Australia
Promising trial form in New Zealand prompted an Australian ownership group to purchase a half-share in Yonce (NZ) (Proisir) and the successful play for the daughter of Proisir now looks a shrewd piece of business. Yonce was a debut winner when first produced over 1200m at Mornington before Christmas and
Australia
New Zealand Horse of the Year Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) is preparing for what will be her final campaign but there is a possibility the outstanding daughter of Savabeel could bow out further abroad than her usual raid to Australia. The four-time Group One winner will be on a rinse and
New Zealand
After a two-year hiatus, the Racing Annual is back. Marking 50 years since the first Racing Annual was published, the 2021 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual highlights another memorable turf season. Edited by well-known racing broadcaster and writer Aidan Rodley, this year's Racing Annual covers off all the
New Zealand
Fraser Auret is loving his West Coast adventure. The Marton trainer has 16 horses campaigning on the coast circuit, which began with racing at Greymouth on Monday, continued with the Reefton meeting on Wednesday and culminates with Saturday's Kumara fixture. But it's not just a big
New Zealand
Champion jockey Opie Bosson will partner Regazzo (NZ) (Tavistock) for the first time at Ellerslie on Sunday and his report card on the promising colt will determine whether connections can look forward to a classic campaign. The Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray-prepared Regazzo will step out in the Listed Te
Australia
Leviathan owner Bob Peters has revealed emerging superstar Western Empire (NZ) (Iffraaj) won’t be seen again this season after injury curtailed any autumn plans. The four-year-old shot into stardom last year when winning six consecutive races, highlighted by the Gr.1 Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot in November. The
New Zealand
Karaka Million favourite Wolverine (NZ) has a new rider with Leith Innes to replace the injured Danielle Johnson on the daughter of Tivaci in the million-dollar feature at Ellerslie on January 22. Prepared by Roydon Bergerson, Wolverine is undefeated in three starts including a promoted victory in the Gr.2
New Zealand
The potency of Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman's contingent for this year's Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie will become clearer after racing at the same track on Sunday. The Cambridge trainers have seven three-year-olds entered for the Derby on March 5, with
New Zealand
Shamus (NZ) (Shamexpress) is well exposed in the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) market and a decision whether he will give trainer Allan Sharrock the chance of a second success in the staying classic will be made after his next run. Currently on the third line at $14,
Australia
The feelgood story around Bill Pomare and his rugged stayer Ocean Billy (NZ) (Ocean Park) is ready for its next chapter later this month. The 2021 Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner provided Pomare, wife Suzi and fellow owner Peter Ludgate with a once in a lifetime moment when he
Australia
Group One winner I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) is back in work at Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr’s new Cranbourne training base. "He walks back into our barn today," Kent Jnr told RSN. "He's done super. "That was only his second racing
New Zealand
A year ago, Roger James identified a Tavistock juvenile in his barn as the horse that might give him a sixth New Zealand Derby success. Looking at Pinarello’s (NZ) (Tavistock) victory at Te Aroha on Monday, his judgment may not be too far off. Having his second start for