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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 24 February 2025
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Australia
Atishu confirmed for ASM
Chris Waller plans to run classy mare Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) in next month's A$2.5 million Gr.1 All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington, with fellow Group One-winning mares Via Sistina (Fastnet Rock) and Fangirl (Sebring) to remain in Sydney this autumn. The champion trainer confirmed
Australia
William Reid for Jimmysstar?
Ciaron Maher is contemplating the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) and a Valley debut for Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) after his Group One win in last Saturday's Oakleigh Plate (1100m). Maher said the gelding has pulled up well and The Valley sprint on March 22 could be
New Zealand
Complicate earns Gold Cup tilt
Fast-improving stayer Complicate booked herself a ticket to Saturday’s Listed Positive Signs and Print Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) with a gusty victory at Ashburton on Sunday. Complicate joined the Timaru stable of Brett Inglis in June last year after recording two wins for Wayne Hillis, showing a particular
Australia
Timely Group Two victory for Trelawney
Shanwah’s victory in the Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Caulfield on Saturday was timely for his breeder’s Trelawney Stud, who are set to offer his half-brother at Inglis’ Australian Easter Yearling Sale in April. It was the third consecutive win for the Ciaron Maher-trained gelding,
New Zealand
Kingsclere trio on song for Champions Day
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood will head into next week’s Champions Day at Ellerslie with a trio of leading chances, with all three pleasing in their final hit-outs at the Auckland track on Saturday. Glamour mare Orchestral was strong late when finishing third in the Gr.
New Zealand
Century of wins in the saddle for Mitchell
Talented apprentice jockey Tayla Mitchell not only collected one of the country’s biggest staying races on Saturday at Ellerslie, but she also reached a valuable milestone with a century of winners to her name. The 21-year-old partnered Ken Harrison’s four-year-old Please Sir in the
New Zealand
Wallbank’s pride and joy stars on home track
Bruce Wallbank describes Midnight Edition (NZ) (Wrote) as his one-in-a-million horse and the exciting three-year-old gave the Pukekohe horseman plenty to cheer about on his home track on Sunday. Midnight Edition showed early promise and defeated subsequent Group Three winner Checkmate when breaking maidens back
New Zealand
Winning debut in the South for Eastandwest
A newcomer to the South Island in Eastandwest (NZ) (Charm Spirit) made a winning start for the stable of Michael and Matthew Pitman at Ashburton on Sunday. A son of Charm Spirit, Eastandwest had four starts under the care of Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan, including a pair of fourths behind
New Zealand
Betty back on top at Ashburton
Emerging talent Betty Spaghetti (Stratum Star) made a deserved return to the winner’s circle at Ashburton on Sunday, powering away with a competitive Rugby, Racing and Fun (1400m). A mare by Stratum Star, Betty Spaghetti was a classy three-year-old, finishing runner-up in the Listed NZB Insurance
New Zealand
Hashizume quickly back to winning form at Ellerslie
Rider Masa Hashizume made a quick return to winning action following an injury-enforced stint on the sideline when he guided emerging star Tomodachi (NZ) (Tarzino) to an impressive victory in open company over 1200m at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Auckland-based hoop suffered a broken collarbone in a race
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 23 February 2025
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