New Zealand
With a horror draw nullified by jockey Jason Waddell, the superiority of Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) shone through in Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. The daughter of Rip Van Winkle earned hot favouritism for the $400,000 fillies’ classic
New Zealand
Improving filly Gold Bracelet (NZ) (Pins) upstaged a high-class field in Saturday’s Gr.2 Carfinance.co.nz Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham, delivering a third win in the race for Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard. In contrast to Vespa (NZ) (Elusive City) and Scott Base (NZ) (Dalghar), who
New Zealand
Trentham specialist Enzo’s Lad (Testa Rossa) produced another courageous performance at his favourite track as he delivered a nail-biting victory in the Listed Te Akau Racing Lightning Handicap (1200m) on Saturday. The Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained seven-year-old had failed by the barest of margins to
New Zealand
Underrated galloper Tinkalicious (NZ) (Nadeem) gave her rivals no room for excuses when she put her first black type success on the board when producing a gritty effort to take out the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. The Janelle Millar-trained six-year-old had finished
New Zealand
Rugged stayer Sergeant Blast (NZ) (Darci Brahma) gave a polished front-running display when he led all the way to take out the first black type feature on Saturday, the Listed Lincoln Farms New Zealand St Leger (2600m) at Trentham on Saturday. Initially viewed mainly as a sprinter/miler type
Australia
The Caulfield meeting featuring the $5 million All-Star Mile will go ahead without on-course spectators. The Melbourne Racing Club says only people essential to the operations of Saturday's race meeting will be admitted to the course. "The Melbourne Racing Club is taking considered action to
New Zealand
Unbeaten three-year-old filly Levante (NZ) (Proisir) will tackle Group company for the first time on Saturday when she contests the Gr.2 carfinance.co.nz Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham. The Ken and Bev Kelso-trained daughter of Proisir has been installed a $2.50 favourite for the
Australia
As only one of two women to have trained the winner in the 99-year history of the Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m), New Zealander Moira Murdoch holds a special place in the folklore of one of the world’s greatest races. Murdoch was able to rekindle some of those
New Zealand
Exciting Taranaki mare Sinarahma (NZ) (Darci Brahma) will be looking to add a Group victory to her resume when she contests the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday. The Allan Sharrock-trained five-year-old has won three of her five starts this campaign, including
Australia
Training partners Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young will have no hesitation backing up their two Mornington Cup hopefuls up if they run well in a stakes race at Caulfield. Inverloch (Fastnet Rock) and Salsamor (NZ) (Tavistock) run in Saturday's Listed Mornington Cup Prelude (2000m), a week ahead of
Australia
Super Seth’s (Dundeel) autumn campaign is back on track. The Anthony Freedman-trained colt’s preparation hit a stumbling block last week when he was withdrawn from the Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) with an elevated temperature. However, the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) winner recovered quickly and pleased
New Zealand
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike knows his Group One winning filly Loire (NZ) (Redoute's Choice) has got her work cut out to turn the tables on quality rival Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) when the pair clash again in the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand