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The Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) may have a new home, but Cambridge horseman Shaune Ritchie is hoping his strong record in the race continues as he seeks his fourth title in the race on Saturday. To be run at Ellerslie for the first time
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While looking forward to a big day of racing at Ellerslie on Saturday, Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is excited to head to Taupo a day later where his Group Two performer Financier (NZ) (Tavistock) will make his long-awaited return in the Rabobank Cup (1400m). The six-year-old son
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A career high performance from Brayden Star (Twilight Son) last spring set the wheels in motion for the stayer’s current two-start New Zealand campaign. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained seven-year-old went to a new level when successful in the Gr.2 Herbert Power Handicap
Breeding
Star young stallion Super Seth, sire of four Group One winners from his first two crops, has been purchased by Coolmore from Waikato Stud to stand at its Hunter Valley base. The Caulfield Guineas-winning son of Dundeel will relocate to Coolmore Australia following six seasons at Waikato Stud, where
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Talented three-year-old Ammirati (NZ) (Savabeel) was a notable absentee from Saturday’s Gr.2 Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (2100m) acceptances, with trainer Stephen Marsh confirming the sale of the gelding to Hong Kong. A three-time winner from eight starts, the son of Savabeel had been an impressive
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Aksil had connections in two minds early on before time revealed the exciting three-year-old’s propensity to stay. The son of Ace High will have the opportunity to star in that role at Ellerslie on Saturday when he tackles a middle distance for the first time in the
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Bulgari (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) will be asked an important question this weekend, and many are interested in the answer. The three-year-old colt is high on the short list for several $4 million NZB Kiwi (1500m) slot holders, but they are waiting to see the outcome of Saturday’s
New Zealand
As a jockey, Jamie Bullard made his name as one of the best in the business until weight struggles became too challenging. On Wednesday at Riccarton Park his skills were on display in his second career as a trainer when he saddled up four starters for three wins and a
New Zealand
Group One assignments are looming for the country’s leading juveniles and Chad Ormsby is hoping State Of Valour (NZ) (Sword Of State) can be among that contingent. The Cambridge Stud-bred and raced gelding has shown the Cambridge horseman plenty of promise and he will get his chance to
New Zealand
The Trackside commentator internship programme continues to pay dividends for racing’s future, with Dan Fogarty stepping into a full-time role as the commentator for the Southern region. Fogarty (23) called the Southland Guineas thoroughbred meeting at Ascot Park in Invercargill on Saturday, and followed that up with the
New Zealand
Aksil (NZ) (Ace High) had connections in two minds early on before time revealed the exciting three-year-old’s propensity to stay. The son of Ace High will have the opportunity to star in that role at Ellerslie on Saturday when he tackles a middle distance for the first
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Talented staying filly Fly Zenno (NZ) (Ancient Spirit) will line up in Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Ellerslie, a target her connections have held close since day one. Prepared by Conor and Sarah Fahy, the scopey daughter of Ancient Spirit has finished