New Zealand
Local trainer Lisa Latta was a dominant force at Awapuni’s Synthetic meeting on Friday, winning four races, including the Carters Ashurst-Pohangina Cup (2140m) with Sir Mikki. It was the second consecutive win on the surface for the son of Mikki Isle, who was once again piloted by Chris Dell.
John Thompson will saddle up two runners at Randwick and both will be sporting a key gear change, one for the first time. Blinkers go back on With Your Blessing (NZ) (Vadamos) for Saturday's Catanach's Jewellers Handicap (1200m), while Jojo Was A Man will wear the
Australia
Enigmatic galloper Crosshaven (Smart Missile) will try to do something he hasn't done in close to four years on Saturday as he chases back-to-back wins at Flemington. The Ben, JD and Will Hayes-trained galloper last posted successive wins as a spring three-year-old in 2020, when he won the
New Zealand
Winter warhorse Justaskme is already a two-time winner of the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m), and New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock is using Saturday’s Valley D’Vine Restaurant Handicap (1400m) at Hastings as a springboard into another shot at the local feature on July 20. Justaskme won his first Opunake
New Zealand
Shaun Phelan is set to be represented by leading contenders at both New Zealand race meetings on Saturday, despite the likely scratching of his six-race winner Enchanted Elle. The daughter of Jakkalberry is entered for the Beard Brothers Handicap (2200m) at Hastings, where the 4kg claim of apprentice jockey Rihaan
New Zealand
Solidify has been finding his feet over middle-distances this autumn and winter, and another bold performance in Saturday’s John Young Family (2200m) at Te Rapa could be a stepping stone towards a Group One target in the spring. The son of Redwood was a stakes-winning autumn two-year-old in last
New Zealand
A rustic exterior hid a good heart and a level of horsemanship that made Neville Atkins both an achiever and a character of New Zealand training ranks in the final three decades of the 20th Century. Memories of Atkins and his wide range of achievements have been revived this week
Australia
Whether recalling the deeds of past champions or pondering which horse might be the next, there’s no getting away from the allure of the Melbourne Cup. Past and present came together this week when the Victoria Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup Tour arrived in New Zealand. First stop on
New Zealand
Quality mare Caitlyns Wish has fashioned an enviable record through the past two winters for Stephen Autridge, and she will chase a winning hattrick at Te Rapa on Saturday. The daughter of in-form sire Belardo has recorded six wins and five minor placings over 15 starts, consistently performing in the
Australia
It's no accident that Aaron Kuru has become Australia's most in-demand jumps jockey. The talented Kiwi is in the midst of a career-best season with 25 wins at a 25 per cent strike-rate across jumps and highweight flat races and will look to continue that form
Australia
Lloyd Kennewell and Lucy Yeomans have made the best possible start with their first 'Jenni' runner, as two-year-old Jenni Multabella (NZ) (Ace High) won her debut impressively at Sale on Thursday. The training partnership, which commenced at the start of the 2023/24 season, was entrusted with several
Australia
Once touted as an Everest contender before being struck down by soundness issues, Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing) will be looking to prove that he still packs a punch when he returns to Sydney for the first time in almost two years. The eight-year-old, who will line up in Saturday's