New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 18 October 2021
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Racing
Tralee Rose edges closer to Cup start
Trainer Symon Wilde is in a quandary over what to do with his Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) hope Tralee Rose (NZ) (Tavistock). The mare moved from 27th to 23rd spot in the Order of Entry, for the 3200m showpiece at Flemington on November 2 after the death of Sir
New Zealand
Life is sweet for Clementine at Rotorua
Underrated mare Sweet Clementine (NZ) (Sweet Orange) backed up a gritty win on a heavy track over 2000m at Matamata at her last start with her first stakes victory when she produced a powerful late finish to take the major honours in Sunday’s Listed Staphanos Classic (1950m) at Rotorua.
Australia
Kiwis join forces to conquer Everest
Although he couldn’t be on course at Randwick on Saturday to take in the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a truly special raceday, Peter Kean made sure he and his family made it a day to remember when Nature Strip (Nicconi)won the A$15 million The Everest (1200m)
New Zealand
Punters’ pal back to winning form at Rotorua
Quality performer Tavi Mac (NZ) (Tavistock) bounced back from his worst career performance in the best possible fashion with a stylish victory in the Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua on Sunday. The Allan Sharrock-trained six-year-old, affectionately known as Frodo by his many admirers, had inexplicably failed to fire
Australia
Waller seeks Elleegant confidence boost
Chris Waller will be looking for a vote of confidence from Damian Lane for his own belief to grow ahead of Saturday's $5m Gr.1 Ladbrokes Cox Plate (2040m). Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed), a nine-time Group One winner, produced one of her most disappointing performances at the highest
Australia
Forgot You to Cox Plate?
Connections are weighing up their options with leading Victoria Derby contender Forgot You (NZ) (Savabeel) and contemplating a start in next Saturday’s $5 million Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m). The lure of 49.5kg, a potential stud deal and the stable’s first runner in Australasia’s weight-for-age classic
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 17 October 2021
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There You Go rockets to 1000 Guineas favouritism
Visiting Cambridge filly There You Go firmed into the clear favourite for next month’s Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton after dominating her rivals in the Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m) at Ashburton. The Tony Pike-trained daughter of Niagara had turned plenty of
New Zealand
Savy Yong Blonk too crisp in Livamol
A picture-perfect ride by Danielle Johnson ensured quality staying mare Savy Yong Blonk was given every opportunity to succeed at Hastings on Saturday and she duly delivered with an outstanding victory in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m). The Jamie Richards-trained six-year-old was touted as one of the major prospects
Australia
Gunstock stakes Derby claims at Caulfield
Three-year-old Gunstock (NZ) (Tavistock) shot to the top of Gr.1 VRC Derby (2500m) markets as a $4.60 chance when proving too good for his rivals in the Gr.3 Neds Classic (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Prepared by Caulfield trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, who are
New Zealand
Two Illicit too good in Hastings feature sprint
Noted fresh-up performer Two Illicit provided another example of her undoubted ability when she cruised to victory in the Gr. 3 Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained five-year-old was having her first run since an unsuccessful two-race campaign in Queensland winter campaign and