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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 03 March 2025
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Kingsclere substitution in NZB Kiwi after Dealt With withdrawn
Just days out from the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), Slot Holders Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing have been forced to find another contender following the withdrawal of Dealt With (NZ). The son of Ace High looked to be among the race’s leading
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Otago celebrating after stellar Classics Day
The inaugural Property Brokers Otago Classics Day was staged at Wingatui over the weekend, and for the club, racegoers and horses alike, the day was an undeniable success. Noelle Prince, General Manager of Otago Racing Club, acknowledged how special it was for the club to host such a significant event,
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Wynne hoping to take winning form into NZB Kiwi
Dual licence holder Samantha Wynne had a day to remember in the saddle at Wingatui on Saturday, and she is hoping she can take that winning momentum north to Ellerslie on Saturday where she will line-up Pivotal Ten in the inaugural $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). At the Property
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Spelling paddock beckoning Savaglee
Gun three-year-old Savaglee will likely head to the spelling paddock following his heroic runner-up performance behind fellow Kiwi-bred Feroce in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington. Racing in The Oaks Stud’s familiar colours, Savaglee has been a standout in his three-year-old term for trainer Pam Gerard,
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Goodwood back in Group limelight
Goodwood Stud has downsized its thoroughbred operation in more recent times, but the Manawatu farm remains a breeding force to be reckoned with. Its latest high-profile graduate is the Per Incanto mare Marble Arch, a hollow last-start winner of Gr.2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. The Ben, Will and
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Leica Lucy phenomenal in Lowland
Leica Lucy (NZ) (Derryn) displayed exactly why she is the overwhelming favourite for the upcoming $1 million Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld New Zealand Oaks (2400m), with a fourth-straight Group victory in Sunday’s Gr.2 Jennian Homes Lowland Stakes (2100m). An unstoppable force out of the Central Districts, Leica
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Lhasa unleashes down Trentham chute
Talented sprinter Lhasa (Hellbent) is a force to be reckoned with on Cambridge’s synthetic track and he brought that form to the turf at Trentham on Sunday, taking down a quality field in the IRT 1200. Prepared by Mark Treweek, Lhasa had recorded each of his four prior victories
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Auckland Cup calling for evergreen stayer
Stephen and Kevin Gray needed to see a winning performance from Sword In Stone (NZ) (Redwood) to consider tackling next Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m), and the evergreen nine-year-old duly delivered at Trentham on Sunday. A son of Redwood, Sword In Stone was purchased by
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Cambridge Stud purchases interest in Pivotal Ten
Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay have announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in exciting three-year-old filly Pivotal Ten (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) from her owner, Colin Wightman. The daughter of Ten Sovereigns will carry the stud’s black and gold colours in next Saturday’s $3.5m NZB
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Change of plans pays off with Queen’s Evidence
An unexpected trip to the South Island produced a winning debut by Queen’s Evidence (NZ) (King's Legacy) at Wingatui on Saturday, paving the way for another southern mission later in the autumn. Queen’s Evidence was a trial winner at Ellerslie on February 11 and then travelled
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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 02 March 2025
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