Australia
Sydney trainer Bjorn Baker will head to Hawkesbury on Saturday in the hopes of snaring black-type with his consistent gelding Kiss The Bride. Out of Group One winner I Do, Kiss The Bride was purchased out of Waikato Stud’s 2017 New Zealand Bloodstock Premier Yearling Sale draft for $200,
New Zealand
To Catch A Thief will sport a fresh look at Pukekohe Park on Saturday when he attempts to break his maiden after competing with recent distinction in far stronger company. The son of U S Navy Flag has performed well at the top level this preparation and success in the
New Zealand
Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie will enter phase two of a special project when imported galloper Mahrajaan (Kitten's Joy) tackles Sunday's Listed Manawatu ITM ANZAC Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni. Phase one was Ritchie realising an aspiration to buy a tried European horse to train in New Zealand
New Zealand
It's like comparing chalk and cheese but Manawatu trainer Lisa Latta is hoping Platinum Invador can emulate her former Gr.3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) winner Authentic Paddy in Saturday's Coca-Cola-sponsored weight-for-age feature at Riccarton. Authentic Paddy was a big, imposing frontrunner who dominated his rivals
Australia
John O’Shea is hopeful Benaud can return to winning form when he lines-up in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday. While he has been Group placed on several occasions, including runner-up in the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m), the son of Reliable Man hasn’t won since his
New Zealand
Promising staying three-year-old Arby will be on trial for an overseas hit and run mission when he steps out at Pukekohe Park on Saturday. The son of Proisir will attempt to add top honours in the Gr.3 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes (2100m) to his record after claiming the Gr.
New Zealand
A change of tack with Inflamed could reap dividends at Riccarton on Saturday when the filly lines-up in the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m). The daughter of Ghibellines was set to head to the spelling paddock following her unplaced run in the Listed Southland Guineas (1600m) in February,
New Zealand
Marroni gets an opportunity at Pukekohe on Saturday to further add to his travelling fund when he chases a deserved victory. The son of Makfi has finished runner-up in both appearances this preparation and will bid to go one better in the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) under 60kg
Australia
The carrot of a place in October’s Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) dangles in front of New Zealand bred stayer Hezashocka (NZ) (Shocking) when he contests Saturday’s Listed Mornington Cup (2400m). Victory in the contest gives the winner a ballot exemption in the A$5 million spring
New Zealand
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks for her flat horses. Brennan’s bold hurdler English Gambler (Casino Prince) begins his campaign in a 2000m highweight at Matamata on Wednesday, hoping that the rain doesn’t become
New Zealand
The younger members of Stephen Marsh’s stable have served the Cambridge trainer well this season and they’re not finished yet. Marsh has so far produced five individual two-year-old winners, headed by two-time winner Ulanova (NZ) (Santos) who claimed the Gr.3 Taranaki Classic (1200m) by a wide margin.
New Zealand
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