New Zealand
Karen Fursdon is excited about phase two of a three-step plan for Virtuoso Lad (Exceed and Excel) on Thursday when he lines-up in the Steriline Racing 1200 on the Riccarton polytrack. She couldn't have been more pleased with Virtuoso Lad's South Island debut run when he
New Zealand
To say that English Gambler (Casino Prince) has been a challenge for Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan – and his riders – would be a massive understatement. But the seven-year-old’s talent is such that he could establish himself as a top-class hurdler this winter, starting with Saturday’s Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdle
Australia
Simon Zahra is encouraging punters to ignore the last start failure of Tavisteel (NZ) (Tavistock) ahead of her end-of-season goal in Saturday’s Gr.3 South Australian Fillies’ Classic (2500m) at Morphettville. Tavisteel is likely start healthy odds in the Group Three contest following her well beaten twelfth on the
Australia
Tauranga horseman Jim Pender has ventured further north with his charge Gospodin (NZ) (Proisir) as he looks to add further Australian dollars to the bank account. The son of Proisir has proved adept in rain-affected conditions and after impressing when second at his first Australian start in the Listed Takeover
New Zealand
Five-year-old mare Secret Amour (NZ) (Niagara) will not join Robbie Patterson’s touring party in Queensland despite turning in a slashing performance to finish third to Francesca (NZ) (Iffraaj) in last Saturday’s Gr.3 Rydges Rotorua Stakes (1400m) at Arawa Park. The daughter of Niagara joined Patterson’s team
New Zealand
The chances of seeing Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix (NZ) (Tavistock) on the track this spring are slim according to co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan. The son of Tavistock was an impressive winner of the blue riband event back in March off an unconventional preparation of just four
Australia
Tony Pike will be chasing what would be a highly satisfying Queensland victory on Wednesday with the promising two-year-old Rudyard (NZ) (Charm Spirit). The Cambridge trainer’s youngster has fared well in the barrier draw and will jump from gate five on the synthetic track at the Sunshine Coast with
Australia
Multiple Australian Group One winner Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) is expected to fetch big money when she goes up for auction in Australia next week, but her trainer Mike Moroney says owners should remember there is also a solid market for racemares with New Zealand form only. Moroney, who is
New Zealand
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock was delighted to see his Group Three winning mares Sinarahma and Our Hail Mary bow out from racing on a winning note following their respective assignments at Rotorua and Hawera. With the closely-related mares now retired and destined for stud duty, Sharrock has an eye
New Zealand
There will be a few people barracking for horses carrying the Dunstan Horsefeeds silks at Te Rapa on Saturday. The equine feed company, a prominent supporter of racing, will have their annual supplier function at the Hamilton meeting and to add a bit more excitement to the day they have
Australia
Trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are on weather watch with their Group One winner Sierra Sue (NZ) (Darci Brahma). The Darci Brahma mare is set for a Queensland campaign, but the recent deluge of rain could put that trip in jeopardy. “The tracks would want to dry up,” co-trainer
Australia
Talented three-year-old Pinarello (NZ) (Tavistock) remains on target for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) despite missing his final lead-up outing at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained son of Tavistock was to have taken his place in the Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2143m), but