Racing
Stakes contender-in-waiting Zorero is again expected to be tough to roll on his home track at Hastings this weekend. Trained by Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos, the son of Per Incanto will step out in the Dan D’Esposito Memorial Handicap (1200m) and hasn’t missed a beat
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Andrew Scott has a strong record in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m), having won it on three occasions, and he will be shooting for a fourth when he heads to Hastings on Saturday. The Matamata trainer scored his first win in the race in 2005 with Xcellent, when it
Australia
Turnbull Stakes hero Cosmic Crusader (NZ) (Maurice) will line up in the 150th edition of the Group 1 Caulfield Cup on Saturday week (October 17). Following his brilliant victory at a rain-soaked Flemington last Saturday, the gelding’s owner, Bob Peters, had been contemplating whether to send the Andrea
Australia
The Cups dream for King Pedro (NZ) (Eminent) has been all but snuffed out, however, connections hope to salvage something from the promising stayer's spring campaign at his next few starts. A brilliant winner of the Grafton Cup (2350m) in July, King Pedro was going to be put
Racing
New Zealand bloodstock agent Phill Cataldo has enjoyed a rewarding weekend, with Australian recruits Miss Waititi (NZ) (Circus Maximus) and De Armas (NZ) (Ardrossan) enhancing their Classic prospects at Flemington and Randwick. Miss Waititi surged to favouritism for the Gr.1 VRC Oaks (2500m) with a decisive victory against the
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Matamata mare Tenfoot Tall (NZ) (Staphanos) will bid to add another cup to her owners’ mantle when she heads south to Taupo on Friday to contest the Poverty Bay Cup (2600m). She claimed her first trophy in the Kiwifruit Cup (2100m) at Tauranga in June, and has pleased in her
Racing
Benji King has welcomed an influx of horses to his Matamata stable over the last few months, and he is excited about several of their prospects, particularly Waikato Stud mare Convinced (NZ) (Super Seth). Formerly in the care of the farm’s resident trainer Kris Shailer, the daughter of Super
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Cody Cole will be holding his breath when the barriers crash open for Saturday’s Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings. The Matamata trainer only needs to see his charge Atmospheric (NZ) (El Roca) break on terms to believe the son of El Roca can make his presence felt
Racing
Trelawney Stud blue hen Sayyida has sadly passed away at the age of 26 and is now laid to rest on the farm she called home, with a special plaque marking her place and the remarkable legacy she leaves behind. Purchased as a yearling and trained by Roger James for
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Last-start Gr.1 Manikato Stakes hero Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) will next be seen in The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 17, with Nash Rawiller to partner the four-time elite-level winner. Jimmysstar’s regular jockey, Ethan Brown, is unable to ride the gelded son of Per
Racing
Trainer Ciaron Maher is unlikely to change a winning formula with Gringotts (NZ) (Per Incanto) going into the Listed A$1.5 million Alan Brown Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Gringotts has contested this race the last two years, finishing second both times when beaten by Here To
Racing
New Zealand-bred sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) pleased connections with his final serious hit-out ahead of the A$20 million Gr.1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 17. The son of Shamexpress finished second in a 1000m trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning, edged