New Zealand
Talented staying filly Achieve will be the sole runner for Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood this weekend when she contests the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday. The daughter of Pierro has won once from six starts but has been
Chris Waller's hopes for an eighth Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) success hinge on the state of the Rosehill track. The premier trainer's two runners, Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park) and Hungry Heart (Frankel), are both more effective on top of the ground and Waller is
Australia
Unbeaten in five starts to date, the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace-trained Yonce (NZ) (Proisir) will attempt to extend her winning sequence when she steps out at Flemington. Yonce will line up in the G H Mumm Mystic Journey (2000m) on Saturday following her most recent victory over 1600m at
New Zealand
Last Sunday’s Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) marked the final public outings for high-class gallopers Concert Hall (NZ) (Savabeel) and Sound (Lando), who signed off by finishing second and third respectively behind Central Districts visitor Uareastar (NZ) (Jakkalberry). Retirement had been earmarked for both seven-year-old mare Concert Hall and
New Zealand
A solidly run contest will give Glory Bound (NZ) (Tavistock) her best opportunity to live up to her name when she steps out in Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham. That’s the belief of Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer, who prepare
Australia
Trent Busuttin has found it difficult to put a positive spin on Sierra Sue (NZ) (Darci Brahma) drawing barrier 13 in the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday. While pleased with the last start Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) winner ahead of Saturday, he said the
New Zealand
Jamie Richards has already forged a successful association with a major Hong Kong thoroughbred identity and that combination could go to the highest level at Trentham on Saturday. The Richards-prepared Self Obsession promises to be a staying force to be reckoned with in the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai
Trent Busuttin is one trainer who will be happy to see Sydney's wet weather continue as he prepares Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) to take on a trio of highly-touted locals in the Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m). The Victorian colt was one of just nine acceptances for Saturday&
New Zealand
Due to a high number of riders being unavailable to ride this weekend, the Racing Tauranga meeting scheduled for this Saturday will push back 24 hours to Sunday. This will enable some riders from Trentham to also ride at Tauranga on Sunday.
Australia
Last Saturday’s Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) winner Roch ‘N’ Horse (NZ) (Per Incanto) was back under saddle on Wednesday for the first-time since her 100-1 victory, with Flemington trainer Mike Moroney to confirm a path for the daughter of Per Incanto later this week. “We’re really happy
Australia
Group One winner Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) will try and nab the lion’s share of the A$5 million purse of the All-Star Mile (1600m) when she lines-up in the rich feature at Flemington on Saturday. The Ocean Park mare has drawn gate seven and trainer Mike Moroney is
New Zealand
Promising filly Le Villi (NZ) (Puccini) will carry new colours when she lines-up in the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday. Australian Bloodstock purchased the daughter of Puccini following her fifth placed run in the Gr.3 Sunline Vase (2100m) at Ellerslie