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2022 August
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Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Neil Coulbeck isn’t planning to be idle now that he’s decided to stop training thoroughbreds.
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Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Group One winner Lickety Split will begin what her connections hope to be a lucrative spring preparation when she heads to Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Wed, Aug 17, 2022
After more than half a century of milking cows, Edwin Sheather decided he needed to pick-up a hobby to keep him occupied outside of tending to his beef cattle on his 58-acre property.
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Wed, Aug 17, 2022
A changing of the guard in Singapore for Te Akau has proved to be a seamless transition with the trainers’ premiership again having a familiar look about it.
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Mon, Aug 15, 2022
Evergreen galloper Helena Baby made it a one-act affair when winning the open handicap at Tauranga on Saturday, with the John Bell-trained eight-year-old leading his rivals a merry dance in the iLine Waikato 1600.
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Mon, Aug 15, 2022
Talented sprinter Lim’s Kosciuszko scored back-to-back stakes wins when landing the S$300,000 Lion City Cup (1200m) at Kranji on Sunday after a thrilling win in the Singapore Derby (1800m) last month.
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Mon, Aug 15, 2022
After a longer than expected break following a race fall, jockey Sarah O’Malley (nee Macnab) made a low-key return to raceday riding at Woodville on Friday.
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Mon, Aug 15, 2022
Apprentice jockey Lily Sutherland and Wanganui trainer Kevin Myers are starting to build a formidable partnership.
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Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Good-looking Almanzor colt Manzoice dug into his stamina reserves when railing through to land the Dooleys Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller under rider Kathy O’Hara.
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Sun, Aug 14, 2022
New Zealand-bred galloper Mr Brightside has started his new campaign in winning style, with the five-year-old gelding pulling out too many stops to land the Gr.2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
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Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Wanganui trainer Kevin Myers continued to make the Riccarton Grand National Carnival his own as he produced a winning treble on the final day of the three-day meeting.
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Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Promising winter galloper Ridgeview Chief shrugged off a disappointing last start performance at Ruakaka to reward his supporters with a five and a half-length victory at Tauranga on Saturday.
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Sun, Aug 14, 2022
Classy jumper West Coast looked like he was out for a Sunday stroll in the park as he ambled his way to victory in Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton.
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Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Peter and Shaun McKay have combined their Group One-winning talents in a new training partnership and have targeted the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival to saddle their first runners.
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Fri, Aug 12, 2022
A jumping future is beckoning The Bambino but trainer and part-owner Ben Foote is hoping to score a win on the flat with the gelding before then.
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Fri, Aug 12, 2022
An association with Hong Kong bloodstock agent Paul Chow continues to reap rewards for Stephen Marsh’s stable.
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Fri, Aug 12, 2022
No Compromise set to resume; NZTBA Group One Awards
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Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Trainers Ben and JD Hayes are dreaming of a tilt at the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) with Group One winner Mr Brightside.
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Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Taiki Yanagida Memorial on Monday
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Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Wet track specialist Shoshone will attempt to get her winter campaign back on track at Tauranga on Saturday following a below-par performance at her most recent appearance.
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Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Athleticism may be West Coast's edge heading into Saturday's Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton, according to his Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan.
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Wed, Aug 10, 2022
New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring after his strong win at Sandown on Sunday.
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Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Happy Star cemented Kevin Myers at the top of the Grand National Hurdles (4200m) ladder when winning the Wanganui trainer’s fifth title in the race at Riccarton on Wednesday.
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Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Elephant will be out to replicate his deeds from last year’s Melbourne Spring Carnival when he kicks off his campaign in the Gr.2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
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Wed, Aug 10, 2022
The racing industry is in mourning following the death of popular jockey Taiki Yanagida, who passed away in Waikato Hospital on Tuesday evening surrounded by friends and family.
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Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Life as a jockey may not have been the career choice Kayano Yanagida saw for her son Taiki, but she has taken comfort from the fact the 28-year-old never doubted his path.
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Tue, Aug 09, 2022
After a long time between victories, four in quick succession have helped improve things for Matamata trainer Mark Brosnan, but the horse he’s most excited about is still a maiden.
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Tue, Aug 09, 2022
I’m Thunderstruck is gearing up for a busy spring, with trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr setting their sights on plenty of feature spoils with the Group One winner.
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Tue, Aug 09, 2022
The Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings next month is the likely starting point for Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) runner-up La Crique’s spring preparation after she pleased with her 950m trial win at Cambridge on Tuesday.
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Tue, Aug 09, 2022
Turakina trainer Kevin Myers has received only positive news from Christchurch as he pushes for a fifth win in Wednesday's Hospitality NZ Canterbury Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Riccarton.
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Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Cheers Brothers added himself to New Zealand Bloodstock’s growing honour role of Derby winners when taking out the M$2.3m Macau Derby (1800m) on Sunday.
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Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Quality galloper Dragon Leap showed he was right on track for his upcoming spring stakes assignments with a slashing run for second at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Local trainer Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro enjoyed another outstanding day on their local Ruakaka track on Saturday where they bagged a winning treble.
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Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Sunday’s Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown was billed as a match race between topweights Saunter Boy and Kiwi raider The Cossack, but the race proved to be anything but.
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Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Proposed drinking water regulations seminar on Wednesday
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Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Smart three-year-old Grand Impact kept his perfect record intact when he delivered a commanding front-running performance on the Lakeside track at Sandown on Sunday to win the Ladbrokes Live Betting Handicap (1200m).
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Mon, Aug 08, 2022
Texas didn’t disgrace himself in strong company as a two-year-old and will be given early black-type opportunities this season to fully realise his stakes potential.
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Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Horrifying’s golden run of form continued at Flemington on Saturday where he produced another determined performance to narrowly get the better of fellow New Zealand-bred Through Irish Eyes in the Rose Room (2530m).
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Sun, Aug 07, 2022
The cream rose to the top in the feature event at Ruakaka on Saturday where the Mark Walker-trained Imperatriz justified good support to take out the Alibaba’s Flying Carpets Kerikeri Cup (1100m).
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Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Promising three-year-old Accidental Tourist may have set himself up for a shot at the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1340m) next month after he broke his maiden status in fine fashion at Hawera on Sunday.
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Sun, Aug 07, 2022
A rails-hugging ride by Terry Moseley paved the way for local runner Lord Darci to break a 22-year hoodoo for local Canterbury stables when he took out the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 125th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday.
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Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Five-year-old gelding Lord Ardmore continued his strong winter form, making it back-to-back victories when a hard-fought winner of the Premier's Cup Prelude (1800m) at Randwick
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Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Promising steeplechaser West Coast looks to have attained the favourite’s tag for next Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) with a dashing display to take out the traditional lead-up event at Riccarton on Saturday.
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Fri, Aug 05, 2022
The annual Waikato stallion tour, organised by the Waikato branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association and sponsored by gavelhouse.com, will take place on Saturday August 20 and Sunday August 21, with all welcome.
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Fri, Aug 05, 2022
The in-form Chevron is expected to give another bold home track showing on Saturday, despite an unplanned drop back in distance.
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Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Brontes Gold will be given his opportunity to carry his encouraging trial form over to race day when he makes his debut at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Michael House’s decision to add a thoroughbred arm to his training operation has reaped rich rewards, earning the gavelhouse.com Newcomer to Training Award for the 2021-22 New Zealand racing season.
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Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Trainers Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen have decided to go their separate ways after a successful 13-year partnership that yielded 235 wins, including three Group One victories.
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Fri, Aug 05, 2022
The cancellation of meetings in the Central Districts of late has hampered the preparations of Mark Oulaghan’s jumpers, but he is still hopeful of bold showings from his trio of southern raiders this weekend.
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Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Success in Saturday's Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 125th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton could set the ball rolling for a start in the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) for the Kevin Myers-trained Kick On.
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Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Ralph pair please ahead of Foxbridge
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Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Group One winner Catalyst made a pleasing start to his spring campaign with a solid hit-out in his 900m trial at Te Rapa on Thursday, finishing fifth while powering through the line under a hold.
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Thu, Aug 04, 2022
Jockey Taiki Yanagida is in intensive care being treated for serious head and spinal injuries following a fall during a race at Cambridge on Wednesday.
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Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Southland trainer Leda Beck has opted to look on the bright side when it comes to Firoden's wide barrier draw for Saturday's Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 125th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton.
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Wed, Aug 03, 2022
The former Maher and Eustace trained Tavistock gelding Playoffs scored a dominant win in the A$200,000 Darwin Cup (2000m) on Monday beating Savabeel eight-year-old Kaonic.
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Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Don Walker is looking forward to sending The High Priestess back to the races at Ruakaka this weekend after an injury scare earlier this year.
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Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Briar Weatherley entered a training partnership with her father Darryn on Monday and just two days later she celebrated her first win.
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Tue, Aug 02, 2022
Mark Chitty credits his parents and his biggest veterinarian mentor as key figures in his efforts to improve the lot of New Zealand racing through voluntary work.
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Tue, Aug 02, 2022
A Kiwi horse with humble breeding is starting to make waves in Australia.
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Mon, Aug 01, 2022
It’s been a bittersweet start to the season for Darryn Weatherley – while he is excited to welcome his daughter Briar into a training partnership, he will be without the services of his star galloper Mali Ston.
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Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Almanzor had New Zealand first season sire honours in safe keeping some months ago before he was officially bestowed the prestigious title at the season’s close.
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Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Rich Hill Stud stallion Vadamos saw off a quality line-up to be crowned New Zealand’s Champion Second Season Sire.
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Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Mark Walker has tentatively planned two steps ahead with his trio of Group One winners Entriviere, Imperatriz and On The Bubbles.
2022 July
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
A seven-day delay to the Listed ATC Foundation Winter Challenge (1500m) paved the way for talented New Zealand-bred Cross Talk to make a highly impressive black-type debut at Rosehill on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
It’s fair to say Auckland-based breeder Don Goodwin has loved every minute of breeding and owning a champion racehorse.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Popular jockey Robbie Hannam has called time on his career in the saddle and will start in a brand new job on Monday.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Promising jumper Kajino impressed plenty of good judges when he produced an impeccable display to post his second win over fences when he took out the opening event at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Smart filly Pacific Dragon rounded out a succesful juvenile season with another game performance to take out the final black-type event of the 2021-22 racing season, the Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (12000m) at Te Rapa.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
If there was a prize for the biggest smile at Te Rapa on Saturday, then fledgling jumps jockey Portia Matthews would be a leading contender to take out the contest after posting her first win in the saddle aboard Keyboard Warrior in the Waikato Busy Bees Steeplechase (3900m).
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
If he was tuned in from his American holiday base on Saturday morning, trainer Stephen Marsh would have been delighted with the result of the third race from Te Rapa.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Little Avondale Stud stallion Time Test enjoyed another good result in the northern hemisphere as German Guineas runner-up Rocchigiani showed his class to land the Gr.3 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (1600m) at Goodwood.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
If they were giving out awards for toughness then trainer Ray Gavin believes his talented winter galloper Bullybrook would be at the head of the queue.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
New Zealand-bred three-year-old Shock ‘Em Ova extended his unbeaten record to two out of two with a powerful come-from-behind performance in Saturday’s A$130,000 Dominant Plant Powered Cleaning Handicap (2040m) at Moonee Valley.
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Sun, Jul 31, 2022
Outstanding stallion Savabeel’s dominance has translated into yet another clean sweep of stallion titles for the 2021/22 season, headlined by an eighth consecutive Grosvenor Award as Champion New Zealand Sire.
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Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Despite missing the final four months of the season, Jamie Richards will again be crowned New Zealand’s Champion Trainer when the curtain comes down on the season following Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting.
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Fri, Jul 29, 2022
A trio of former Kiwi runners pleased trainer Michael Moroney with their jumpouts at Flemington on Friday ahead of their spring campaigns.
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Fri, Jul 29, 2022
If Michael McNab can guide Pacific Dragon to victory in Saturday's Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa it will be the icing on the cake of what has been an outstanding season for the Cambridge jockey.
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Fri, Jul 29, 2022New Zealand is exploring bidding to host a future Commonwealth Games, the government has confirmed.
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Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Tony Pike’s high-performance stable has three further chances on Saturday to cap off another successful season for the Cambridge horseman.
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Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Kenny Moore is only half kidding when he says he'd like to welcome his versatile galloper Bluey's Chance into his home to watch TV.
