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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 12 June 2022
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Gibbs doubles up on home turf
Local trainer Chris Gibbs was left with a large smile on his face at the conclusion of racing at Ruakaka on Saturday after securing a winning double with promising gallopers Diamond Girl and Cakebytheocean. Lightly raced five-year-old mare Diamond Girl hadn’t been seen since running a brave
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Rogerson produces winning double at Ruakaka
With her grandparents Graeme and Debbie in Brisbane putting the final touches on promising two-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart ahead of his assignment in the Gr.1 JJ Atkins (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon it was left to granddaughter Bailey to manage the Rogerson racing team at
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Deploy too speedy for her two-year-old rivals at Ruakaka
Local filly Deploy showed her rivals a clean pair of heels as she sped away with the Marsden Cove Dental (1200m) juvenile contest at Ruakaka. Prepared on the course by Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro, the daughter of Sepoy had been unbeaten in two trials before making
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Trentham abandoned
With extreme weather being experienced in the region, the Trentham track was inspected at 1pm on Friday by the RIB and Club representatives. The track is waterlogged and with more rain and high winds forecast, the early decision to abandon Saturday’s race meeting has been made. Where possible, NZTR
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Unwanted filly delivers for reluctant breeder
Renowned Australian Veterinarian Dr Chris Lawler admits to initially being reluctant to venture into the breeding game though after breeding Group One-winning filly Gypsy Goddess, he is enjoying the ride. Since her debut last October, Gypsy Goddess has been beautifully managed by David Vandyke to race nine times for
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Stewart defends Waimate Cup title on eve of 90th birthday
Timaru trainer Len Stewart has no interest in paying any attention to any notion that he should be slowing down as he gets older. On the contrary as he prepares to take the biggest team he has ever taken to the races for Sunday's Waimate Cup meeting at
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Upbeat Mathews returns to public training fold
Buoyed by this week’s announcement of increased prize-money in New Zealand racing, accomplished horseman Howie Mathews is eager to return to New Zealand’s public training ranks. In a career spanning more than four decades, Mathews has trained hundreds of winners including the likes of dual Group One
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Bosson and The Chosen One hoping to both bow out winning
A summer holiday in Spain is beckoning champion jockey Opie Bosson but he's not letting himself think about that too much until after Saturday's Q22 at Eagle Farm. Bosson admitted he was really looking forward to reuniting with his family in Barcelona on Sunday but said
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Bergerson trio on song for Trentham
Awapuni trainer Roydon Bergerson will head to Trentham on Saturday with a trio of runners. His account will be opened by consistent galloper Bradman in the Humphries Construction 1200. The son of Pins has placed in his last four outings and Bergerson is hoping his charge can get his nose
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Sharrock pair heading to Trentham
Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock will head south on Saturday to Trentham with in-form duo Justaskme (NZ) (No Excuse Needed) and Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed). Runner-up last start in the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1650m) at Waverley, six-year-old Justaskme will make a drop in class to tackle
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Vale Don Couchman
Former Hawera trainer Don Couchman is being remembered fondly by many in the racing community after he passed away late last month in Mt Maunganui aged 86. Couchman, who trained for the best part of three decades, is known for Group One success with the likes of The Filbert, Cubacade,