New Zealand
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
New Zealand
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
New Zealand
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Australia
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
Australia
Victorian trainer Danny O’Brien pulled the right rein with comeback galloper Showmanship, who ventured to Sydney and landed the Gr.3 Show County Quality (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. The seven-year-old gelding had also been an acceptor for the Listed Carlyon Stakes (1000m) at The Valley but
Australia
Three-year-old colt Virtuous Circle narrowly prevailed in the Hugh Wallace-Smith Handicap (1500m) at The Valley on Saturday, to make the perfect start to his classic season. Prepared by Kyneton trainer Liam Howley, the Almanzor colt rocked punters when scoring at $61 in the Mornington Sires’ (1500m) back
New Zealand
The Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-Tuhoro stable enjoyed another successful day out on their home patch at Ruakaka when they picked up a winning double including the Noel Reed Memorial (1400m) with Zelenski. Having started the day well with a win by maiden galloper Vegas Strip, the father and
New Zealand
Last season’s Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) winner Lickety Split showed she will be a force to be reckoned with in the three-year-old feature events over the next few months with a determined effort to win the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka.
New Zealand
The Shaun Phelan-trained Hit The Road Jack showed his staying prowess when landing a captivating edition of the Hirepool Ruakaka Cup (2200m) on Saturday, providing his conditioner with his first solo training success. There was no loitering in the 2200m contest, with eventual runner-up Chevron setting a strong
New Zealand
Following an inspection of the New Plymouth track on Friday morning by race club officials, the decision was made to abandon the meeting set to take place at the course on Saturday, August 20. There was already a significant amount of surface water present after a massive amount of rain
Australia
Trainer Bjorn Baker is looking forward to stepping out Belluci Babe in the Gr.3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday, where he is looking for an improved performance from the mare. Carrying the silks of breeder-owners Little Avondale Stud, the daughter of Per Incanto put in