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Thu, Jul 28, 2022
New Zealand Bloodstock has confirmed its continued support of fillies racing in New Zealand, agreeing to enhance the NZB Insurance Pearl Series bonus structure, which it has sponsored for 10 consecutive years.
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Thu, Jul 28, 2022
The finalists for the NZTR Horse of the Year Awards have been announced.
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Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Joe Kamaruddin thought he made a grave mistake when he moved to New Zealand several years ago, but the Malaysian native is thankful he stuck to his guns and is now bearing the fruits of his labour, soon to be crowned Champion Apprentice Jockey for the 2021/22 season.
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Thu, Jul 28, 2022
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will have a two-pronged attack on Saturday’s Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) headed by last-start stakes winner Sophmaze and impressive debut winner Librarsi.
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Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Mental health has become a growing concern in New Zealand and the New Zealand breeding industry is doing their bit to try and address the issue.
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Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Mother Nature works to its own timeframe and Haunui Farm was swiftly in sync to welcome an unexpected arrival this week and lavish the early comer with special treatment.
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Wed, Jul 27, 2022
After one of the most dominant seasons by a jumps jockey in New Zealand history, Shaun Phelan is now looking to conquer Australia.
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Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Wingatui has been a great source of quality jumpers to Australian trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace over the years, and they are quickly becoming fans of the local horsemanship as well.
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Tue, Jul 26, 2022
The new owners of Pensardo will recoup their purchase price in double quick time if the filly can continue her winning form on the synthetic course at Cambridge on Wednesday.
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Tue, Jul 26, 2022
The 2021-22 racing season provided Trelawney Stud with some standout performances.
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Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Thoroughbred breeders from around the country will gather at the Sir Don Rowlands Event Centre at Karapiro on Saturday for the much-anticipated National Breeding Awards.
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Mon, Jul 25, 2022
South Island breeders will welcome the addition of Echoes Of Heaven to their stallion ranks this coming breeding season.
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Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Sam Spratt has already set a simple goal for the new racing season with a wish for a spring and summer of non-stop action.
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Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Cambridge trainer Graham Thomas admits he’s slowed down a bit since hitting “retirement” age, but he’s still going strong training horses for, among others, owner-breeder John Wood.
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Kiwi mare Passione recorded an impressive victory over 1400m at Caulfield on Saturday for new trainer Nigel Blackiston.
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Handy winter stayer Establishment has provided his syndicate of owners with plenty of excitement in recent months and did so again on Saturday when he produced another tough effort to take out his third career victory when successful over 2000m at New Plymouth
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Imposing grey galloper Helena Baby returned to his best form when he produced a gritty front-running effort to take out the Listed Powerworx Opunake Cup (1400m) at New Plymouth.
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Trainer Stephen Marsh had three major goals for the 2021/22 racing season and he claimed the third of them at Oamaru when the well-travelled Summer Festival took out Sunday’s Crombie And Price Ltd Oamaru Cup (1600m).
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
When promising galloper Puntura was heading towards victory at Doomben on Saturday the loudest noise he probably had ringing in his ears were the cheers from his proud owners and breeders John and Carole Lynskey.
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Punters could be forbidden for tearing up their tickets on promising three-year-old stayer Sing For Peace during the running of the MRC Chairman’s Club Handicap (2400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Trainer Anna Clement is happy to forgive progressive galloper Stallone for an indiscretion that saw him contribute to her breaking her right femur in a paddock accident recently.
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Sun, Jul 24, 2022
New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler was light on numbers with just three runners for his home meeting on Saturday but still managed to saddle up a quinella in the third race of the day.
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Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Sam Collett has been pleasantly surprised by the pace of her success in Queensland since she decided to up sticks and ply her trade across the Tasman.
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Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Bevan Wilson is treading carefully ahead of Lord Darci's biggest test to date in Sunday's Crombie And Price Oamaru Cup (1600m).
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Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Unusual Culture showing promise in Australia
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Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Saturday’s big race at New Plymouth will play a big part in letting local trainer Allan Sharrock know if he can get three horses into the field for the Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on August 27.
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Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Trainer Michael Moroney is getting very excited about the prospects of Tofane in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield next month.
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Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Waikato horsewoman Casey Lock will make a return to the training ranks at Rotorua on Saturday where she will line-up Viktor Vegas in the Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua 1215.
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Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Mark Walker has lived most of his last 35 years between Waikato and Singapore but talented mare Aromatic gives the star trainer a golden chance of winning his old hometown Cup.
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Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Multiple Group winner progressing well; Waihaha Falls looking for hat-trick at Randwick
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Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Peter Corbett has come to the end of a special journey with his multiple stakes-winning stayer Dee And Gee, who played a starring role with a sale-topping price of $105,000 in the 2022 National Broodmare and Stallion Share Sale on Gavelhouse Plus on Wednesday night.
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Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Peter Lock’s focus this week is on the Central Districts where he will have runners at two meetings and the prospect of travelling one of his contenders further afield.
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Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Imperatriz provided the star turn at Tuesday's Cambridge trials, getting the nod of approval from both Matamata trainer Mark Walker and jockey Opie Bosson.
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Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) has confirmed the chequered flag associated with motorsport activities at Pukekohe Park will wave for the last time next year amid plans to further develop the site for the Club’s own purposes.
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Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Group One winner retired; Filly does family proud at Sandown
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Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Trainer Richard Collett’s move to Sydney is well under way, with his Pukekohe stables on the market and a number of horses booked to fly out at the end of the month.
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Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Rudy Liefting was left rueing what might have been in last year’s Listed Powerworx Opunake Cup (1400m) with Mont Ventoux and will give his versatile winter performer another crack at the Central Districts feature this Saturday.
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Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Cup dream with Hezashocka
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Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Stephen Autridge looks to be in for an exciting season with rising three-year-old Alabama Gold after his win over 800m at the Cambridge trials on Tuesday.
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Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Lim’s Kosciuszko summited the peak of Singapore racing on Sunday when taking out the S$400,000 Singapore Derby (1800m) at Kranji Racecourse.
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Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Almanzor continues strong run
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Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Little Avondale Stud’s Per Incanto has again staved off global competition to end another Hong Kong racing season as the most prolific source of individual winners and delivering the highest tally of wins.
