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Outstanding two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) will head to the spelling paddock after his victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe. The son of Satono Aladdin had been a $13 chance in the Gr.1 Australian Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on April 1.
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Levante’s Sydney autumn carnival mission has got off to the right start with a smooth trans-Tasman flight ahead of her campaign opener in next Saturday’s Gr. 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m). Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso have left the quadruple Group One winner in the trusty hands of
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Jockey Lee Magorrian will make a return to New Zealand next weekend to partner emerging three-year-old Master Brutus (NZ) (Swiss Ace) in the Gr.1 Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham. The Irish native hasn’t ridden in New Zealand since relocating to Sydney in 2016
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It was the case of third time lucky for the Lisa Latta-trained stayer Platinum Invador (NZ) (Redwood) ($22.80), who upset calculations in Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) to register a deserved big race success. The seven-year-old son of Redwood had previously placed fourth in
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Three-year-old filly Prowess (NZ) (Proisir) showed a combination of class and guts to upstage her older rivals in Saturday’s Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2050m) at Pukekohe. After racing handy to the speed set by veteran galloper The Mayor (NZ) (Roc ‘N’ Pop), Prowess cruised to the front
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Leading rider Opie Bosson brought up a special milestone at Pukekohe on Saturday when outstanding juvenile Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) provided him with his tenth win in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m). Most jockeys strive to capture one win at the highest echelon during their careers but Bosson,
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An enduring association is riding the crest of a wave with a four-year-old who continues to exceed all expectations. Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick and multiple Group One-winning trainer Peter Moody have mixed business with pleasure for decades and their latest success story is one from left field. A$10
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Andrew Forsman will be hoping gifted two-year-old Ethereal Star can deliver a winning top-flight lead on Saturday for her older stablemate Mustang Valley to follow. The Cambridge trainer will be represented by the youngster in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe while four-year-old mare Mustang Valley will take
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There was a distinct Kiwi flavour in the latest Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings. Following the first three months of racing in 2023, New Zealand sourced gelding Golden Sixty sits atop the rankings with a 125 rating after his victory over Romantic Warrior (123) in the Gr.1 Stewards’
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Camino Rocoso (NZ) (Shocking) has won a few Cups in his eight seasons of racing and he will be looking to add another to his tally when he heads to Gore on Sunday. The nine-year-old’s Cups haul currently sits at eight, with his latest addition to the mantle being
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Successful jumps jockey and trainer Shaun Phelan was instrumental in Cambridge horsewoman Diana Kennedy securing Kajino (NZ) (Raise The Flag) and he’s continued to play a major role in the eight-year-old’s progression. On his recommendation, Kennedy purchased the son of Raise The Flag privately from retiring trainer Ernie