Australia
New Zealand-bred gelding Caboche (NZ) (Vadamos) was a placegetter in last year’s Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m), and a return to that distance paved his way to the winner’s circle in Saturday’s A$130,000 IMMIX, Metal Recycled Right Handicap (2400m) at Bendigo. Third behind fellow
New Zealand
A no panic ride from Craig Grylls paved the way for promising galloper Tavattack (NZ) (Tavistock) to claim his first win at stakes level when he took out the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Awapuni. The lightly raced six-year-old son of Tavistock has proven
New Zealand
Irishman Joe Doyle claimed the biggest win of his short riding career in New Zealand when he guided Pignan (NZ) (Staphanos) to an upset victory in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni. The two-year-old daughter of Novara Park Stud stallion Staphanos was
New Zealand
Lightly raced stayer Arby (NZ) (Proisir) continued a purple patch of form for the father and daughter training combination of Darryn and Briar Weatherley when he stormed to victory in the Gr.3 Higgins Concrete Manawatu Classic (2000m). The son of Rich Hill Stud stallion Proisir, Arby had won his
Australia
JD Hayes has no doubt Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is a better horse than he was a year ago when he won the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) but that doesn’t mean he’s winning the race again at Randwick on Saturday. “He’s a different horse to the
Australia
The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh) will most likely be ridden by Robbie Dolan in the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m). The Group One winning daughter of Vanbrugh has 51kgs in the time-honoured handicap, where only two runners in the 20-horse field — Alligator Blood (All Too
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Michael Moroney has a pair of in-form New Zealand-bred prospects chasing feature events at Randwick on Saturday and is desperately hoping a third can also be presented with his opportunity. The expatriate Kiwi trainer has Satono Aladdin’s son Japanese Emperor (NZ) in the Gr.1 Australian Derby
New Zealand
Invercargill trainer Sally McKay couldn't be much more relaxed as she prepares emerging Southland star Henry Hubber (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) for Sunday's Waxy's Irish Pub Handicap (1200m) on his home track. It's a far cry from the early days of his
Australia
Connections of cult horse I’m Thunderstruck and racing fans alike are mourning the shock death of the baldy-faced son of Shocking. The two-time Group One winner for Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr passed away after an incident following a routine knee operation late on Thursday afternoon.
New Zealand
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry has a quiet confidence ahead of Saturday’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) where she will saddle last-start winner Chantilly Lace (NZ) (U S Navy Flag), who is currently a $21 prospect. The daughter of U S Navy Flag won
Australia
OTI Racing and the Mick Price stable are mourning the loss of Group One star I'm Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking). The two-time Group One winner passed away after an incident following a routine knee operation late on Thursday afternoon. OTI's Terry Henderson confirmed the news to
Australia
Triple Group One winner Sharp 'N' Smart (NZ) (Redwood) is ready to put his best foot forward when he contests Saturday’s A$2 million Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick for trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson. The son of Redwood has continued to thrive since his