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Mon, Jul 18, 2022
A trip south to Riccarton next month could be on the cards for Verry Flash after his victory in the Whyte Handicap (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Promising four-year-old Bold Mac made an auspicious debut from his new Sydney quarters when he struck first up for the Chris Waller stable at Rosehill on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 17, 2022
At the famous Melbourne racecourse where his sire made his name, talented New Zealand-bred gelding Horrifying produced a dominant front-running performance to claim the biggest win of his career to date in Saturday’s A$175,000 Flemington Cup 1849 (2800m).
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Sun, Jul 17, 2022
A victory by the Steven Cole-trained Magneto in the opening race at Ruakaka on Saturday brought some joy into the lives of his connections following an untimely death in the family.
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Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Fresh off training 100 winners in a season for the first time, Cambridge-based Stephen Marsh added a second personal milestone seven days later when smart four-year-old mare Oseleta took out the final of the ITM/GIB Sprinters’ Winter Championship (1400m) at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Sat, Jul 16, 2022
New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale graduate Golden Sixty’s record-breaking performance during the 2021/22 racing season saw Hong Kong’s champion earn consecutive Horse of the Year titles at a special presentation held at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Happy Valley Clubhouse on Friday night.
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Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Champion expat New Zealand trainer Chris Waller enjoyed a highly successful afternoon at Rosehill on Saturday, saddling four winners and reaching 150 city wins for the season, and two of his victories came with impressive performances from New Zealand-breds Lord Ardmore and Bold Mac.
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Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Rising hurdling star Nedwin remained unbeaten over the hurdles this winter when he took out the Hydra Cell Wellington Hurdles (3400m) at Trentham.
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Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike picked up a winning double at Te Rapa last Saturday and he was at it again at Ruakaka just seven days later where he produced tough two-year-old filly Pacific Dragon and veteran River Run for a similar result.
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Sat, Jul 16, 2022
Promising three-year-old Turn the Ace showed he won’t be fazed by the longer distances as he matures into his imposing frame after winning nicely over 1600m at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Group One performer La Crique is being set for a trip across the Tasman this spring where she will be aimed at some rich Melbourne targets.
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Fri, Jul 15, 2022
A drop back in class combined with improved underfoot conditions at Ruakaka has pushed Oneroa to the front of the queue, as far as trainer Andrew Forsman’s best chance of victory at the meeting on Saturday.
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Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Kiwi-bred juveniles make Grand Impact at Geelong
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Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Trainer Paul Nelson is pleased with his in-form jumper Nedwin heading into the Hydra Cell Wellington Hurdles (3400m) at Trentham on Saturday, he just has one concern – weight.
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Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Chrissy Bambry has put all her eggs in one basket at Trentham on Saturday, although it’s not by design with few other opportunities to split her runners.
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Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Paul Harris has described himself as "a kid in a candy store" as he prepares 11 runners for Friday's polytrack meeting at Riccarton, among them Green Luck in his final lead-up to next month's Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m).
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Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Kamaruddin brings up 100 wins; Squid Game thriving ahead of Flemington; Aramis takes out the Grafton Guineas;
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Wed, Jul 13, 2022
He may have just turned 85, but leading Central Districts horseman Kevin Gray isn’t going away from the thoroughbred industry any time soon.
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Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Dee scores home victory; Harris makes winning return;
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Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Shaune Ritchie will be more than happy if he returns home from the Queensland winter carnival without his final representative on Thursday.
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Tue, Jul 12, 2022
Trainer John O’Shea has set his sights once again on the A$15 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick this spring with his star sprinter Lost And Running.
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Tue, Jul 12, 2022
Shankar Muniandy is hoping his ankle mends in time for Sunday week's Oamaru Cup day.
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Tue, Jul 12, 2022
Triple threat for local trainers; Woodville abandoned.
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Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are keen to give their promising filly Karman Line the opportunity to impress in Australia later this year.
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Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Comeback jockey Kate Hercock says she’s found the secret to success in the saddle for her: don’t think about it too much.
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Mon, Jul 11, 2022
A jumping career is beckoning Indeem after his tough victory in the JF Grylls Memorial Classic (1500m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Victory by promising three-year-old filly Windspeed brought up a special milestone for trainer Stephen Marsh on Saturday as he claimed 100 wins in a season for the first time in his career.
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Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Talented apprentice Wiremu Pinn is keeping as busy as possible as he sits out a five-month suspension after being charged for improper use of the whip at Otaki on May 6.
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Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Trainer Graeme Rogerson hopes a special visit by officials from the Moonee Valley Racing Club to his Tuhikaramea property in Hamilton on Sunday afternoon is a good omen for the spring prospects of exciting galloper Sharp ‘N’ Smart.
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Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Three weeks after clearing maiden grade at Geelong, up-and-coming stayer Duke Of Hastings delivered a repeat result at Caulfield on Saturday and headed a New Zealand-bred trifecta in the A$130,000 Neds Fully Loaded Handicap (2000m).
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Sun, Jul 10, 2022
A twelve-month break necessitated by an operation to remove some bone chips from a knee hasn’t held back promising winter galloper Butler, who resumed with a comfortable victory over 1200m at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Cross Talk capped a successful day for New Zealand-breds in Sydney on Saturday with a commanding performance in the final race on the Randwick card.
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Sun, Jul 10, 2022
The decision to give giant juvenile gelding Manhattan Jazz one more run in his current preparation has paid a healthy dividend for local trainer Dean Howard at Hastings on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Trainer Tony Pike doesn’t have a large number of horses operating from his Cambridge base during the winter but he still managed to put together a winning double at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Exciting New Zealand-bred gelding Waihaha Falls produced one of the most impressive performances in Australasia on Saturday, outclassing his opposition by almost five lengths in the A$150,000 Bowermans Handicap (1200m) at Randwick.
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Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Southland raider Firoden made the best possible start to his winter campaign when taking out the Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup Trial (1400m) at Ashburton on Thursday.
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Fri, Jul 08, 2022
With two promising trials under her belt and potential black-type targets on her radar, two-year-old filly Sacred Dream is set to kick off her racing career in Saturday’s Bonny Glen Landfill 2YO (1100m) at Hastings.
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Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Two years ago Rosie Myers was in a battle for her life after an accident at the Foxton trials and now the former jockey is enjoying life as a mum.
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Fri, Jul 08, 2022
Hastings trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal will take a team of two across the Island to line-up at Hawera on Sunday.
