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Andrew Bensley speaks with co-trainer Ken Kelso about the fresh-up win by quality mare, Levante. https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/ken-kelson-sat-20-nov
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Levante back in style with Counties Bowl victory
Class galloper Levante once again showed just what a talent she is when she when she made it back-to-back victories in the Listed Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100m) on Saturday. Last year the Ken and Bev Kelso-trained mare had set tongues wagging when she scorched home from
New Zealand
The Sky’s the limit for speedy filly
Speedy filly Bright Blue Sky lived up to the hype when she made a winning debut in the Listed Fasttrack Insurance 2YO Stakes (1100m) at Te Rapa. The Jamie Richards-trained daughter of Fastnet Rock was backed as if unbeatable leading into the race, starting a prohibitive $1.40 favourite
New Zealand
NZTR COVID Update
Following the government’s recent announcement about the move to its proposed Traffic Light framework (COVID-19 Protection Framework) NZTR has consulted with clubs regarding the need for vaccination certificates at their events. Clubs have clearly indicated to NZTR that once the new framework is in place it is their
Breeding
Breeding awards rescheduled
The best in the New Zealand thoroughbred breeding industry will be celebrated in the New Year. One of the many events rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ebbett VW National Breeding Awards will now be held on February 20, 2022 with the NZTBA’s iconic breeding awards being
Australia
Ballarat Cup tilt for Zayydani
Zayydani (NZ) (Savabeel) has been a special horse for trainers Ben and JD Hayes and they are hoping she can continue her great form for the stable in the Listed Ballarat Cup (2000m) on Saturday. Bred and raced by Brent and Cherry Taylor of Trelawney Stud, Zayydani has posted some
Australia
Go Racing gears up for big weekend
The blue, white and red silks of syndicators Go Racing will be carried in feature races in New Zealand, New South Wales and Victoria on Saturday, headed by star mare Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) in the A$1 million The Gong (1600m) at Kembla Grange. The winner of last season’s
New Zealand
Trainer has eyes on Group One prize
Vicki Prendergast is banking on a change of fortune for Our Alley Cat (NZ) (Atlante) at Te Rapa to add further momentum to the talented mare’s campaign that will have its finale on New Year’s Day. The Matamata horsewoman has a Group One plan in place for the
New Zealand
Empire ready to strike in Railway
Classy New Zealand-bred four-year-old Western Empire is set to start an overwhelming favourite in Saturday’s Gr.1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in Perth, with the son of Iffraaj set to jump from barrier 3 in the 16-strong field. The Grant and Alana Williams-trained
Breeding
Unique Ready to Run Sale Defies Odds
Momentum continued on the final day of New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2021 Ready to Run Sale off the back of a positive first day, with a strong market demanding quality juveniles that fetched significant price tags. NZB’s Managing Director Andrew Seabrook was jubilant over the efforts of the auction
Australia
O’Shea galloper draws the right Lane
An inside barrier draw has convinced John O'Shea to put Kirwan's Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit) on the float to Kembla Grange. The appearance of Kirwin's Lane at the meeting was contingent on him drawing a good gate and after landing barrier two in the
Breeding
Sacred Falls colt headed to Baker’s Sydney stable
A son of the late Sacred Falls will be chasing the lucrative prizemoney on offer in Sydney following his sale to Australian interests on the closing day of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale on Thursday afternoon. The colt drew an opening bid of $200,000 and fierce