New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 11 May 2020
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New Zealand
New era for Matamata stable
Trainer Graham Richardson admits he was suffering from mixed emotions on Friday as his former stable star Volpe Veloce (Foxwedge) took the next step on her path to a career in the matron’s paddock. Richardson and his fellow owners retired the six-year-old mare after she finished unplaced behind Te
New Zealand
Baker keen on prospects of new stable addition
A gritty victory last Wednesday by recent stable addition Starspangled Rodeo (Teofilo) has trainer Bjorn Baker excited about the immediate prospects for the former New Zealand galloper. The Teofilo five-year-old won three of his five local starts under the name Rhinestone Cowboy for former trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman
New Zealand
Hawtin optimistic about future prospects
Former Kiwi trainer Brendon Hawtin is looking forward to taking the next step in his training career after making a successful move to Australia just on eight months ago. Hawtin took up the position of assistant trainer to expat New Zealanders Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young at Cranbourne in September
New Zealand
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Australia
Another Dollar added to racemare's price
She will already command interest at the upcoming broodmare sale but Another Dollar's price tag has gone up with her Listed Gosford Gold Cup (2000m) win. The 2000m-race was part of the provincial program transferred to Randwick on Saturday amid COVID-19 restrictions and protocols. Chris Waller trains the
New Zealand
Hannam happy to be back in saddle
It’s fair to say Palmerston North rider Robbie Hannam is a glass half full guy. The effervescent jockey has been back at work over the past couple of weeks after New Zealand’s month-long lockdown period due to Covid-19. The 53-year-old kept fit throughout the month off and like
Australia
Kinane well-prepared for Queensland campaign
Quality three-year-old Kinane looks to be on track for a two-start Queensland campaign with the Chris Waller-trained gelding pleasing in a Rosehill trial on Friday. The son of Reliable Man finished fourth in a 1030m heat under a quiet James McDonald ride. “He was really good,” McDonald said. “He was
Australia
SA Derby tilt for Zayydani
Trelawney Stud’s Brent and Cherry Taylor will be glued to their television screen on Saturday as they get set to watch Zayydani contest the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. The Cambridge couple bred the Savabeel filly and entrusted her to the care of the Lindsay Park
New Zealand
Saint Eustace primed for Derby tilt
An unsuccessful trip to Adelaide last month could be the makings of Saint Eustace’s Gr.1 South Australia Derby (2500m) campaign, according to co-trainer Mick Price. The Victorian horseman trains in partnership with Michael Kent Jr and said while Saint Eustace’s seventh-placing in the Listed Port Adelaide Guineas
New Zealand
International targets beckon Ablaze
An international sojourn could be on the cards for Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) winner Ablaze. Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have already mapped out the New Zealand-bred jumper’s next three targets, and if he performs up to expectations he could find himself on a plane next year. “We
Australia
Classic targets for Kiwi acquisition
Reliable Man filly Annavisto (NZ) is being set on a Classic campaign in Australia after recently being purchased out of Tony Pike’s Cambridge barn by prominent owner Bill Frost. The juvenile was victorious in her only trial in New Zealand, winning her 800m heat at Te Teko in February,