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BY DANNY POWER *Long-time Melbourne racing journalist & friend of Murray Baker’s. When Murray Baker confided to a few friends last spring that he was planning to retire from training after the Sydney autumn carnival, most of us gave it little thought … most of us had heard the “I
New Zealand
Lessons learned from one of Australasia’s premier horsemen will stand Andrew Forsman in good stead for the next phase of his thoroughbred career. Forsman has trained in partnership with Murray Baker for the past decade and their close and successful association has been marked by 24 Group One victories
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Andrew Bensley talks with legendary trainer Murray Baker, who has announced his impending retirement on April 30, with Andrew Forsman set to train solo from their current Cambridge base from May 1. The Hall Of Fame horseman has saddled the winners of 56 Group One races, including 22 in Australia,
New Zealand
Wingatui trainers Brian and Shane Anderton might have five chances in Saturday's ODT Southern Mile Qualifier (1600m) on their home track but their best chance of winning the series final could be lining up in the day's feature. The Andertons have an abundance of progressive lower-grade
Breeding
New Zealand currently boasts some of its most exciting young sire talent, and now another batch of well-credentialled newcomers are set for eagerly-anticipated debuts during Karaka 2022. First season sires made a big splash at last year’s sale, with the likes of Almanzor, Time Test and Satono Aladdin all
New Zealand
The Group One focus for talented Taranaki three-year-old Shamus (NZ) (Shamexpress) has shifted to a shorter challenge in the wake of his first defeat at Te Rapa. The son of Shamexpress had won four on the bounce, including the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m), before he finished third in his
Australia
It was a red-letter day for New Zealand-breds in Australia on Wednesday. On the Kensington track at Randwick Kiwi-breds won three of the seven races, including a trifecta in the Benchmark 72 1800m, led home by former Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender Reggiewood (NZ) (Redwood). The son of
Breeding
Bloodstock agent Stuart Hale has announced the dates for his 2022 New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale tour. The five day programme covers the Auckland and Waikato region, visiting 30 venues with refreshments and meals provided. To book a spot on the tour contact Stuart Hale on 0274920975. Itinerary SUNDAY 6TH
Trainer John Thompson's blessings have been answered with With Your Blessing (NZ) (Vadamos) breaking through for a long-anticipated victory at Randwick Kensington on Wednesday. In what looks to have proved a masterstroke by trainer John Thompson, the recently gelded With Your Blessing has returned in fine fashion to
Australia
New Zealand-bred filly Ruthless Dame (NZ) (Tavistock) looks to have a bright future ahead after scoring an impressive debut victory at Sandown. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace -trained two-year-old was the only filly in the Ladbroke It! Handicap (1300m) on Wednesday and showed an impressive turn of foot in
New Zealand
Strapping chestnut Field Of Gold (Starspangledbanner) is aiming to emulate his older half-brother Sherwood Forest (Fastnet Rock) by winning the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) next month. The Tony Pike-trained three-year-old enhanced his credentials with an all-the-way win in the Gr.2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas (2000m) at
New Zealand
Promising three-year-old Ess Vee Are (NZ) (Shocking) has entered Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) calculations after his win in the Dunstan Horsefeeds 2100 at Te Rapa on Wednesday. With the victory, the son of Shocking has met the minimum requirements to become eligible for the Derby and trainer