Australia
Trans-Tasman Group One winner Te Akau Shark’s return to training has been delayed due to impending surgery on a rare eye condition. The popular galloper has been spelling in New South Wales after finishing fifth in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at the end of a
Australia
Tavistock colt Over The Sky looks to have a promising future after impressing with his maiden victory over 1600m at Pakenham on Monday. It was just the second start for the three-year-old, after running third on debut, and trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr believe he has
New Zealand
Group Three winner Who Dares Wins (NZ) (Iffraaj) is set to be one of the first open class horses to resume after racing’s COVID-19 enforced hiatus. The seven-year-old gelding pleased trainers Tony and Lyn Prendergast with his one length win in his 1150m trial at Rangiora
New Zealand
Waikato trainer and jumps jockey Shaun Phelan got a little taste of racing at Waverley’s point-to-point meeting last week and now he wants more. “I have got a few nice rides for Harvey Wilson,” Phelan said. “I rode a few for him at the point-to-point
New Zealand
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A comfortable debut victory by promising three-year-old Smokin Romans (NZ) (Ghibellines) at Ballarat on Thursday carried special significance for part-owner Don Frampton. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Ghibellines gelding raced away from his opposition over 1500m carrying the sky blue and black striped silks worn
New Zealand
Racing identity George Simon admits it is a very long time since he has felt as excited about calling at a midweek trial day as he did on the morning of the 33-heat meeting at Te Rapa last Tuesday. It was the first time since the Covid-19 enforced
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Australia
Co-trainer Trent Edmonds admitted relief when promising filly Smart 'N' Sexy (NZ) (Smart Missile) shed her maiden status in the Listed Dalrello Stakes (1200m). The Dalrello Stakes has proved a good guide to the future with four recent winners going on to win more black-type races.
Australia
Crosshaven looks to have earned himself a short break after maintaining his unbeaten record with a fighting win at The Valley. The Lindsay Park-trained two-year-old followed an easy debut Geelong victory with success in the Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Handicap (1200m) on Saturday and sports the colours of
New Zealand
The constant barrage of riding can take its toll on the enjoyment factor for many jockeys, however, the COVID-19 enforced hiatus from their grueling schedule has revitalised many riders passion for the sport. Leading Central Districts jockey Rosie Myers was one such rider and she said she was able
New Zealand
New Zealand’s Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee has put forward a number of proposed changes to the country’s new Racing Industry Bill, with the legislation now expected to pass into law a month later than originally planned. Filed in December 2019, the bill is the second part in