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Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Talented South Canterbury mare Chokito could reignite Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m) aspirations with a winning turn at Ashburton on Thursday.
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Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Opaki trainer Gerald Innes heads to Hastings on Saturday where he will line-up a trio of runners.
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Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Strong early support for Sword Of State
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Tue, Jul 05, 2022
When Jenna Mahoney says that her once-raced maiden Noble Win is a high-quality galloper, it pays to listen.
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Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Vespa and Savile Row to Mapperley Stud; Mapperley Stud Open Day
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Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Quality New Zealand jumper Chief Sequoyah has arrived across the Tasman in preparation for a three-race campaign.
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Mon, Jul 04, 2022
Getting to 200 career victories wasn’t a big thing for Courtney Barnes at the beginning of the season, but it’s definitely been on her mind in the past few weeks.
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Mon, Jul 04, 2022
While winter is usually a quieter time for Leith Innes, the former hoop said he is enjoying it a lot more in retirement this year.
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Mon, Jul 04, 2022
Amy McDonald, Lee Horner and their banner horse Flying Agent gained compensation for last year’s Thackeray Steeplechase (3450m) defeat by winning the latest edition of the 3450m race at Warrnambool on Sunday.
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Mon, Jul 04, 2022
Prima Donna all horsepower at Wingatui
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Sun, Jul 03, 2022
Although leading New Zealand racehorse syndicator David Ellis has plenty to celebrate through the success of his Te Akau Racing operation during the 2021/2022 season, one of the lesser known strings to his bow are the numerous achievements he and wife Karyn have secured on the thoroughbred breeding front over the past twelve months.
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Sun, Jul 03, 2022
Trainer Stephen Marsh continued his march towards a 100-win season for the first time when he secured a winning double at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Sun, Jul 03, 2022
A frustrating wait for jockey Tegan Newman ended at Ruakaka on Saturday when she claimed the final two races on the card to bring up her 100th career victory.
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Sun, Jul 03, 2022
Three-year-old gelding Facteur Cheval, a son of Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Ribchester, oozed class when defeating a quality field to land Saturday’s Listed Tattersalls Prix de Saint-Patrick (1600m) at Chantilly.
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Sat, Jul 02, 2022
As the Valachi Downs dispersal process drew to a close with turnover nudging $10 million, Friday night’s Unreserved Young and Racing Stock Dispersal on Gavelhouse Plus shone a spotlight on exceptional broodmare Baggy Green for the second week in succession – and once again it was Yulong’s Written Tycoon Syndicate who provided the sale-topping bid.
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Sat, Jul 02, 2022
The local training partnership of Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal dominated proceedings at Hastings on Saturday, winning all four jumping races on the card including the two feature events.
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Sat, Jul 02, 2022
Local father and daughter training partnership Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-Tuhoro picked up a special winning double at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Sat, Jul 02, 2022
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock made the most of a five-and-a-half-hour road trip to Hastings on Saturday when he secured a one hundred percent winning strike rate with his three runners on the day.
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Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Swords Drawn will likely have his last start for trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray when he lines-up in the Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m) on Saturday.
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Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Chung heading South: Entries Open for NZB Ready to Run Sale
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Fri, Jul 01, 2022
With a speedy two-year-old filly shooting for back-to-back wins, the sponsors of the first race at Ruakaka on Saturday have a prime opportunity to win their money back.
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Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Southland trainers Kelvin and Aimee Tyler will have five runners at Wingatui on Sunday but the more pressing focus is on two feature races on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
2022 June
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Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Three decades have passed since Anton Koolman resided in New Zealand, however, the highly respected horseman’s death at age 82 in Sydney last weekend still resonated with many on the other side of the Tasman.
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Thu, Jun 30, 2022
For all of Allan Sharrock’s three runners at Hastings on Saturday, potential black-type targets are looming large on the horizon – including a shot at the season-opening Group One feature that holds a special place in Sharrock’s heart.
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Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Course specialist Cleverconversation will take another step at Ruakaka on Saturday toward his season’s goal on a return trip to the Far North later this month.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Cambridge horseman Les Collins has ridden work for many leading trainers over a number of years, and generally knows when he’s on a good one.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2022
A fitter Choisia Prince will spearhead a trio of Riccarton all-weather track runners for Fraser Auret on Thursday as the trainer continues to broaden his knowledge of polytrack racing.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2022
This weekend is brewing to be an exciting one for jumps fans, with top-class hurdlers The Cossack and Dr Hank going head-to-head in the Te Whangai Romney’s Hawke’s Bay Hurdle (3100m) at Hastings on Saturday.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2022
The Labour Government’s support of the racing industry was firmly signalled after its landslide election victory in 2020 and its commitment is ongoing, new Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty has emphasised.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Two-time New Zealand premiership-winning trainer Keith Hawtin bowed out a winner at Cambridge on Wednesday.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2022
The Valachi Downs dispersal continues this week with a quality offering of racing and young stock on plus.gavelhouse.com.
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Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Nick Moraitis, who owned one of Australia's greatest-ever horses, New Zealand-bred star Might And Power, has died overnight at the age of 87.
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Mon, Jun 27, 2022
Catherine Cameron’s main spring hopes will rest on the shoulders of the lightly raced Group winner Bellatrix Black following the retirement of the highest-rated horse in her stable.
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Mon, Jun 27, 2022
English jumps jockey Charlie Case hadn’t even considered the possibility of riding in New Zealand two months ago. But he hasn’t taken long to take advantage of his surprise opportunity.
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Mon, Jun 27, 2022
Verry Elleegant nearing European debut
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Mon, Jun 27, 2022
Taranaki trainer Robbie Patterson is enjoying being back in his homeland after campaigning a trio of his team in Queensland.
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Sun, Jun 26, 2022
Frankie The Fox rewards trainer’s faith with Riccarton victory
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Sun, Jun 26, 2022
A stirring victory by Juan Diva in the Gr.3 WJ Healy Stakes (1200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday provided Trelawney Stud’s Taylor family with a remarkable tenth stakes win as owners for the season.
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Sun, Jun 26, 2022
Wet track specialist She’s A Maneater showed her class on a testing winter surface when she produced a powerful performance to win fresh-up over 1200m at Tauranga on Saturday.
