New Zealand
Three-year-old filly Florencenightngale (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) made the perfect start to her career when winning on debut at Rotorua on Friday. The daughter of Rip Van Winkle won the Laser Electrical Rotorua 1230 by 2-1/2 lengths and trainer Mark Walker was pleased with what he
New Zealand
The Cambridge Jockey Club, Waikato Racing Club, and Waipa Racing Club have signalled a new era for racing in the Waikato region with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a single racing club for the Waikato region. With more than 2000 horses in
New Zealand
Training racehorses was never in the plan for Paul Pertab but on Friday he recorded his first win courtesy of Exzello (NZ) (Shamexpress) in the Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup 14th May (1400m) at Arawa Park. It was only the fourth time Pertab had saddled one of his horses on raceday
New Zealand
Evergreen galloper Big Mike (NZ) (Don Eduardo) will commence what will likely be his last preparation when he lines-up in the Floyd & Toy Real Estate Property Brokers Open 2060. Trainers Craig and Shaun Phelan have been careful in mapping out his final campaign and landed on the Central
New Zealand
With two Group One wins in the four weeks since he has returned to the New Zealand trainers' ranks, Mark Walker has well and truly announced his arrival and he's set to further make his presence felt with five runners in Saturday's Gr.3 Inglis
New Zealand
Southland trainer Robert Dennis is in the process of winding down his stable, but he won’t be completely lost to the industry and is hoping to land a few more winning blows on both sides of the Tasman. Dennis and his wife Aleisha are expecting their first child next
New Zealand
The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Handicapping Review Committee has made a number of recommendations following their recent meeting. The Committee regularly reviews current policies, following consultation and taking into consideration input from participants. This included those opinions and suggestions offered at Roadshows held with trainers earlier in the year. The
Australia
Sydney trainer John O’Shea is looking forward to racing at Hawkesbury on Saturday where he will line-up a trio of Kiwi-bred runners. Cotehele (NZ) (Tavistock) has finished fourth in his two starts this preparation, including the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) last start and O’Shea is
New Zealand
Charms Star (NZ) (Per Incanto) has quickly returned to winning form to lay a disappointing spring to rest and she will front up at Te Rapa on Saturday in first class order. The daughter of Per Incanto will take aim at the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) with Wiremu Pinn
New Zealand
It was an exciting day for Lily Sutherland at Hawera on Wednesday when she recorded her first riding win. The 18-year-old was having her ninth raceday ride when victorious aboard the Kevin Myers-trained Shockproof in the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1600m), and she was duly delighted
Australia
The Clint McDonald trained Ancient Girl (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) notched the biggest win of her career at Morphettville last month, and the Cranbourne-based horseman hopes a second dash to Adelaide can deliver a similar result at the highest level. The promising three-year-old daughter of Turn Me
Australia
A tilt at the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2400m) is no longer on the table for Australasia’s darling of the turf, Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed). “After a really good discussion with the ownership group, it has been decided that Verry Elleegant will have a five-