New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 03 April 2023
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New Zealand
Red-letter day for Waikato Stud
It was a red-letter day for leading thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud on Saturday following the elite-level success of two of their graduates at Randwick. I Wish I Win kicked off the celebrations when putting in an eye-catching effort to win the Gr.1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m)
New Zealand
Pukekohe feature a possibility for Desert Lightning
Quality three-year-old Desert Lightning may be given another chance to add to his three-year-old record after finishing runner-up in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2000m) at Awapuni on Saturday. It was another bold effort by the Pride Of Dubai gelding, one of the better three-
New Zealand
Rogerson already excited by spring prospects
A stellar season for Sharp ‘N’ Smart has drawn to a close with Graeme Rogerson confident his charge will return bigger and better to challenge for major Cups honours as a four-year-old. The son of Redwood finished a gallant fourth in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m)
New Zealand
Mustang Valley returns home to Group One target
The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) was on a plane back to New Zealand on Sunday after an excellent run for fifth in the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick. The four-year-old daughter of Vanbrugh was shuffled back to last on the fence rounding the
New Zealand
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Australia
Major Beel reigns supreme in Derby upset
Major Beel (NZ) (Savabeel) outstayed his opposition in the A$2 million Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, completing an astonishing Group One clean sweep by New Zealand-breds on the opening day of The Championships. Major Beel’s upset win followed on from Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) in the
Australia
Shock two-state double for Hayes bros
The Lindsay Park team was wildly celebrating a memorable two-state double following the Listed Bendigo Golden Mile (1600m) win of the ever-improving Here To Shock (NZ) (Shocking). The double came on the back of a similar double from the Peter Moody team, who an hour earlier won the
Australia
Mr Brightside defends Doncaster crown
With another supreme performance at Randwick on Saturday, Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) earned himself a special place in the 157-year history of the A$4 million Gr.1 The Star Doncaster Mile (1600m). The New Zealand-bred son of Bullbars won the famous handicap 12 months ago, and he
Australia
I Wish I Win triumphs in star-studded TJ Smith
Waikato Stud homebred I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) had already earned himself a place in New Zealand thoroughbred folklore with his A$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) heroics in the spring, but a stunning Group One triumph at Randwick on Saturday did even more to underline his superstar quality.
Australia
Explosive Sires’ win for Militarize
Lightly raced New Zealand-bred colt Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) stepped up to the big time in spectacular style at Randwick on Saturday with a runaway victory in the A$1 million Gr.1 Inglis Sires’ (1400m). The son of Dundeel had begun his career with a debut win at Canterbury
New Zealand
Brando all heart in Awapuni Gold Cup victory
Rejuvenated galloper Brando (NZ) (Savabeel) demonstrated all his fighting qualities when he outlasted his rivals in a desperate finish to the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m). Considered one of the most promising three-year-olds of his season after winning three of his first four