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Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Smart stayer London Banker was back in the winner’s circle at Eagle Farm on Saturday when proving too slick for his rivals in the Gr.3 Tattersall's Cup (2400m).
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Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Kiwi acquisition Inundation has made the step to city company in stunning fashion with an impressive win at Caulfield to remain unbeaten this campaign.
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Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Trainer Ben Foote was blissfully unaware that his impressive Tauranga winner Musigny Lass had nearly blown her chances at the start of Saturday’s 1300m three-year-old contest.
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Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Two-year-old filly Rhonda Wood overcame some unplanned travel and a rush to get her barrier certificate in the last seven days to run out a gritty winner on debut over 1000m at Riccarton.
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Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Underrated mare Sanibel upset the applecart when she took out the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) at Tauranga on Saturday.
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Sat, Jun 25, 2022
Three-year-old filly Tilianam provided an instant return on her recent purchase price when she made a winning debut from her new quarters in Queensland on Saturday.
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Fri, Jun 24, 2022
As the racing season enters its final six weeks, premiership leading jockeys Michael McNab and Lisa Allpress ventured to Oamaru on Thursday as the big guns looked to add valuable off-Broadway wins to their seasonal tally.
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Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Group One winning galloper Mascarpone was amongst the pointy-end of the market when the TAB released futures odds for the Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown earlier this week, but punters should tread warily.
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Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Trainer Allan Sharrock looks to have another smart juvenile filly on his hands after he produced impressive debutant Librarsi for a maiden victory over 1100m at Otaki on Friday.
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Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Group One-winning jockey Troy Harris will make a welcome return to raceday riding when he takes the mount on Asperitas in the last race at Rotorua on Sunday.
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Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Lyn Prendergast still can't believe the bargain she got when she outlaid $4000 for two-race winner Original Gangster on gavelhouse.com.
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Thu, Jun 23, 2022
El Vencedor has added to the family’s Queensland roll of honour and will return home for a deserved break following a commanding performance to win at Doomben.
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Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Don’t be surprised if Cherry Lane shows sharp improvement when she contests the feature at Tauranga on Saturday.
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Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Crazy In Love scores on debut; Green light for New Plymouth racing; Tofane back in work
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Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Four-year-old mare Targhee broke maiden ranks second-up off a lengthy spell, when successful in the Dunstan Feeds 1200 at Pukekohe on Wednesday for trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard.
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Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Off the back of strong results at their weanling dispersal sale at Karaka last week, Valachi Downs are heading towards the business end of their unreserved broodmare and stallion shares dispersal sale on plus.gavelhouse.com.
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Thu, Jun 23, 2022Promising juvenile filly Wessex scored her second career win when taking out the NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1200m) at Pukekohe Park on Wednesday.
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Wed, Jun 22, 2022
Former New Zealand Bloodstock Sales Manager Danny Rolston is heading to Hong Kong for his next challenge.
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Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Carl Henderson has a Group One plan locked in for his stable star Jodelin Gal and a trip to the Central Districts earlier this month successfully ticked off a step along the way.
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Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Rejuvenated mare Atishu will be vying to add a Group One crown to her mantle at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Mon, Jun 20, 2022
Andrew Forsman is holding a wet track trump card in Turn The Ace and will continue to play a few more hands through the winter with the three-year-old.
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Mon, Jun 20, 2022
Fresh from riding his seventh race winner, Matamata apprentice Yuto Kumagai is aiming high.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
A love affair with the Trentham track continued for consistent galloper Chase when he picked up his third victory at the venue in the King Of Comedy at Novara Park North Island Challenge Stakes (1400m) on Saturday.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
The red-hot run of form for the Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal training partnership continued at Te Rapa on Saturday when stable runner Argyll took out the Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase (3900m).
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Champion Kiwi jockey James McDonald capped off an incredible Royal Ascot carnival, riding a third winner for the week on Saturday’s final day of racing.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Evergreen sprinter New York Jazz capped off a run of solid form when he showed just how tough he is in a tight finish when taking out the Matost 60th Celebration (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
A winning treble at Te Rapa on Saturday that included victories in both of the feature jumping events on the card, brought up a special milestone for leading jumps jockey Shaun Phelan.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Rugged stayer Prince Leo showed all his fighting qualities when he took out the Vernon & Vazey Truck Parts Parliamentary Handicap (2200m) at Trentham on Saturday.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Talented former New Zealand three-year-old Texas Tea hinted at a bright future across the Tasman with a commanding victory in Saturday’s A$130,000 Sir Henry Bolte Handicap (2000m) at Flemington.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
A patient ride by Shaun Phelan paved the way for promising hurdler Dr Hank to deliver a feature jumping race victory when he dominated his rivals in the closing stages of the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) at Te Rapa.
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Sun, Jun 19, 2022
Long-priced winners are rare for the Danny O'Brien stable but, even so, Grinzinger Bishop's knockout win at $71 at Flemington on Saturday did not come as a shock for connections.
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Fri, Jun 17, 2022
Shaune Ritchie is expecting Swords Drawn to give a good account of himself in Saturday’s Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m), but believes the stayer’s best chance of a major Australian success is a fortnight away.
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Fri, Jun 17, 2022
Connections of talented Matamata jumper Tommyra would love to honour the late Toby Autridge with success in the Fairview Motors Waikato Hurdle (3200m) for a second time on Saturday.
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Fri, Jun 17, 2022
There were mixed emotions at Karaka on Friday as 20 weanlings presented as Valachi Downs’ final offering at a physical sale found new homes when sold at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Weanling Sale.
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Thu, Jun 16, 2022
Tim and Margaret Carter didn’t expect to have a jumper this winter. But as of a week ago, they have one of the best in the country.
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Thu, Jun 16, 2022
McDonald continues winning ways at Ascot
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Thu, Jun 16, 2022
It’s been a tough few years for jockey Doni Prastiyou, but a positive mindset led the Malaysian native back to the winner’s stall at Cambridge on Wednesday.
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Thu, Jun 16, 2022
Aero De Paris and Star Treasure give Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott a strong hand in the open sprint handicap at Te Rapa on Saturday with the trainers finding it hard to choose between the pair.
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Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Talented winter stayer Prince Leo will have an opportunity at Trentham on Saturday to prove himself worthy of joining his half-brother in Australia.
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Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Trainer Ben Foote believes the Cambridge polytrack has been a godsend for the racing industry over winter and he took full advantage of his home track once again on Wednesday.
