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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 05 July 2020
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Australia
Pagan's $101 bolter placed
AFL legend Denis Pagan made an immediate impact with his first metropolitan runner as a trainer when his juvenile horse Johnny Get Angry (NZ) (Tavistock) ran third as a $101 chance at Flemington on Saturday. "You can’t beat good luck, can you," Pagan observed after the two-
Australia
Tigre scores tough win at Randwick
A trip north paid dividends when Tigre Royale (NZ) (Redwood) scored a gritty victory at Randwick in the TAB Vision Bm78 Handicap (2400m) on Saturday. The Archie Alexander trained Tigre Royale was chasing his third successive wins after winning at Geelong at his two previous starts. The four-year-old
Australia
Showmanship brilliant again
Potential West Australian top-liner Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing) kept his near perfect record in tact when winning the Amelia Park Handicap (1400m) in comfortable fashion at Belmont on Saturday, his fifth win from six stars. Prepared by Grant and Alana Williams for prominent owner Bob Peters, Showmanship travelled like the
Australia
Tavistock filly flies at Flemington
Walking Flying (NZ) (Tavistock) brought up a winning hattrick at Flemington on Saturday when scoring a stylish victory in the Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m). The filly lumped 60kg to victory under a slick ride from Jamie Mott, who also partnered the filly in her previous two successes. “She’s
New Zealand
Rogerson team starts in style
Team Rogerson started a big day at Te Rapa on Saturday in fine style with a victory by promising two-year-old filly De La Terre (NZ) (Reliable Man). The Tuhikaramea-based operation had a huge team lining up for the return to thoroughbred racing in the Waikato and were
New Zealand
Tellyawhat scores for Sharrock at Te Rapa
Visiting Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock struck gold with his first runner following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown when Tellyawhat (NZ) (Dalghar) notched an impressive victory at Te Rapa. Most punters had expected the well-performed London Express (NZ) (Shampexpress) to provide Sharrock with his best chance in the rating 88
New Zealand
Richards brings up first solo century
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards brought up his first century of training wins in New Zealand in his own right after Bak Da Master (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) scored in the first race at Awapuni on Saturday. Left stranded on 99 wins before the Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand, Bak Da
New Zealand
Bambry strikes treble at Awapuni
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry continued her red-hot run of form since racing recommenced following the COVID-19 hiatus, as she registered a winning treble at Awapuni on Saturday. Bambry had struck a winning double last week when racing returned at Wanganui with Speed Call (NZ) (Any Suggestion) and Spring
Australia
McDonald suspension term shaved on appeal
Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald has had a three-week riding ban reduced to seven days by the Racing NSW Appeals Panel. The panel upheld the stewards' decision that McDonald's effort on beaten favourite Threeood at Randwick last month breached the running and handling rule but reduced
New Zealand
New Zealand racing calendar confirmed
More than 1,000 race meetings at 51 venues throughout New Zealand were confirmed today by the Dates Committee of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) for the forthcoming racing year. The racing calendar, which covers the period from 1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021, follows consultation with the
New Zealand
Live racing comes to loveracing.nz
New Zealand racing enthusiasts can now get their live racing fix on loveracing.nz. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing have added the capability of users to watch Trackside channels 1 and 2 live on the website. To take advantage of the new service, users will be required to register or log