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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 18 October 2020
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Kiwi mare provides Waller with first Caulfield Cup
Premier trainer Chris Waller and jockey Mark Zahra landed their first Caulfield Cup wins when outstanding mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) held off Anthony Van Dyck (Galileo) and The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel). Waller, who watched the race from Randwick, said it was a special win from a very special
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Trumbull chasing more riches
The Kim Waugh-trained Trumbull (NZ) (Darci Brahma) landed his biggest win to date when taking out the A$500,000 Gr.3 Sydney Stakes (1200m). The five-year-old gelding covered plenty of ground but showed a ready turn of foot in the run to the post to deny Standout (Exceed and
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Busuttin-Young eye second VRC Derby
Kiwi expats Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are eyeing a second Gr.1 VRC Derby (2500m) after Albarado (NZ) (Savabeel) won the Gr.3 Neds Classic (2000m) in impressive fashion at Caulfield on Saturday. The stable sent out Sangster (NZ) to win the 2011 Derby, albeit the win was solely
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Melody Belle reigns supreme at Hastings
Superstar racemare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) celebrated being named New Zealand Horse of the Year last Sunday evening when she stormed home to take out her twelfth individual Group One title at Hastings on Saturday. The Jamie Richards-trained six-year-old was in a class of her own as she took out
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Hypnos takes Hastings sprint with gritty performance
Cambridge visitor Hypnos (NZ) (Reliable Man) gained his second victory at stakes level the hard way when he held out the late charge of race favourite Rock On Wood (NZ) (Redwood) to win the Gr.3 Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings. The Reliable Man five-year-old was Group One
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Spectacular scenes during famous Ellerslie steeplechase
There were thrills a plenty during the running of Saturday’s ARC Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) at Ellerslie but after the dust settled it was Wanganui mare Magic Wonder (NZ) (Eighth Wonder) who completed the prestigious Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4900m) and Great Northern Steeplechase double with a dominant front-running victory.
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Exciting filly remains unbeaten with Hastings victory
Promising three-year-old Bonham (Per Incanto) made it two wins from her first two starts when she dominated her female rivals over 1300m at Hastings. The Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard-trained Per Incanto filly was on trial for a trip south next month to contest the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New
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Weight relief for Sheezallmine
Sheezallmine (NZ) (Super Easy) will be vying to add another Group Three victory to her resume when she lines-up in the Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday. The Daniel Miller-trained mare finished fifth first-up under 62kg at Hastings last start and Miller said She will appreciate the
Australia
Weight the only concern for Kiwi mare
Verry Elleegant’s (NZ) (Zed) camp couldn’t be any happier with the multiple Group One winner heading into the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) this weekend. The Chris Waller-trained mare has won two of her three starts this preparation, including the Gr.1 Winx Stakes (1400m) first-up and the
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Spratt sidelined
Jockey Sam Spratt has a suspected broken collarbone sustained at the Avondale trials on Thursday. The 35-year-old, who has ridden nine winners so far this season and has 905 career wins to her name, including 17 at Group One level, will be side-lined in the near future and forgoes her
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Supera out of Livamol
Group One performer Supera (NZ) (Savabeel) won’t take her place in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) after being scratched on Friday morning as a result of a minor foot issue. “The track or draw had nothing to do with the decision to scratch her, it’s just a