New Zealand
Former northern galloper Notabadpony (NZ) (Mulaazem) is well and truly living up to his name according to trainer John Blackadder. The Rangiora horseman has had the gelding for his last three starts, all on Riccarton’s synthetic track, with the now four-year-old posting two placings before scoring his
New Zealand
Top-flight targets await the talented Soldier Boy (NZ) (Proisir) if, as expected, he produces a bold showing at New Plymouth on Saturday. The son of Proisir will step out in the ITM New Plymouth Interprovincial (1600m) with Kate Hercock again booked for the ride and the step up in
Australia
A reminder of back home has helped convince Kiwi’s Emma-Lee and David Browne of a relocation to Pakenham for the new racing season. The New Zealand couple made their move permanent in the middle of 2022 and originally set up base at Cranbourne, but a change of lifestyle
Australia
Alex Rae had a big team jump out at Cranbourne on Monday, but none impressed more than Shock 'Em Ova (NZ) (Shocking), who showed he's returned in fantastic order ahead of the spring. The lightly raced five-year-old scored a jumpout victory over 1000m, finishing just
Australia
Peter Moody is set to use the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) as the one lead-up run to The Everest for his stable star I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel). The T.J. Smith Stakes winner was given his second jumpout of the preparation at Pakenham on Tuesday morning,
New Zealand
The breeding career of Handsome Ransom mare Hostage (NZ) could be resurrected following the deeds of her son Chajaba (NZ) (Keano). The seven-year-old gelding was a meritorious runner-up to Justaskme (NZ) (No Excuse Needed) in the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) last month for trainer Tina Egan, who
New Zealand
Wairarapa galloper Times Ticking (NZ) (Tavistock) showed he is on target for the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival following his pleasing hit-out at Awapuni’s synthetic trials on Tuesday. The eight-year-old son of Tavistock settled to the rear of the field for senior hoop Lisa Allpress in
New Zealand
A trip to the New Zealand Cup carnival may be on the cards for Group winner Val Di Zoldo (NZ) (War Decree). The Tony Pike-trained daughter of War Decree advanced to a good level last season and showed she was making good progress toward a return to competition with
New Zealand
Ryan Foote will have a leading hope in his quest for a first winner in partnership with his father Ben, with polytrack specialist Jimmy Dean (NZ) (Tivaci) lining up at Cambridge on Wednesday. The Cambridge trainers have utilised their local polytrack with plenty of success over the winter months, and
New Zealand
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New Zealand
The 2023-24 season is off to a perfect start for new Highview stallion Divine Prophet, whose daughter See You In Heaven scored a dominant win in Saturday’s Gr.3 Behemoth Stakes (1200m) in Adelaide. The high-class four-year-old was sent out as a $2.15 favourite
New Zealand
Turn The Ace extended a glittering run of form on the heavy conditions at Te Rapa on Saturday, producing a fifth career victory for trainer Andrew Forsman. The five-year-old son of Turn Me Loose was confidently sent forward to be pacemaker under apprentice Elen Nicholas, and when challengers