a winning top-flight lead on Saturday for her older stablemate Mustang Valley to follow. The Cambridge trainer will be represented by the youngster in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe while four-year-old
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There was a distinct Kiwi flavour in the latest Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings. Following the first three months of racing in 2023, New Zealand sourced gelding Golden Sixty sits atop the rankings with a 125 rating after his victory over Romantic Warrior (123) in the Gr.1 Stewards’
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Camino Rocoso (NZ) (Shocking) has won a few Cups in his eight seasons of racing and he will be looking to add another to his tally when he heads to Gore on Sunday. The nine-year-old’s Cups haul currently sits at eight, with his latest addition to the
Breeding
Proisir’s emergence as a source of Group One success hasn’t escaped the attention of prominent Australian owner Carl Holt. A strong supporter of the New Zealand thoroughbred industry, the Sydney-based Holt secured a share in the Rich Hill Stud stallion for an auction-topping A$265,000
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Michael Moroney believes he has Nerve Not Verve spot on for Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m). The seven-year-old mare has crossed the Tasman from Moroney’s Flemington base for a hit-and-run mission at the $500,000 staying feature at Pukekohe and
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Successful jumps jockey and trainer Shaun Phelan was instrumental in Cambridge horsewoman Diana Kennedy securing Kajino (NZ) (Raise The Flag) and he’s continued to play a major role in the eight-year-old’s progression. On his recommendation, Kennedy purchased the son of Raise The Flag privately from retiring
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Trainer Lance Noble is in for a busy 24-hours this weekend. The Karaka horseman will saddle his two stable stars on either side of the Tasman as he looks to embellish their already strong black-type records. The private trainer for Brendan and Jo Lindsay of Cambridge Stud, Noble
Breeding
Ever wanted to get a glimpse behind the farmgate at world-renowned thoroughbred nursery Cambridge Stud? This Sunday, March 12, the public will get their chance to visit one of New Zealand’s most famous thoroughbred stud farms. Visitors will have an opportunity to view the Heritage Centre, which showcases
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Group Three performer Hurry Cane (NZ) (Nom Du Jeu) will get his chance to test his talents in Australia after joining Symon Wilde’s Warrnambool barn. Formerly in the care of part-owner Raymond Connors, the Nom Du Jeu gelding won five and placed in 13 of his starts on
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The Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) is firmly in the crosshairs of Australian syndicator OTI Racing with their kiwi pair Full Of Sincerity (NZ) (Puccini) and Mark Twain (NZ) (Shocking). The three-year-olds ran third and fourth respectively in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa