Australia
Good-looking Almanzor colt Manzoice dug into his stamina reserves when railing through to land the Dooleys Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller under rider Kathy O’Hara. Manzoice had finished runner-up on debut at Wyong toward the end of last month and, despite a
New Zealand
Classy jumper West Coast (NZ) (Mettre En Jeu) looked like he was out for a Sunday stroll in the park as he ambled his way to victory in Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton. Sent to the lead from barrier rise by
New Zealand
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association will hold a function next Friday to celebrate the breeders of Group One winners during the 2020-21 season. COVID-19 put a halt to the New Zealand Breeding Awards function last year and the NZTBA would like to acknowledge the achievements of those
Australia
After nine months on the sidelines, Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock) makes her long awaited return to the racetrack on Saturday in the Michael Grumley Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. Not seen at the races since last year’s Melbourne Cup, trainer Symon Wilde says despite being well short of her preferred
New Zealand
A jumping future is beckoning The Bambino but trainer and part-owner Ben Foote is hoping to score a win on the flat with the gelding before then. The Rock ‘N’ Pop gelding will make his fifth raceday appearance in the iLine Carpenters 2100 at Tauranga on Saturday where he
Australia
Group Three winner No Compromise is set to kick-off his preparation at Rosehill on Sunday over 1400m. The son of Pins has a liking for the Sydney track, having won three and placed in three of his six runs on the surface. He resumes after a pleasing autumn preparation
New Zealand
Peter and Shaun McKay have combined their Group One-winning talents in a new training partnership and have targeted the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival to saddle their first runners. The father and son team joined forces for the start of the current season with a mix of proven and
New Zealand
An association with Hong Kong bloodstock agent Paul Chow continues to reap rewards for Stephen Marsh’s stable. Chow, who operates under his Tartan Meadow Bloodstock banner, and the Cambridge trainer have formed a rewarding alliance with the well-travelled Summer Festival and Winning For All their latest success stories.
New Zealand
A public memorial service will take place for jockey Taiki Yanagida at Matamata racecourse on Monday at 1pm in the Epsom Lounge. A private family service and cremation will be held on Friday. Those wanting to donate to the Yanagida family are invited to do so through the following account:
New Zealand
Athleticism may be West Coast's (NZ) (Mettre En Jeu) edge heading into Saturday's Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton, according to his Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan. West Coast claimed last Saturday's Koral Steeplechase (4250m) at Riccarton to give Oulaghan
Australia
Trainers Ben and JD Hayes are dreaming of a tilt at the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) with Group One winner Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars). The New Zealand-bred gelding has proven himself up to a mile, with victory in the Gr.1 Doncaster Handicap (1600m), and they believe he
New Zealand
Wet track specialist Shoshone (NZ) (Sacred Falls) will attempt to get her winter campaign back on track at Tauranga on Saturday following a below-par performance at her most recent appearance. The daughter of Sacred Falls will step out in iLine Project Managers’ Handicap (1200m), in which she has the