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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 16 October 2022
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Australia
Aegon caps stellar day for Forsman
Five-year-old gelding Aegon capped a stellar day for Andrew Forsman with a dogged victory in the Gr.3 Moonga Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. The Cambridge conditioner saddled three runners at Caulfield on Saturday, and all three saluted, with Aegon’s victory following earlier wins by Mr Maestro in
Australia
Stockman books Melbourne Cup passage
Six-year-old gelding Stockman will take his place in next month’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) after a strong staying performance to land the A$500,000 St Leger Stakes (2600m) at Randwick on Everest Day. The Joe Pride prepared son of Tavistock left his rivals with few
New Zealand
Mustang Valley caps huge day for Forsman
Trainer Andrew Forsman capped a successful day on both sides of the Tasman when progressive mare Mustang Valley bolted away with the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings. Forsman, who has had his team firing on all cylinders this season, had earlier captured back-to-back victories at Caulfield
Australia
Renaissance Woman shows Oaks talent
Renaissance Woman rocketed to the top of the market for the Gr.1 VRC Oaks (2500m) with a gutsy win in Saturday's Gr.3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield. The Bjorn Baker-trained filly came from near-last and over-came a bumping duel with the Trent Busuttin
New Zealand
Times Ticking claims incident packed Hastings sprint
A sustained closing burst carried veteran galloper Times Ticking to a fresh-up victory in an incident packed finish to the Gr.3 Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings. The Alby MacGregor-trained seven-year-old hadn’t been seen since finishing third at the venue back in early
Australia
Mr Maestro lands Caulfield Classic
Andrew Forsman sent out an early race to race double at Caulfield on Saturday as Mr Maestro reinforced his Derby credentials by landing the Gr.3 Caulfield Classic (2000m) a race after stablemate Saint Bathans had scored in BenchMark 80 company. A son of Savabeel, Mr Maestro made it three
New Zealand
Specialty upsets in Ashburton feature
Trainers Bruce Tapper and Varma Ramhit set the cat among the pigeons at Ashburton on Saturday when they produced lightly raced three-year-old Specialty to win the Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m). For good measure the combination also provided the quinella with stablemate Redmond however it was Specialty,
Australia
Patience pays off with Smokin’ Romans
Patience has paid dividends for the connections of New Zealand-bred gelding Smokin’ Romans (NZ) (Ghibellines). The son of Ghibellines will start a pre-post favourite for the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) on Saturday, for which he is a $4 prospect with TAB bookmakers. Smokin’ Romans, who is out
Australia
Kiwi filly to chase massive bonus
Gallant filly She’s Licketysplit (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) will be running for a seven-figure windfall when she fronts up in the Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington. The daughter of Turn Me Loose is eligible for a A$1 million bonus if she can add victory
New Zealand
Forsman chasing more Trans-Tasman glory
Trainer Andrew Forsman has leading chances at stakes level on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday. The Cambridge horseman will saddle a trio of runners at Caulfield in Mr Maestro (NZ) (Savabeel), Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) and Saint Bathans (Maurice) while at home the stable flag will be flown
Australia
Sir Steve puts Everest hopes in the hands of Waller
All Blacks coaching great Sir Steve Hansen believes New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller is a prime candidate for New Zealand sports coach of the year. Hansen made the statement on the eve of Saturday's $A15 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick, a race for