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Wed, Jun 15, 2022
Paul Harris hopes Thursday's Riccarton Park Function Centre 1400 can become the launchpad to Group race success early next season for new stable recruit Green Luck.
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Wed, Jun 15, 2022
The Gr.1 King’s Stand Stakes (1000m) on the opening day of Royal Ascot was billed as a match-race between star Australian sprinter Nature Strip and American speedster Golden Pal.
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Tue, Jun 14, 2022
A battered and bruised Andrew Calder remains in good spirits after suffering multiple injuries, but with no long-lasting damage, in a nasty fall at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Tue, Jun 14, 2022Time Test colt sells for £900,000
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Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Pythagoras made a promising start to his steeplechase career three years ago and the nine-year-old has made a return to the fences to try and pick up where he left off.
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
A bright future is being tipped for promising filly Po Kare Kare after her two-length win at Gosford last Thursday.
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Terry Croft never lost faith in Straya Pride even though it took him 10 starts to break his maiden status.
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
A top performance to kick off his winter campaign with a win at Randwick over 1200m on Saturday has Hastings trainer Guy Lowry excited about the future prospects of progressive galloper Waihaha Falls.
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh moved to within four wins of his best ever seasonal tally when he produced a winning treble at Ruakaka.
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Winter Cup option for Yamuna; Dashing Triumph a debut winner
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Comeback horse Alligator Blood’s Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) triumph has Cambridge trainer Tony Pike hoping that one of that horse’s most notable rivals can have a similarly successful return to racing next spring.
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Stable stalwart Tavi Mac is making timely progress toward another campaign with Group features again featuring on his radar.
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Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Timaru trainer Leonard Stewart, who will turn 90 this week, got the perfect early birthday present when his stable runner Vague took out the Dunstan Feeds Waimate Cup (2200m) on his home track on Sunday.
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Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Local filly Deploy showed her rivals a clean pair of heels as she sped away with the Marsden Cove Dental (1200m) juvenile contest at Ruakaka.
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Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Local trainer Chris Gibbs was left with a large smile on his face at the conclusion of racing at Ruakaka on Saturday after securing a winning double with promising gallopers Diamond Girl and Cakebytheocean.
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Sun, Jun 12, 2022
With her grandparents Graeme and Debbie in Brisbane putting the final touches on promising two-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart ahead of his assignment in the Gr.1 JJ Atkins (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon it was left to granddaughter Bailey to manage the Rogerson racing team at Ruakaka and she produced a winning double for the stable.
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Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Something about the Queensland sun brings the very best out of talented New Zealand-bred mare Charmmebaby, who picked up the second stakes win of her career in Saturday’s Listed Radiotab The Wayne Wilson (1600m) at Eagle Farm.
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Sun, Jun 12, 2022
The John O’Shea-trained Waihaha Falls showed he is in for a lucrative campaign when he produced a strong performance over 1200m at Randwick on Saturday to successfully resume from a five-month break.
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Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Awapuni trainer Roydon Bergerson will head to Trentham on Saturday with a trio of runners.
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Fri, Jun 10, 2022
A summer holiday in Spain is beckoning champion jockey Opie Bosson but he's not letting himself think about that too much until after Saturday's Q22 at Eagle Farm.
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Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Timaru trainer Len Stewart has no interest in paying any attention to any notion that he should be slowing down as he gets older.
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Fri, Jun 10, 2022
With extreme weather being experienced in the region, the Trentham track was inspected at 1pm on Friday by the RIB and Club representatives.
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Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Renowned Australian Veterinarian Dr Chris Lawler admits to initially being reluctant to venture into the breeding game though after breeding Group One-winning filly Gypsy Goddess, he is enjoying the ride.
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Fri, Jun 10, 2022
Buoyed by this week’s announcement of increased prize-money in New Zealand racing, accomplished horseman Howie Mathews is eager to return to New Zealand’s public training ranks.
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Thu, Jun 09, 2022
Leading jockey Craig Grylls has been collecting plenty of frequent-flyer points over the last few weeks, and he will return to Brisbane again on Saturday to ride two key Kiwi runners at Eagle Farm.
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Thu, Jun 09, 2022
The Matamata Racing Club (MRC) has made a significant addition to its racing and training facility with the purchase of one of the region’s most successful training establishments.
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Thu, Jun 09, 2022
Former Hawera trainer Don Couchman is being remembered fondly by many in the racing community after he passed away late last month in Mt Maunganui aged 86.
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Thu, Jun 09, 2022
Chris Gibbs is looking forward to racing on his home Ruakaka track on Saturday, and not just for the chance to pick up a few wins.
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Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Dual Group Three winner Ayrton will be looking to bounce back to form when he lines-up in the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Following the announcement of the sale of Kevin and Joanna Hickman’s Valachi Downs last week, the bulk of the farm’s stock will be offered unreserved in two Gavelhouse Plus sales towards the end of this month.
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Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso could have another star daughter of Proisir on their hands.
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Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Badgers Nuts scores at Doomben
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Wed, Jun 08, 2022
South Island Filly Of The Year Reputabelle will join the Flemington stable of Mike Moroney later this month.
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Tue, Jun 07, 2022
The Chosen One will have his final race in the A$1.2 million Gr.2 The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, before retiring to stand at Highview Stud in New Zealand.
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Tue, Jun 07, 2022
Leading jockey Lisa Allpress said she has simpler goals than winning the jockey premiership, despite a busy schedule that is helping push her closer to a potential fifth title.
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Tue, Jun 07, 2022
It was a red-letter day for Cambridge horseman Shaun Phelan at Hastings on Monday, with a four-win haul, including three in the saddle for local trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal.
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Tue, Jun 07, 2022
The Board of RSN has announced the appointment of Bernard Saundry as its chief executive with effect from July 11.
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Tue, Jun 07, 2022
The NZTR (New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing) Board has committed to an exciting and innovative growth plan.
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Mon, Jun 06, 2022
Progressive mare Jodelin Gal showed she is just as adept in testing winter footing as she is on the good summer tracks when she proved too tough for her rivals over 1400m at Hastings on Monday.
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Mon, Jun 06, 2022
Ribchester’s three-year-old daughter, Snooze n You Lose made all to land the Listed Queen of Scots Stakes (1400m) at Musselburgh on Sunday.
