Australia
Liam Howley was a nervous man this week as he waited to hear whether Virtuous Circle (NZ) (Almanzor) had made the field for the Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday. The Kyneton horseman had opted against a trip to Sydney with the Kiwi-bred three-year-old
New Zealand
Stephen Marsh will be keeping a close eye on Riccarton on Saturday where he will have a two-pronged attack in the Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). The dual-Island trainer will line-up Divine Sava (NZ) (Savabeel) and Miss Ella (NZ) (Iffraaj) in the
New Zealand
The well-travelled Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) is heading to Hong Kong and a clash with local hero Golden Sixty (Medaglia d'Oro) in the Gr.1 Champions’ Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on April 30. Connections will forego another crack at an Australian feature in favour of a
New Zealand
Mark Walker's disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa (NZ) (Contributer missing a start in Saturday's Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The Matamata trainer admitted he was struggling to process news that Campionessa was left stranded as the second ballot for
New Zealand
Group One performer Desert Lightning (NZ) (Pride of Dubai) will likely be given one final run this season before he heads for a spell in preparation for the spring. The Pride Of Dubai gelding finished eighth last start in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and will return to
New Zealand
Babylon Berlin (All Too Hard) will be out to shed her perennial bridesmaid tag when she heads to The Valley on Friday for the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m). The mare has finished runner-up in her three Group One assignments this year, two of which were taken out
Australia
When Tony and Calvin McEvoy purchased So Unusual (NZ) (Unusual Suspect) from New Zealand late last year, the trainers told their ownership group that he was a nice horse and could be a Ballarat Cup horse. If all goes to plan on Saturday, their sights will be aimed considerably higher
New Zealand
Ryan Elliot’s decision to focus on major racedays as a way to mitigate challenges with his weight is paying off in a huge way. In the traditional measure of riders in New Zealand, the jockeys’ premiership, Elliot is 17th equal with 28 victories after racing at Trentham on March
Australia
Top-class mare Levante (NZ) (Proisir) has taken no harm from her courageous effort in the Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) with the focus now on a date against her own sex. The multiple top-flight winner came from the tail of the field in a slowly run event
New Zealand
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New Zealand
Four-year-old mare La Crique has gone for a break following her brave third placing in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes (2050m) where she suffered interference when making her bid for glory. Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander have cautioned that the Group One winner might potentially bypass a
New Zealand
It’s been a fantastic fortnight for Rich Hill Stud shuttle stallion Satono Aladdin. He is cementing himself in the top echelon of New Zealand’s stallion ranks with a series of Group One wins, highlighted by Pennyweka’s dominant three-length victory in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks