New Zealand
Allan Sharrock has a strong hand to play in Saturday’s Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) in a bid to trump his rivals for a second time in the Te Rapa feature. The New Plymouth trainer is expecting to be represented in the Waikato Stud-sponsored feature by the proven
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Champion New Zealand mare Melody Belle has given birth to her first foal, a filly by Written Tycoon, on Saturday night. The daughter of Commands was bought as a yearling by Te Akau principal David Ellis and she went on to win 14 Group One races for Fortuna Syndications before
Australia
Love Reigns became her sire U S Navy Flag’s second stakes winner when she was victorious in the US$150,000 Bolton Landing Stakes (1100m) at Saratoga on Sunday. It was the juvenile filly’s second win from three starts, having finished fourth in the Gr.2 Queen Mary
Australia
The connections of Verry Elleegant are looking forward to getting the mare over more ground after a disappointing first-up run in France overnight. The 11-time Group One winner was having her first start for trainer Francis Graffard in the green colours of part-owners Jomara Bloodstock in the
New Zealand
An admirable mix of talent and hard graft were rewarded when Courtney Barnes successfully combined with leading filly Lickety Split at Ruakaka on Saturday. The 28-year-old jockey made the decision 12 months ago to head north to Waikato to further her career and dedication to the cause delivered
New Zealand
There is a strong chance the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained Dragon Leap will be seen in action at Caulfield rather than Te Rapa this weekend, with the highly-talented six-year-old amongst the 20-strong nominations for the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) on Saturday. With
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Denny Moroney was well known as the father of prominent identities Michael and Paul Moroney, however, his reach went far beyond his immediate family to encompass countless members of the racing community. Tributes and memories of the man known to many simply as Horace have abounded since he passed away
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After nearly two years on the sideline, Cameron Lammas is ready to resume his jockey career. Lammas has not ridden competitively since mid-September 2020 after being stood down due to a positive test to methamphetamine. That incurred a 12-month disqualification, with a three-month concession clause provided he
New Zealand
Last year’s Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Ocean Billy (NZ) (Ocean Park) is somewhat of a surprise nomination for the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hawke’s Bay on September 10. The seven-year-old looked likely to be sidelined for the year following a tendon injury
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Tavistock mare Niffler was back to winning ways at Randwick where she coasted home under a perfect ride from James McDonald. The dependable five-year-old advanced her record to five wins and five placings from 12 appearances from Chris Waller’s stable. Off the back of an uncharacteristic previous