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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 21 February 2021
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Robusto storms to victory in Avondale Cup
Rugged stayer Robusto (NZ) (Zed) upset the applecart when she produced a well-timed finish to deny Aussie raider Sound a victory in Saturday’s Gr.2 Wallen Concreting Avondale Cup (2400m). The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained six-year-old shrugged off a disappointing run in the Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m)
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Rocket Spade cements Derby claims with Avondale Guineas victory
Well fancied Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) candidate Rocket Spade threw down the gauntlet to his three-year-old rivals when he produced a strong staying performance to capture the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Ellerslie. The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained colt had entered Saturday’s
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Chokito takes out Southland Guineas
A brave front-running effort paid dividends for Timaru visitor Chokito as she captured her first stakes victory in the Listed ILT Ascot Park Hotel Southland Guineas (1600m) at Invercargill. The Mel and Warwick Coles-trained filly has been a model of consistency throughout her career, finishing out of the top three
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Coventina Bay nearing return
Group Three-winning mare Coventina Bay (NZ) (Shamexpress) had a gallop between races at Whanganui on Friday after the trials were called off at Te Rapa earlier in the week. The Robbie Patterson-trained five-year-old was placed in the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) behind Showoroses at her most recent start
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Noverre off the mark at Wanganui
The Jamie Richards-trained Noverre (NZ) (Savabeel) was backed into $1.40 favouritism for the Palamountain Scientific Nutrition Maiden 2YO 1200m at Whanganui on Friday, and he duly delivered. It was the second start for the high-priced yearling, who finished runner-up at Matamata when on debut over 1200m last month. “He
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Platinum Invador ticks plenty of boxes
Central Districts stayer Platinum Invador (NZ) (Redwood) has a number of factors in his favour when he contests the Gr.2 Wallen Concreting Avondale Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Lisa Latta-trained five-year-old is a $7 second favourite for the staying handicap, which will be used as a springboard
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Stakes targets beckon regally-bred filly
Regally-bred filly Aquaoir (NZ) (Ocean Park) will head to Ellerslie on Saturday in preparation for a tilt at the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) next month. The Cody Cole-trained three-year-old is a half-sister to Group One winners Loire (NZ) (Redoute's Choice) and A Touch Of Ruby (NZ) (Pins)
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Lion’s Roar in for good autumn
Group One placed son of Contributer, Lion’s Roar (NZ) will resume in Saturday’s Gr.2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill for trainer John O’Shea, where he takes on a strong line-up which features Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls), North Pacific (Brazen Beau) and Peltzer (So You Think). The
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Group Two first-up for Subpoenaed
Former Kiwi galloper Subpoenaed (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) will line-up in the Gr.2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday ahead of the Gr.1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) next month. It will be the Rip Van Winkle mare’s first raceday start this preparation and Waller has been
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Il Affare to continue on Derby path
Il Affare's (NZ) (Dundeel) iron constitution will serve her well as she continues her Classic preparation at Ellerslie this weekend. That's the word from the Dundeel filly's co-trainer Peter Williams as he puts the finishing polish on the two-win filly ahead of Saturday'
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UPDATE: Ellerslie meeting
Due to the current COVID-19 alert level in Auckland, entry to Saturday's Avondale Cup & Guineas Day is restricted. If you'd like to attend, please keep reading to find out if you are able to secure a spot and, if so, how to do that. Auckland