New Zealand
It’s been a whirlwind week for Matthew Pitman. The Riccarton trainer welcomed his second child on Tuesday and he has also been in the process of moving into his family’s new home. “It’s exciting times,” he said. “We bought a house on Friday, moved in on the
Australia
Star New Zealand stayer The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) has snuck into this year's Caulfield Cup after Gr.3 Coongy Cup (2000m) winner Nonconformist (Rebel Raider) was not nominated for the race. Balancing on the knife's edge after it was confirmed Avilius (Pivotal) was likely to
Australia
Ranting (NZ) (Zoustar) shed his tag as one of the country's best maidens with a brave victory in Wednesday's Gr.3 Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield for trainers Leon and Troy Corstens. In a three-horse field, the Westbury Stud graduate dug deep to get
Australia
Chris Waller takes a powerful trio into the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m), a race which has amazingly eluded Australia's premier trainer. The race has proven to be somewhat of a jinx for Waller as from 20 starters in the Caulfield Cup his best results have been two
New Zealand
Promising five-year-old Matterhorn (NZ) (Swiss Ace) will head across the Tasman later this month to join Kris Lees’ Newcastle barn. The Gerry Harvey-owned gelding has had two starts in New Zealand for former trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott for a win and a second. “He
New Zealand
Tavistock four-year-old Entriviere (NZ) maintained her prefect record when successful at Tauranga in the Betavet 1300 on Wednesday. The Jamie Richards-trained mare was successful on debut at Matamata and stepped up to win in Rating 65 grade by an easy four-lengths under in-form rider Danielle
New Zealand
Two Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) will be near her potent best when she races at her pet distance in Saturday's Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings, says co-trainer Robert Wellwood. Wellwood, who trains in partnership with Roger James at Cambridge, was satisfied with the Jimmy Choux
Australia
Kiwi jockey Michael Walker made the most of his limited opportunities last Saturday as he notched the 25th Group One win of his career with a textbook ride on Odeum (Written Tycoon) to win the Gr.1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained
New Zealand
The Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) is the pinnacle for many jumping enthusiasts, and Wanganui trainer Jo Rathbone is no different. The race holds a special place for her, having taken out the Ellerslie feature as a jockey in 2005 aboard Just The Man for trainer Davina Waddell. “That (Great Northern
Australia
Australia’s darling of the turf, Winx (Street Cry), lost her I Am Invincible foal overnight. “There are so many people involved in the Winx story from owners, staff past and present, to her many fans around the world,” former trainer Chris Waller said in a statement. “Our thoughts and
New Zealand
Star mare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands), who was named New Zealand Horse of the Year for the second year in succession on Sunday night, will be out to land her 12th Group One victory when she contests the Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings on Saturday. Connections have paid a late-
Australia
Expat New Zealand jockey Jason Collett will be looking to figuratively follow in the footsteps of his compatriot Sir Edmund Hillary and summit Everest this weekend. While it won’t be 8,848m above sea level, Collett will feel like he is if he takes home a winning share of