Australia
Victorian hoop Luke Currie is looking forward to partnering Aegon (NZ) (Sacred Falls) in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday after riding him in track work on Tuesday morning. Currie will replace Jye McNeil this weekend after Aegon’s fourth placing in the Gr.1
New Zealand
A return to Group One company is imminent for Harlech (NZ) (Darci Brahma) after his pleasing return to New Zealand racing at Te Rapa last Saturday. The son of Darci Brahma had been racing out of co-trainer Michael Moroney’s Flemington barn over the last year, with his highlight
New Zealand
Group One performer Miss Tycoon Rose (Written Tycoon) looks in for a strong spring campaign judging by her return to racing at Ashburton on Monday. The Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained four-year-old cruised to victory in the Sims Bakery, Cakes For Every Occasion, an Open 1200m handicap. “We
New Zealand
Vadamos filly Art De Triomphe (NZ) made a pleasing start to her spring preparation when winning the Mount Somers Honey (1200m) at Ashburton on Monday. The Andrew Carston-trained three-year-old settled towards the rear of the field from her outside barrier in the eight-horse field, where jockey
New Zealand
Melbourne Cup contender Ocean Billy’s (NZ) (Ocean Park) storming effort at Te Rapa has convinced trainer Bill Pomare to take on the weight-for-age gallopers again in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings on September 18. The Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner flashed home late
New Zealand
English Gambler (Casino Prince) may have been as green as the grass he was running on in the early stages of the Te Aroha Jockey Club Hurdle (3100m) on Sunday, but he showed he has spades of potential in the manner he won his debut jumping assignment. Making his customary
New Zealand
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In-form trainer Annabel Neasham is plotting her next move with dual Group One winner Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel). Annabel Neasham's desire to challenge herself could prove just as telling as a crucial trackwork gallop in determining where Gr.1 Winx Stakes (1400m) winner Mo'unga heads
Australia
Despite suffering his first defeat, David Browne acknowledges that there were positives to take out of Elephant’s (NZ) (Shocking) gallant effort in yesterday’s Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m). The Kiwi galloper had won his first five starts, including a victory at Caulfield last month, but was nabbed by
New Zealand
Matamata horseman Chad Ormsby looks to have a Classics contender on his hands after promising three-year-old colt Mana Nui (NZ) (No Nay Never) opened his winning account with a comprehensive victory at Te Rapa on Saturday. The son of No Nay Never had impressed when winning a trial
New Zealand
If co-trainer Stephen Autridge could use just one word to sum up his two-year-old filly Cincoro (NZ) (Savabeel) then that word would be professional. The Savabeel youngster, who Autridge prepares with training partner Kris Shailer, showed all of her professional qualities when she never put a hoof
New Zealand
Lightly raced four-year-old Francesca (NZ) (Iffraaj) made a winning start to her spring campaign at Te Rapa on Saturday, as she sets out on a preparation aimed at securing some valuable black-type for a future breeding career. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained daughter of Iffraaj