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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 27 February 2023
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New Zealand
All go for Legarto for Melbourne
Fresh from a top-level victory last weekend, Ken and Bev Kelso are looking forward to the challenge of another in Melbourne. The Kelsos’ outstanding three-year-old filly Legarto gets on the plane to Melbourne this week, her target the Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington. Ken Kelso missed watching his
New Zealand
Pennyweka primed for Lowland Stakes
Pennyweka will cross the Tararua Ranges on Wednesday in the hope of snaring Group glory at Awapuni. The Wairarapa filly has shown plenty of promise in her seven starts to date, including placing in the Gr.3 Wellington Stakes (1600m) and runner-up in the Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m)
New Zealand
Derby trip a plus for Dynastic
Mark Walker is under no illusion about the enormity of the task ahead of Dynastic in this weekend’s Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa. The Matamata trainer was delighted with the winning effort of the three-year-old against older opposition on his home track
New Zealand
Balcombe In To Win on first trip to Matamata
Manawatu horsewoman Tineke Balcombe came up smiling on her first raceday experience at Matamata on Saturday when Colorado Star (NZ) (Alamosa) won the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m). At his previous start the Mike Breslin-trained gelding had broken through for his first win in more than 16 months
Australia
Options for Mr Maestro
The Andrew Forsman-trained Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel) turned in another strong performance when second to the impressive Pericles (Street Boss) in the Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Sandown on Saturday. After two runs, the son of Savabeel now looks ready to step up to 2000m. Winner of the Listed
New Zealand
Sydney preferred option for Dragon Queen
Group Two winner Dragon Queen (NZ) (Sweynesse) put her hand up for Australian assignments after winning the Lisa Chittick Plate (1400m) at Matamata on Saturday. Prepared by Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard, the five-year-old mare has been a model of consistency through her 27-start career. Saturday’s victory was just
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NZ Racing and Breeding News - 26 February 2023
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Australia
Lord Reims success for Highland Jakk
Smart stayer Highland Jakk scored a deserved victory in the Gr.3 Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) at Morphetville on Saturday under jockey Teo Nugent. It was the sixth career victory and first at Group level for the son of Jakkalberry who is prepared by Robert Hickmott at Ballarat. The six-year-old
Australia
Per Incanto colt wins Blue Diamond
The Ben and JD Hayes-trained Little Brose ran out a ready winner of the Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Sandown on Saturday, the tenth time the Hayes surname has claimed Victoria’s premier two-year-old race. Ridden by Michael Dee, the son of popular New Zealand sire Per Incanto
New Zealand
Walker tops 2YO podium at Matamata
Local mentor Mark Walker was on top of the podium at Matamata on Saturday when he claimed the two juvenile feature races on the day. Walker and Te Akau Racing produced the quinella in the Gr.3 Fairview Matamata Slipper (1200m) with the unbeaten Tokyo Tycoon making it four straight
New Zealand
Colorado Star too tough in Kaimai Stakes
Another daring ride by Jonathan Riddell provided the impetus for rejuvenated galloper Colorado Star to claim his second consecutive stakes victory when he cruised home to win the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m) on Saturday. The Mike Breslin-trained seven-year-old had started his career as an outstanding sprinter-miler, winning