New Zealand
A decade after winning his hometown Cup with Maygrove (Authorized), prominent Wellington owner Lib Petagna was back in the spotlight again on Trentham’s biggest day of the year on Saturday. Petagna’s JML Bloodstock colours were carried to victory by emerging three-year-old Ballon d’Or (NZ) (U
New Zealand
Sunday’s Elsdon Park (1400m) at Pukekohe could be a stepping stone towards much bigger and better things for unbeaten three-year-old Dealt With. The Ace High gelding turned heads with a dominant debut victory at Te Aroha on January 4, and that performance did not go unnoticed in
New Zealand
An exciting period for stakes racing in the South Island is looming and trainer John Blackadder hopes Saturday’s Wingatui meeting can be a springboard to some feature contests for a pair of his talented gallopers. The Rangiora horseman will travel south with his stable star Ears Back, a seven-
New Zealand
Admirers of Rich Hill Stud’s leading stallions Proisir and Satono Aladdin will be spoiled for choice at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale later this month. The pair will have their strongest ever representation at Karaka, a reflection of the growing success of the duo’s progeny on
New Zealand
The last time Leica Lucy tackled a three-year-old fillies mile at Trentham her rivals were no match, and she is looking to replicate that performance on Saturday when she contests the Gr.3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m). A filly by Derryn, Leica Lucy was a
New Zealand
Wexford Stables’ red-hot form across a stable of talented three-year-olds in recent months has built widespread anticipation over which of their talented stars would emerge to represent the Matamata barn in the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m). Training partners Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have
Australia
While the win of Banker's Choice (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) at Moonee Valley recently may have got under the guard of punters, it wasn't totally unexpected by the gelding's trainers. Prepared by Mike Moroney and Glen Thompson, Banker's Choice registered his first win
New Zealand
It was perhaps inevitable once he had attained multiple champion status as a stallion, that Savabeel should join his sire Zabeel and grandsire Sir Tristram in the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame. Completing a sequence that is unique in this country, the Waikato Stud-based 23-year-old will
New Zealand
Swedish jockey Annie Lindahl has swiftly made her mark on the New Zealand racing scene, guiding home her first winner at Riccarton Park on Wednesday. Having just her seventh ride in the country, Lindahl partnered the John Blackadder-trained Quick Story in the Racecourse Hotel and Motor Lodge Rating 65
New Zealand
Raymond Connors hoisted the Wellington Cup aloft in 2013 following Blood Brotha’s win, and this year he is hoping he can get his hands on the silverware once more. Traditionally a two-mile test, Blood Brotha’s victory came in one of the seven editions of the race conducted
New Zealand
A step back up in trip on his home track on Saturday will be ideal for talented stayer Mayor Of Norwood. The Brian and Shane Anderton-trained son of Ghibellines has an excellent record at Wingatui and will bid to add another victory to his CV when he runs in
New Zealand
Lib Petagna’s Elsdon Park will offer its third draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka later this month, and the Matamata nursery has upped the ante, with their consignment nearly doubling their previous offerings. “We are taking up 29 (yearlings) and it’s a big