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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 06 December 2021
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Cherry Lane dismantles rivals at Matamata
Like most of the racegoers at Matamata on Saturday, trainer Nick Bishara was concerned about the rain forecast to strike the meeting during the day. What was different however, was that while the majority wanted to get through the day without any significant moisture, Bishara was fervently hoping for the
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Royal Performer confirmed for rescheduled Captain Cook Stakes
The abandonment of racing at Trentham on Saturday and the subsequent rescheduling of the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) to Te Rapa this Saturday has played nicely into the hands of trainers Jenny and Bob Vance and their quality galloper Royal Performer (Medicean). The nine-year-old gelding had
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INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO TRENTHAM ABANDONMENT
NZTR has implemented an investigation into the circumstances which resulted in the abandonment of the Wellington Racing Club’s Group One meeting on Saturday. “NZ Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI) will commence a track review tomorrow morning, inspecting both the track and the data and reports from the Racing and Track
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Sharrock gutted by Trentham abandonment
Twenty-four hours on from the decision to abandon the Group One raceday at Trentham after just one race due to safety issues caused by the slippery nature of the track, trainer Allan Sharrock is still trying to get his head around the circumstances that caused the cancellation. Sharrock, who
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Gypsy Goddess continues her winning ways at Doomben
Kiwi-bred filly Gypsy Goddess (NZ) (Tarzino) maintained an unblemished record when she overcame difficulties in the running to post her third consecutive victory at Doomben on Saturday. The three-year-old daughter of Westbury Stud-based stallion Tarzino has proved a revelation for trainer David Vandyke, after she provided
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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 05 December 2021
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Dark Destroyer all class in Bonecrusher Stakes
A downgrade in the Matamata track due to persistent rain on the day played right into the hands of local runner Dark Destroyer (NZ) (Proisir) as the promising galloper delivered a gritty victory in the day’s feature event, the Gr.3 Mitchell Family Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m). Sent out a
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Lock keeps the faith with temperamental mare
Trainer Peter Lock admits he has plenty of battles with progressive mare Faithful Feat (NZ) (Per Incanto) and is hoping he has won the war after she made it back-to-back wins with a comprehensive victory at Matamata on Saturday. The daughter of Little Avondale Stud-based stallion Per
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Belardo Boy only winner as Trentham abandoned
The Lisa Latta-trained Belardo Boy (NZ) (Belardo) made the most of an abbreviated race meeting at Trentham on Saturday when he stormed to victory in the opening event. The Lisa Latta-trained three-year-old took advantage of a rails-hugging ride by Danielle Johnson to produce a powerful
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Innes in search of winning reunion with Aegon
Aegon delivered three of last season’s biggest wins for leading jockey Leith Innes, and the unbeaten combination will team up again on Saturday for the first time in 10 months. Freshly crowned New Zealand’s champion three-year-old of 2020-21, the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained
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Waikato Stud named Breeder of the Year
Following a stellar season from horses carrying the iconic WS brand, Waikato Stud has been announced as the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan Breeder of the Year for the 2020-21 season. It is the eighth time the Chittick family operation has received the prestigious award. “Obviously we are