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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 23 March 2020
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Waller hopes racing can continue
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller hopes racing can continue under the biosecurity measures employed on Golden Slipper day. Saturday's meeting at Rosehill featured five Group One wins but no spectators because of the coronavirus pandemic protocols. In an effort to keep the sport afloat, only essential personnel could
Australia
Tancred likely for Verry Elleegant
If she recovers well from her fierce Group One battle with English visitor Addeybb, Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) could be seen again just seven days later. The Chris Waller-trained mare served it up to Addeybb in Saturday's Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill but came up short by a
New Zealand
A day of contrasts for prominent Kiwi owners
Circumstances can change in the blink of an eye in the racing game and never was that more evident than in Sydney on Saturday for siblings John, Mark and Rachael Carter. The Carter’s manage their thoroughbred interests under the Jomara Bloodstock banner and were excited to see two of
New Zealand
London Banker prevails in stirring finish
Promising stayer London Banker (NZ) (Tavistock) took every centimetre of the 2100m distance of Saturday’s J Swap Contractors Bay Of Plenty Cup to get his nose in front as he prevailed in a thrilling finish to the middle-distance contest. Searching for a hattrick of wins after success over
New Zealand
Pike satisfied with Sydney returns
Despite a mixed bag of results for his two runners in Sydney on Saturday, Cambridge trainer Tony Pike was pleased with how the day unfolded and the prospects that lie ahead for the pair. The Bostonian (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) further enhanced his reputation as a leading sprinter-miler when he
Harry proves super-sub in Stewards' Cup
When trainer Michael Clements made his choice from the only available three jockeys on standby for the replacement ride on Siam Blue Vanda (NZ) Echoes Of Heaven) in the S$400,000 Stewards’ Cup (1600m), little did he know he was about to give someone the opportunity of a rare
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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 22 March 2020
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Chuck A Luck takes out Mornington Guineas
Chuck A Luck (NZ) (Niagara) has broken through for his maiden Australian victory in a head-bobbing finish at Mornington. Having his second start since joining the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young stable after an eight-start career in New Zealand, Chuck A Luck took out Saturday's Mornington
New Zealand
Bargain buy provides Dennis with first stakes winner
Underrated mare Out Of The Park upset the applecart when she produced a dogged late run to take out Saturday’s Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) in a blanket finish at Riccarton. Handled confidently by Krishna Mudhoo, Out Of The Park burst to the lead
New Zealand
Scott Base back to winning form in Tauranga feature
Injury plagued galloper Scott Base (NZ) (Dalghar) gave a glimpse of his undoubted talent when he dominated proceedings over the closing stages of Saturday’s Gr.2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy (1600m) at Tauranga. Successful in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) and the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) when
Australia
Missybeel races to Epona Stakes victory
Five-year-old Missybeel (NZ) (Savabeel) has landed a valuable stakes win with an upset victory in the Group Three Epona Stakes at Rosehill. The Bjorn Baker-trained mare enjoyed a good run behind leader Greysful Glamour in Saturday's 1900m race for fillies and mares before peeling out