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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 02 July 2023
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Bright future for Flemington winner Golden Path
Progressive three-year-old Golden Path (NZ) (Belardo) ran out a dominant winner of the Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday as the Kiwi import made it two wins from three starts. The gelded son of Belardo was an impressive debut winner at Pakenham in late May for trainers
New Zealand
Flower Of Wanaka blossoms at Hastings
Trainer Chrissy Bambry celebrated her recent engagement with a huge result at Hastings on Saturday when Flower Of Wanaka (NZ) (Burgundy) downed a solid line-up of fillies and mares in the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m). The four-year-old daughter made light of her support on the tote, which saw
Australia
Ancient Girl firing from new quarters
Four-year-old mare Ancient Girl (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) has maintained her perfect record since joining the stable of Steve O'Dea and Matthew Hoysted with a determined victory at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. A stakes-winning daughter of Turn Me Loose for Victorian trainer Clint McDonald, Ancient Girl was
Australia
Black-type breakthrough for bargain filly Dolphin Skin
The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained Dolphin Skin (NZ) (Telperion) has boosted her value as a potential broodmare with a narrow victory in a Stakes race at Flemington. A $13,000 purchase at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale last year, Dolphin Skin has recouped that outlay and more
New Zealand
West Coast caps off memorable day
Race favourite West Coast (Mettre En Jeu) displayed all of his undoubted class over the fences when he made the AHD-Animal Health Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m) a one-horse affair in the final stages, winning under a hold by more than 16 lengths. Rider Shaun Fannin bided his time in
New Zealand
Locals to the fore in 2yo at Ruakaka
As far as dress rehearsals go, local two-year-olds Whiskey Lies (NZ) (Embellish) and Dancing Dream (NZ) (Contributer) couldn’t have been more impressive as they prepare for the upcoming Gr.3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka next month. The Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-trained duo produced the quinella in
New Zealand
Vale Stuart Hale
The New Zealand thoroughbred industry is mourning the loss of one of its great characters with the passing of Stuart Hale on Friday, aged 74. Tributes have flowed for the affable Cambridge-based bloodstock agent, who died after a battle with illness. Hale purchased a number of top-class horses including Gr.
New Zealand
Chevron’s chances a roll of the dice
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs admits Saturday's Northbeam Stronger Stuff 2100 at Ruakaka isn't an ideal fit for his talented galloper Chevron, but said the race is a means to an end. The El Roca five-year-old gelding finished a desperately unlucky third at Ruakaka three weeks ago
New Zealand
Rathbone set for a big day at Hastings
TAB bookmakers are expecting Jo Rathbone to have a good day at Hastings on Saturday. The Wanganui trainer will take three horses to the Hawke’s Bay meeting, with maiden jumper Torque Time the shortest-priced favourite on the 10-race card. The seven-year-old gelding has been installed a dominant $1.75
New Zealand
Carston targets Wingatui
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston will look to extend his lead in the South Island Trainer’s Premiership when he heads to Wingatui on Sunday. Carston currently leads Michael and Matthew Pitman by three wins. with the end of the 2022-2023 season nearing. Carston will take a trio of runners south
New Zealand
Regan Donnison appointed General Manager of Matamata RC
Well-respected racing industry identity Regan Donnison has been appointed General Manager of the Matamata Racing Club. For the past decade Donnison has been a member of the New Zealand Bloodstock sales team. For a similar period prior to that he was a trainer based at Matamata, during which time he