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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 02 October 2023
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Tokyo Tycoon out of Guineas
Exciting three-year-old Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) has been ruled out of the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month. The heavy going proved too tough at Hastings on Saturday for the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained runner, with
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Windsor graduates on winning roll
Top quality mare Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) spearheaded a lucrative and satisfying stellar Saturday for Windsor Park Stud. The dominant Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) winner was bred by the Cambridge nursery, who remain in the ownership group of the daughter of resident stallion Vanbrugh. Riccarton success stories Trobriand
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Malt Time impresses in Group One performance
It may have taken a few years and 21 starts, but trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy may have found Malt Time’s (Adelaide) new pet distance. The seven-year-old mare, who had previously been kept to sprint distances, winning the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint (1200m) last November, was tested
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Semper Magico relishes wet conditions
A downpour of rain at Hastings on Saturday was welcomed by consistent stayer Semper Magico (NZ) (Per Incanto), who skipped through the heavy conditions to continue his red-hot form. Prepared by Awapuni conditioner Mark Oulaghan, Semper Magico was aiming to add a fourth victory in five starts this season
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Incredible 24 hours for Te Akau Racing
With six wins in three different countries within the space of 18 hours, Te Akau Racing had a weekend that was extraordinary even by their standards. Superstar sprinting mare Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) provided the perfect start with another dazzling performance in the Gr.1 Moir Stakes (1000m) in the
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Latta has good day at Hastings
The miserable weather that hit Hastings ahead of Saturday’s eagerly anticipated Arrowfield Stud Plate Day led to track downgrades, high-profile late scratchings and plenty of disappointment, but Lisa Latta was less fazed than most. The Awapuni trainer’s runners mastered the testing conditions through the early part of
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New Zealand Cup goal for Taramea Lad
Versatile galloper Taramea Lad (NZ) (Ekraar) provided ample evidence he will be a force to be reckoned with in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Cup (3200m) in November with a stout staying performance to take out the Waimakariri Businesses North Canterbury Cup (2000m) at Riccarton. The five-year-
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Apprentice jockey Danika Wilson gets first win
Rugged performer The Buffer (NZ) (Reliable Man) showed all his fighting attributes when he forced his way between runners late in the piece to claim victory in the Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton. The dress rehearsal for the Gr.3 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m), the feature
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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 01 October 2023
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Financier delivers a return
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh was thrilled to see his consistent four-year-old Financier return to the winner’s circle in the Collier’s Commercial HB Premier (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday. The lightly-raced son of Tavistock settled midfield on the fence under a no-panic ride by Opie
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Lantern leads the way in Guineas
All eyes were on standout Satono Aladdin gelding Tokyo Tycoon in the lead-up to Saturday’s Gr.2 Animal Health Direct Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) at Hastings, but another son of the same stallion stepped out of his shadow and stole the show. Lantern Way shook free of