New Zealand
As Callsign Mav (NZ) (Atlante) heads to the Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) and Prise de Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) looks toward the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m), another of the major players in the Hawke’s Bay spring features has headed to the paddock. Gino Severini (Fastnet Rock) has been
Australia
A bright future is being tipped for former Kiwi galloper Corretto (NZ) (Zacinto) after he broke maiden ranks in his Australian debut when winning over 1100m at Hamilton on Saturday. Trainer Tom Dabernig was pleased with the win but said there is plenty of upside to the son of Zacinto.
New Zealand
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) has announced it will be contributing over $2 million towards stakes at Ellerslie and Pukekohe Park this season. The contribution, which is over and above New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s minimums, comprises $930,000 previously committed by ATR and a further $1.1 million, making a
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Australia
Emerging star Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) booked his place in the Gr.1 Cantala Stakes (1600m) later this month with his sixth consecutive win in Sunday's Listed Seymour Cup (1600m) at Sportsbet-Ballarat. The Lindsay Park gelding made a one act affair of the AUS$200,000 feature, settling
Australia
South Island-based stallion Prince of Brooklyn, who stands at Grassyards Farm on the Taieri Plain near Mosgiel, sired his first winner on Sunday from his first runner when the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Brooklyn Boss won on debut at Ballarat. The stylish three-year-old gelding is from the first
New Zealand
The potential sale of promising three-year-colt Mana Nui (NZ) (No Nay Never) has been put on hold for the time being with the dashing son of No Nay Never now set to contest the Gr.2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes (1400m) at Te Rapa on October 25. The
Australia
Elephant (NZ) (Shocking) got a Group One welcome to remember in the Toorak Handicap (1600m), leaving his co-trainer David Browne forced to re-focus his campaign. The Kiwi galloper was bumped a few times when the pressure came on in the home straight and Elephant got squeezed out before rallying to
New Zealand
A barnstorming finish for second behind Delphi (Galileo) in Saturday’s Gr.2 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m) at Caulfield indicated the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) is right at his peak for a third tilt at the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) this coming weekend.
New Zealand
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood will make a two-pronged attack on Saturday’s Gr.3 Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings, which is shaping as a strong contest. Classy mare Two Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) will kick off her spring campaign in the event while last year’
Australia
Drinks were flowing at Epona Park on Saturday night, the boutique 40-acre property owned by Cambridge couple Tony Forlong and Jennifer Jones after they cheered home emerging star I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking) in the Gr.1 Toorak Handicap (1600m). The pair bred and initially raced the son of Shocking,
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