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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 03 April 2022
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Australia
Mr Brightside shines in Kiwi-bred Doncaster trifecta
Ben and JD Hayes have claimed their first Group One victory since taking the helm at Lindsay Park when Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) headed home a New Zealand-bred 1-2-3 in the A$3 million Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) when finishing over the top of I'
Australia
The Cunning Fox St Leger bound
Reliable Man gelding The Cunning Fox (NZ) has reiterated his staying credentials when taking out the A$200,000 Bendigo St Leger Trial (2200m) on Saturday. The Patrick Payne-trained three-year-old has now won three of his six starts and will be set for the Listed VRC St
Australia
Moroney mare shows Verve in Chairman’s victory
The Michael Moroney-trained mare Nerve Not Verve (NZ) (Shocking) scored her biggest success to date when landing the Gr.2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m) on Day One of The Championships at Royal Randwick. Ridden by Regan Bayliss, the six-year-old daughter of Shocking sat handy to a sedate
New Zealand
Maven Belle in dramatic Group One triumph
Drama surrounded the finish to Saturday’s Group One feature at Awapuni when the final result was settled by the judicial committee after a protest was lodged by the connections of runner-up Wolverine (NZ) (Tivaci) against first-past-the-post Maven Belle (NZ) (Burgundy). Maven Belle, the Mark Walker-
New Zealand
Zola Express provides Millar with biggest win
Trainer Janelle Millar was trying hard to keep her emotions in check as she waited for her gallant mare Zola Express (NZ) (Shamexpress) to return to the Awapuni birdcage after providing the New Plymouth mentor with her biggest career victory in the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold
New Zealand
Germanicus upsets in Flying Stakes
Enigmatic galloper Germanicus (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) was back to his best when he produced an irresistible finish to take out the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni. The Danica Guy-trained son of Rip Van Winkle, who finished sixth in the Gr.1 El Cheapo
New Zealand
Walker back in town with stakes success
Mark Walker kicked off his return to the New Zealand training ranks in the best possible way when Amalfi Prince (Sebring) upset the applecart when he took out the Gr.3 Higgins Concrete Manawatu Classic (2000m) at Awapuni at outside odds. Stablemate On The Bubbles (Brazen Beau) started a red-
New Zealand
Proposed Residential Development For The Hill, Ellerslie
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR), formerly Auckland Racing Club, has selected Fletcher Living to develop a 6.2ha parcel of land at Ellerslie Racecourse known as The Hill, for residential housing. The proposed development will include approximately 370 residential units in a mix of different housing types including apartments, duplex, terraced
New Zealand
Sharrock takes up NZTR CEO role
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s new chief executive, Bruce Sharrock, officially takes up his role on Monday, 4 April. The NZTR Board announced Sharrock’s appointment in February when Chairman Cameron George stated the Board recognised Sharrock’s proven track record in outstanding leadership, industry knowledge and relationships. “We have
New Zealand
2023 Karaka Million date announced
With Ellerslie out of commission for next year’s Karaka Million meeting, New Zealand Bloodstock has announced the rich twilight fixture will be held at Pukekohe on January 21. New Zealand Bloodstock's 2023 National Yearling Sales Series will kick off at the Karaka Sales Centre on the following
New Zealand
Walker looking for fairy tale start
It is a case of back to the future as Mark Walker assumes control of Te Akau Racing’s Matamata stable with the ushering in of April and the champion horseman will have a strong hand to play at Saturday’s Group One meeting at Awapuni. Walker spent 11 years