New Zealand
Ultra-consistent maidener Oscar (NZ) (Mulaazem) will aim to break a streak of runner-up performances when he contests the NZB Mega Maiden Series (1200m) at Woodville on Wednesday. The front-running four-year-old has been in the Wanganui stable of Jo Rathbone since late last year, and he has emerged as a competitive
New Zealand
Group One performer Town Cryer (NZ) (Tavistock) has been retired from racing following her fourth placed effort behind Val Di Zoldo in the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa last Saturday, and she already has a date with champion New Zealand sire Proisir. “Joe (Doyle, jockey) said she
New Zealand
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson has plenty of time for his promising juvenile Alottago (Tagaloa) and he is hoping the Tagaloa gelding can end his season on a high at his local meeting on Saturday. Alottago has had just the two starts to date, finishing third in both outings, including last
New Zealand
Clinton Isdale will put the versatility of a former Hong Kong galloper to the test on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainer will head south to the Central Districts with a team of three, including newcomer Gallant Hero (Fast Company) who will step out in the Dannevirke Dairy Supplies Woodville-Pahiatua Cup (2100m)
New Zealand
Leaderboard has been a force to be reckoned with since his transition to jumps racing, and this week he will be seeking his crowning glory at the Warrnambool May Carnival. The 10-year-old son of Street Cry will have two bites at the cherry, firstly in the Brierly Steeplechase (3450m) on
New Zealand
Annabel and Olly Tuthill will be in search of another Swiss Beauty in Sydney next week after her daughter Betty Spaghetti starred on the big stage at Riccarton Park on Saturday. A mare with a name to match her ability, Betty Spaghetti was a stakes performer and five-race winner prior
New Zealand
It’ll be the same old story for Berry The Cash (NZ) (Jakkalberry) in his Australian debut at Warrnambool on Tuesday, carrying a clear topweight as he contests the time-honoured Brierly Steeplechase (3450m). The class Awapuni jumper is no stranger to sitting on top of the book, carrying 73kg to
Australia
Globetrotting champion Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) has ‘pulled up well’ and will return home soon following his disappointing performance, finishing last in the Gr.1 Champions Mile (1600m). Co-trainer Will Hayes said that the initial signs were that the horse had pulled up ok from the race but had over
Australia
The black and lime green colours of Jamie Walter’s Proven Thoroughbreds syndication company have been carried to victory in a host of feature races around the country, including by the likes of 2023 The Everest winner Think About It (So You Think) and fellow Group One winner Private Eye
New Zealand
Talented filly Ardalio (NZ) (Ardrossan) has already done more than enough to take her place alongside her dam in Elsdon Park’s broodmare band, but there are expectations she can further boost her value next season. Bred and raced by farm principal Lib Petagna, the three-year-old produced a stirring performance
New Zealand
El Vencedor’s (NZ) (Shocking) trip to Hong Kong to contest Sunday’s Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) had the making of a fairytale for his Kiwi connections, but it was not to be, with the multiple Group One winner fading late after racing keenly throughout. His trainer Stephen
New Zealand
Nothing went to script in the lead up to the Listed Manawatu ITM ANZAC Mile (1600m), but when the race finally took its place on Sunday evening at Wanganui, the favourite in Khafre (American Pharoah) delivered on expectations. The feature contest was initially set to be run on Friday at