Australia
Krakarib became his sire Ribchester’s second Group winner when he took out the Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) at Flemington on Tuesday. From the inside draw, the Simon Zahra-trained juvenile set the tempo under Damien Thornton down the Flemington straight course. Well-rated by Thornton the youngster raced centre-track
New Zealand
Katrina Alexander says she’s learned a lot about her star mare La Crique (NZ) (Vadamos) after her solid effort for fourth in the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. La Crique started her Australian debut as an odds-on favourite following her outstanding victory in the Gr.
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New Zealand-bred horses have enjoyed a long and fruitful association with the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with 46 winners of the great race including last year’s winner Verry Elleegant. The Kiwi-breds represent six of the 23 runners in the field this year and below we take
Australia
Three-year-old colt Saveadateforme continued his winning ways at Goulburn on Sunday taking out a Class 2 mile with ease for trainer John O’Shea. Sporting the silks of Go Racing, Saveadateforme placed fourth on debut at the beginning of October before coming from last to score at Kembla
New Zealand
Those associated with Cambridge Stud were in full voice during the closing stages of the Gr.1 VRC Derby (2500m) on Saturday as Manzoice became his sire Almanzor’s first Group One winner. “It is a dream result,” Cambridge Stud chief executive Henry Plumptre said. “It is one that you
New Zealand
Ryan Elliot’s prospects of a Classic double at Riccarton have been boosted with confirmation he will partner Prowess in this Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m). Elliot is also the regular rider of the unbeaten Legarto, who is currently a $1.80
Australia
Blenheim is more accustomed to producing world-class wines than thoroughbreds, but last Saturday local resident Stephanie Hole celebrated her biggest moment as a breeder when Manzoice won the Gr.1 VRC Derby (2500m) at Flemington. “It’s amazing to have bred a Victoria Derby winner,” she said. “I didn’
Australia
Through the decades, breeding powerhouse Waikato Stud has celebrated countless big results on the track and in the sale-ring, but none as satisfying as the massive weekend double by I Wish I Win (NZ) (Savabeel) and Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls). Within the space of 15 minutes on Saturday evening,
New Zealand
Tuesday promises to be a big day for veteran Mosgiel horseman Brian Anderton. Training in partnership with son Shane, Anderton has 14 runners set to line up at their home track meeting at Wingatui. Additionally, the master of famed Southern nursery White Robe Lodge will be keeping a close eye
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So often a big-race bridesmaid, quality New Zealand-bred mare Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls) finally had her day in the sun with a richly deserved win in Saturday’s Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. The six-year-old daughter of Sacred Falls had never won a