New Zealand
The aptly named Hokkaido (NZ) credited Satono Aladdin with his second Southern Hemisphere winner from limited representatives when he made an impressive debut at Otaki on Thursday. Trained by co-breeder and part-owner Gary Vile, the two-year-old sat in the trail before rider Masa Hashizume angled off heels in the straight
New Zealand
A pair of talented stablemates are rated genuine prospects to add to their stakes records when they tackle feature events on their home turf on Saturday. The Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen-trained mares Can I Get An Amen (NZ) (Hallowed Crown) and Mohaka (NZ) (Nadeem) will front up on their
New Zealand
The combination of a warm personality and a wide reach across thoroughbred racing made Stewart McGrail one of the best-known and well-liked members of the lower North Island racing fraternity. Reflections of the man known to everyone as Stu have been many these past few days in the wake of
New Zealand
Trainer Janelle Millar was aiming Zola Express (NZ) (Shamexpress) towards the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa later this month, however, a lack of entrants for the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) on Saturday convinced her to change tack. “I was bypassing the Breeders’
Australia
Another bold showing is expected from an improved Marroni (NZ) (Makfi) on Saturday when he steps out at Randwick in his second Australian appearance. The son of Makfi produced an encouraging performance on debut across the Tasman and has progressed well ahead of a crack at the Gr.3 Sharp
New Zealand
A rescheduled date for family and friends to gather and celebrate the life of New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Laurie Laxon has been set for next month. The Melbourne Cup-winning trainer passed away last July, however due to COVID restrictions there has been no opportunity to mark his
Australia
In many ways, it doesn't really matter how Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) goes in Saturday's Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m), merely getting back to the races is a triumph. The New Zealand-bred gelding's racing was in doubt after he was hospitalised following a spider bite
New Zealand
Roydon Bergerson has resisted the urge to head to Australia this autumn with exciting juvenile Wolverine (NZ) (Tivaci). The Awapuni trainer was contemplating a tilt at the Gr.1 Champagne Stakes (1600m) at Randwick this weekend with the daughter of Tivaci, but elected to send her to the spelling paddock
New Zealand
Robbie Patterson has sounded an ominous warning to rival connections ahead of Saturday’s Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). The New Plymouth trainer can’t fault his stable star Coventina Bay (NZ) (Shamexpress), who will be chasing a hat-trick of top-flight victories when she steps
New Zealand
Asathought (So You Think) will crown herself as Queen of Southland's stayers with success in Saturday's Listed Carriers Arms Hotel Riverton Cup (2147m). The So You Think half-sister to multiple Group One winner Avantage (Fastnet Rock) has already won the Gore Cup (2000m) and the Invercargill
Australia
Zayydani (NZ) (Savabeel) will be the highest rated horse in the Gr.3 Easter Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday as the Ben & JD Hayes mare targets group one riches in the Queensland Winter. The five-year-old mare is coming off her best ever preparation last Spring, having run 4th,
New Zealand
A minor leg issue has forced Levante (NZ) (Proisir) out of Saturday’s Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa. The multiple Group One winner had thrilled trainers Ken and Bev Kelso with her runner-up finish in a lead-up trial at Rotorua last weekend