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Numbers (NZ) (Tivaci) shapes as a leading contender in the Listed HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on Sunday (22 March) but, despite being confident about his mount’s credentials, jockey Derek Leung warns that race tempo will be decisive. The Frankie Lor-trained gelding, who has two wins,
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Roaring Bebe (NZ) (Per Incanto) is the latest success story for Ben Foote in his ongoing association with Hong Kong trainer David Hall. The son of Per Incanto will attempt to complete a hat-trick of wins when he heads south from his Cambridge base for the HGT Bloodstock Handicap (1400m)
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A return to Trentham on Saturday is expected to bring out the best in Waimea Bay (NZ) (Savabeel) when she lines up in Saturday’s Gr.2 Taylor Property Plus Wellington Guineas (1600m). The Roger James/Robert Wellwood-trained filly’s career-high performance was two starts ago when a short-head second
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In the spring, it was Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock). This campaign, it has been Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun). Aeliana (NZ) (Castelvecchio) has been in the shadow of two superstar stablemates for most of her past six starts but at Rosehill on Saturday, the mare gets her time to shine
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Ben Hayes believes Evaporate (NZ) (Per Incanto) is a Group 1 winner in waiting, but with star mare Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun) among his George Ryder Stakes opponents at Rosehill, he concedes connections might have to wait a little longer. The winner of six of his 21 starts, Evaporate
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Emerging three-year-old Flashback (NZ) (Darci Brahma) has progressed well during his fledgling career and higher honours beckon the son of Darci Brahma at Trentham on Saturday. Trainer Stephen Marsh believes the Gr.2 Taylor Property Plus Wellington Guineas (1600m) sets up as an ideal opportunity for The Oaks Stud-bred and
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Deep South trainer Robert Dennis is looking north optimistically with a trio of stakes runners across Saturday’s Riccarton Park and Trentham meetings. Dennis, a member of Southland’s famous racing and breeding family, has become a genuine force since re-establishing himself at his Ascot Park base, preparing 34 winners
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A busy time on-farm and a lack of suitable races has prompted Waverley trainer Joanne Moss to send her stable star Doctor Askar (NZ) (Derryn) across the Tasman to join champion trainer Chris Waller. The five-year-old gelding has won seven of his 22 starts, with a further seven placings, with
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A fresh and raring to go Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto), taking on a classy field of sprinters – including a hard-fit Jigsaw (Manhattan Rain) in career-best form – it looks a mouthwatering William Reid Stakes on Saturday. Jimmysstar is a triple G1 victor, a winner of five first-up efforts from seven, and
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Sending Warwoven (Sword Of State) into the Golden Slipper on a seven-day back-up has never been Plan A, but the forecast for rain in Sydney has trainer Bjorn Baker warming to the challenge. Two horses have won the race on a quick turnaround in recent years, Kiamichi (Sidestep) in 2019
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Promising filly Summer Schemer (Dirty Work) will have the opportunity at Pukekohe to press her claims for a crack at an upcoming elite-level prize. She will step out in Friday’s trackside.co.nz (1200m) off the back of an impressive debut victory with trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray
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For decades the magic waters of Karioitahi Beach on Auckland’s south-west coast have done wonders in reviving the careers of racehorses. Now they’re being put to the test with proven performer Habana (Zoustar), who is set to have his first start for Waiuku trainers Moira and Kieran Murdoch