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Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is confident strapping chestnut Field Of Gold (Starspangledbanner) can be in the thick end of the prizemoney in Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m). The gelded son of Starspangledbanner has drifted to $6 with the TAB for the Riccarton
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Fifty years after adding his name to the honour roll of Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys, Bruce Marsh has paid the ultimate compliment to the latest New Zealander to join the elite list. As a 21-year-old in 1971 and one of the most respected jockeys of a star-studded era, Marsh rode the
New Zealand
Former top juvenile filly Vernazza (NZ) (More Than Ready) is set to make her raceday return at Te Rapa on Saturday after a 20-month hiatus. The Brendan and Jo Lindsay-bred and raced mare had four starts for trainer Lance Noble as a two-year-old for two wins and two placings, including
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A factor out of Lance Robinson’s control is his major concern ahead of the stable’s two-pronged attack on Saturday’s feature sprint on his home track at Riccarton. Robinson has Live Drama (NZ) (Ghibellines) and Khimar War (NZ) (Sweet Orange) in prime order for the Listed Donaldson Brown
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Awapuni trainer Roydon Bergerson unveiled an exciting prospect when two-year-old filly Wolverine made a winning debut over 1100m at Otaki on Thursday. The daughter of Tivaci came from behind favourite Gibraltar Rising to win by a length on her merits under Lisa Allpress, with a whopping 15 lengths back to
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Everything about Southern Ocean (NZ) (Ocean Park) tells Riccarton trainer Terri Rae that he'll relish 3200m but she says she'll only really know when he gets to that distance on Saturday week. Ocean Park five-year-old Southern Ocean has emerged as a potential staying star, winning five
New Zealand
Family rivalry will be in play on Saturday when Wakari (NZ) (Vespa) makes his bid for Group One glory in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton. The son of Vespa is trained by Roydon Bergerson, whose son Sam is assistant trainer to Jamie Richards,
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It might have taken a while but Matamata trainer Jamie Richards believes Noverre (NZ) (Savabeel) has his mind right on the job ahead of Saturday's Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton. The Savabeel colt has long shown immense natural talent but has been
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Hamilton trainer David Greene is hoping it’s a case of like mother, like daughter with promising three-year-old Just Dance, and early indications are promising. Just Dance is a daughter of Stolen Dance, a mare Greene trained to Group One runner-up results in the Zabeel Classic (2000m), Thorndon Mile (1600m)
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Zed may well have had two runners in this year’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) had it not been for the current complications of trans-Tasman travel. His daughter Verry Elleegant (NZ) confirmed her champion status with a resounding victory on Tuesday, while the Flemington feature had also been on
Australia
When a spindly legged filly walked into South Auckland trainer Nick Bishara’s stable a few years ago, a future Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) winner was the furthest thing from his mind. But that filly turned into one of the greatest mares to grace the Australasian turf, and on
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The well-travelled Cheval Prometteur (Declaration of War) has showed resilience in the face of adversity and his fighting qualities were again showcased at Te Rapa on Melbourne Cup Day. The lightly raced seven-year-old’s career has been interrupted by two serious injuries, but he has battled his way back and