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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 12 April 2021
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Siracusa gets a second chance at Group One glory
A bizarre incident that looked likely to cost progressive mare Siracusa (NZ) (Sebring) a shot at a Group One title on Saturday may have a happy ending for the Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie-trained galloper. The pair were devastated to find their charge with a badly swollen mouth on Saturday
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Promising filly opens her account at Pukekohe
Lightly raced three-year-old Francesca (NZ) (Iffraaj) overcame a buffeting in the home straight at Pukekohe on Sunday to register her first career victory. The daughter of former Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Iffraaj had been off the scene since August last year as trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman gave her
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Beauden set for Riccarton feature
Last start Gr.2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m) winner Beauden (NZ) (Bullbars) is set to clock up further frequent flyer miles when he treks to Riccarton in a fortnight. The Joan Egan-bred and owned six-year-old will contest the Gr.3 Coca Cola Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m), with co-trainer Graeme Rogerson
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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 11 April 2021
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Whale Song comes of age with Easter Cup victory
Promising galloper Whale Song got the big win he had hinted was coming when he dashed home along the inner to take out the Listed Christchurch Casino Easter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday. The five-year-old Ocean Park gelding handled the tricky Dead6 track conditions with aplomb as visiting apprentice
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Possible Brisbane campaign for Atishu
Progressive three-year-old Atishu has left trainer Stephen Marsh in a bit of a quandary after she demolished her rivals to take out the Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton. The Savabeel three-year-old was sent out a red-hot favourite after she overcame a stumble leaving the starting gates at her
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Te Aroha abandoned after race three
The Te Aroha racemeeting on Saturday was abandoned when track conditions were deemed dangerous after the first horse past the post in race three slipped and feel shortly after crossing the finish line. Rain during the day caused the downgraded Dead6 surface to become slippery and forced the abandonment after
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Vintage Manawatu performance from Savy Yong Blonk
Five-year-old mare Savy Yong Blonk (NZ) proved a class above her rivals in the Gr.3 Japac Homes Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2000m) at Awapuni on Friday, with the daughter of Savabeel running out an easy three-length victor over Yatima (NZ) (Savabeel) and Platinum Rapper (NZ) (Makfi). Sent out a well-supported
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Vendors positive in South Island Sale countdown
New Zealand Bloodstock’s decision to stage this year’s South Island Sale on Gavelhouse Plus has been met with a diverse range of entries from throughout the country, and vendors in both islands of New Zealand are upbeat in the countdown to this month’s online sale of more
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Wilson loving the racing game
Well-known equestrian Vicki Wilson has reached the highs of the showjumping world and now she is trying her hand with racing. The decorated rider is in her second season of training thoroughbreds and at Wanganui on Thursday she welcomed back her first winner in just her tenth start as a
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NZTR's Single National System Update #1
Dear participants, As with many industries, the Thoroughbred industry in New Zealand is within a period of change. These positive moves include New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s (NZTR’s) 7 reshaping projects, as released to Clubs and Recognised Industry Organisations last week. Further, NZTR is also replacing its racing management