New Zealand
Tony Pike’s bid to win a second Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) rests on the shoulders of Slipper Island (No Nay Never), who will open his campaign at Ruakaka on Saturday. The Cambridge trainer had until recently a trio of hopefuls in the running for the Al
New Zealand
The hopes of securing the Hastings triple crown with Dark Destroyer (NZ) (Proisir) this year are now over. The connections of the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) winner have decided to play it safe with their gelding and have given him a break following an elevated temperature following his victory
Australia
Exciting gelding Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) could extend his winning run to four at Sandown on Sunday when he lines-up in a competitive-looking Gr.1 Underwood Stakes (1800m). It will be the first time the son of Bullbars will be tested over further than a mile, but the increase in
New Zealand
Gore Guineas runner-up Ruby's Lad (NZ) (Ghibellines) will return to the scene of his career-best performance to kick off a preparation aimed at some of the South Island's best races this season. The Brian and Shane Anderton-trained Ghibellines four-year-old will resume in the Grant Farming Partnership
Australia
Mark Newnham has tinkered with Expat's (NZ) (Makfi) training program this campaign and while it might have been costly first-up, he hopes to reap the rewards in the Racing & Sports Golden Pendant. The speedy mare has historically raced well fresh but been flatter in her second-up runs
New Zealand
Due to consistent rain and a water-logged track the race meeting at Woodville on Thursday has been abandoned. The track was inspected on Wednesday by the regional track manager and the Racing Integrity Board in coming to this decision, with additional rain in the short-term forecast. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
Australia
Lost And Running has done nothing but impress his trainer John O’Shea this preparation. The Per Incanto gelding put in an eye-catching run for third in the Gr.2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick last Saturday, setting a perfect launchpad for the remainder of the spring. “We were happy
Australia
Trainer Annabel Neasham has been pleased with the progress of Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) ahead of the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Sandown on Sunday. The Savabeel entire ran third last start in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) to fellow Kiwi-bred I’m Thunderstruck after tailing the
New Zealand
Cambridge Stud stallion Almanzor sired a winning double at Matamata on Wednesday and also enjoyed further success in Victoria with another first crop representative. The Mark Walker-trained three-year-olds Zantabulous and Bubbles Await broke their maidens in style at Matamata while Algendy later followed suit at Bendigo for Mark and Levi
New Zealand
Te Akau once again enjoyed a bumper day at their home track on Thursday, winning five races on the eight-race card at Matamata. The result comes just weeks after New Zealand’s leading stable posted six victories at Taupo and trainer Mark Walker said it has been a boost for
New Zealand
High-class mare Levante is being readied for a fresh-up tilt at the Gr.1 Darley Champions Sprint (1200m) on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington. Last season’s New Zealand Champion Sprinter-Miler has returned in good order according to Ken Kelso, who prepares the multiple Group
New Zealand
A quick back-up into the second day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival hasn’t been ruled out for the widely travelled Gino Severini (Fastnet Rock). The multiple stakes winner holds a nomination for the Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) on October 1 with a decision on a