New Zealand
Shaune Ritchie thought he was in a nightmare on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainer was upbeat with his three runners heading into Trentham on Saturday, including Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) favourite Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle), but horror barriers quickly put a dampener on
Australia
Group Three winning mare Etah James (NZ) (Raise The Flag) will join the stable of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace after a brave performance when fourth in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) behind Roger That (NZ) (Shinko King). The seven-year-old mare is in the twilight
Australia
Star New Zealand filly Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) will not take on older horses in the Gr.1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) but will instead renew her rivalry with Funstar (Adelaide) in a Group Two race at Rosehill. Probabeel had been posted favourite for Saturday's Cooolmore Classic for fillies and
Breeding
A rare opportunity to purchase a young, Group One-winning daughter of Champion Sire Savabeel off the track is the latest drawcard for online auction site gavelhouse.com. One of the stars of her generation, Hasahalo (NZ) (Savabeel) has taken her Go Racing syndicate on a dream ride but it
Australia
Gary Hennessy will be reliving his greatest training triumph when he heads along to the Matamata races tomorrow. The South Waikato Racing Club’s meeting is the second raceday stop on the New Zealand leg of the promotion to celebrate this year’s 100th running of for the Gr.1
New Zealand
It may be a few days since Roger That (NZ) (Shinko King) won the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m), but trainer Antony Fuller still can’t wipe the smile off his face. “I think it is still sinking in to be honest, but I do find myself walking around and
Australia
Jockey Opie Bosson has given All-Star Mile (1600m) contender Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) the tick of approval following her gallop at Caulfield over 1200m on Tuesday morning. Bosson made a special trip to Melbourne ahead of the A$5 million race on Saturday to give the 10-time Group
Australia
Jamie Richards was persuaded to take some very rare time out to celebrate his Ellerslie Group One double last Saturday night, but it wasn’t long until his constant lengthy routine kicked in the following day. After Cool Aza Beel won the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and Avantage took
Australia
Trainer Chris Waller cannot fault Kolding's (NZ) (Ocean Park) condition ahead of the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) but admits the left-handed direction holds some fears. Waller's trepidation comes from Kolding's first start at Caulfield in Melbourne where Saturday's
New Zealand
Hall of Fame trainer Colin Jillings has many achievements to look back on, however, it is his victory in the 1993 Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) with The Phantom Chance that stands out above the rest. Jillings was a part of the Cox Plate tour at Karaka on Monday ahead
New Zealand
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is pleased with the manner in which talented three-year-old Scorpz (NZ) (Charm Spirit) has bounced back from his Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) exertions, with the son of Charm Spirit set to embark on a Sydney campaign. The Group Three winner maintained a
New Zealand
It says much for the impact that champion galloper Bonecrusher (NZ) (Pag Asa) had on his trainer Frank Ritchie and strapper (and Ritchie’s son) Shaune that the mere mention of his name still sends a collective shiver down their spines. The athletic chestnut, affectionately known as Big Red came