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Mon, Jun 06, 2022
Apprentice jockey Tayla Mitchell put the experience she has gained from recent trips to ride in the South Island to good effect on Sunday when she claimed her first winner at Wingatui.
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Sun, Jun 05, 2022
Talented winter galloper Amusez Moi capped off some fine recent form with victory in the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1650m) at Waverley.
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Sun, Jun 05, 2022
Star apprentice Kozzi Asano reached a significant career milestone on Friday when he piloted the Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained Justanace to victory at Riccarton to bring up the 200th win of his career.
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Sun, Jun 05, 2022
Emotions will be running high at Hastings racecourse on Monday when Tommyra lines up in the K S Browne Hurdle (3100m) just a day after the death of his trainer and part-owner Toby Autridge.
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Sun, Jun 05, 2022
New Zealand-bred filly Gypsy Goddess left her rivals with few excuses after landing the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) for trainer David Vandyke and jockey William Pike at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Sun, Jun 05, 2022
A margin thinner than a pencil line separated the Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained two-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart from victory in Saturday’s Listed The Phoenix (1500m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, however co-trainer Graeme Rogerson believes his charge can go one better in this weekend’s Gr.1 JJ Atkins (1600m) at the same venue.
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Sun, Jun 05, 2022
Talented juvenile filly Sophmaze showed a touch of class when she out-finished her rivals with a determined late run to take out the Listed John Turkington Forestry Ltd Castletown Stakes (1200m) at Waverley.
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Sun, Jun 05, 2022
Smart three-year-old Turn The Ace bounced back to his best form with a decisive effort at Avondale on Saturday where he led for most of the way to win over 1200m in age-group company.
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Fri, Jun 03, 2022
Last start Gr.3 Easter Handicap (1600m) winner Carolina Reaper will do her future racing in the Middle East.
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Fri, Jun 03, 2022
Reflections in the wake of the death last Sunday of Lester Piggott have been many, but in this part of the world few hold a greater first-hand insight to the famous jockey than New Zealand Hall of Famer Noel Harris.
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Fri, Jun 03, 2022
With a fourth straight Sydney metropolitan century and seemingly a sixth Sydney jockeys' premiership in the bag, Kiwi jockey James McDonald could be forgiven for taking his foot off the throttle.
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Fri, Jun 03, 2022
Wingatui horseman Shankar Muniandy will be looking to keep his perfect strike-rate as a trainer intact at his home track on Sunday.
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Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Finding suitable targets for talented Canterbury sprinter Chilly Filly is proving a challenge for Riccarton trainer Ross Beckett.
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Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Gypsy Goddess has continued her bad run of luck with barriers after drawing the outside gate in the 18-horse field for Saturday’s Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) at Eagle Farm.
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Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Hawkesbury Valley-based boutique operation Tyreel Stud bid to $330,000 in the recent fortnightly gavelhouse.com mixed bloodstock auction for Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) runner-up Miss Tycoon Rose.
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Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Wanganui meeting transferred to Waverley; Vale Nadeem
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Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Expat New Zealand trainer Paul O’Sullivan has signalled to the Hong Kong Jockey Club that season 2021/22 will be his last.
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Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Sam Weatherley is enjoying a rewarding season in the saddle,v highlighted by stakes successes at home and across the Tasman, while a notable milestone has also been ticked off.
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Thu, Jun 02, 2022
Promising three-year-old Wrote To Arataki left an impression with her comfortable victory over 1200m at Sandown on Wednesday.
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Wed, Jun 01, 2022
Awapuni horseman Peter Didham is now without his stable flagbearer, but he’s hopeful there are a few on hand to step into her shoes.
2022 May
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Tue, May 31, 2022
New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson hasn’t given up hope on his trio of Queensland runners bringing home a major prize after they had contrasting fortunes at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
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Tue, May 31, 2022
Andrew Forsman has made a strong start to his solo training career with a brace of stakes wins already on the board within a month.
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Tue, May 31, 2022
Sierra Sue retired; Change of tactics with Gin Martini;
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Mon, May 30, 2022
Following a wet Queensland campaign, Te Akau pair Entriviere and Soprano Supreme are heading home to New Zealand for a winter break.
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Mon, May 30, 2022
A quiet season by Samantha Wynne’s standards turned into an unforgettable one recently when the Riccarton-based jockey starred in a dual role at Wingatui.
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Sun, May 29, 2022
Consistent performer Chase bounced back to winning form at his favourite track when he dominated his rating 74 rivals over 1600m at Trentham.
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Sun, May 29, 2022
A relaxing lunch with Kiwi trainers Tony Pike and Lance Noble was just the ticket for jockey Leith Innes on Sunday after a hectic 24 hours prior.
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Sun, May 29, 2022
Promising juvenile Leedox produced a determined effort to register his first raceday success when he took out the feature event at Pukekohe on Saturday, the Listed Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m).
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Sun, May 29, 2022
Trainer Matthew Eales was celebrating a job well done after his progressive winter sprinter Durham Lad claimed the Rich Hill Stud Autumn Championship Sprint Final (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday.
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Sun, May 29, 2022
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Pinarello ran out a worthy winner of the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) after staving off the late challenge of Paternal under an inspired Leith Innes ride.
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Sun, May 29, 2022
An eye-catching late run that carried improving four-year-old Rockspell to victory at Pukekohe on Saturday was just the performance that co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan was looking for as he eyes a step up in grade for his charge.
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Sun, May 29, 2022
A trip to Riccarton to tackle the Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m) in August is just one of the options that trainer Alby MacGregor is contemplating for his pride and joy Times Ticking
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Sun, May 29, 2022
Impeccably bred Group Two winner Zayydani has been retired following her game fourth placing in the Gr.3 Lord Mayor’s Cup (1800m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Fri, May 27, 2022
Top jumps jockey Shaun Fannin has been enjoying another aspect of racing lately – training.
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Fri, May 27, 2022
Trainer Mike Moroney’s association with four-time Group One winner Tofane is set to continue.
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Fri, May 27, 2022
Sargent hoping to toast with Gin Martini
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Fri, May 27, 2022
Trainer Tony Pike is hoping the turnaround in weather can play into the hands of his Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) contender Tutukaka at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Thu, May 26, 2022
Trainer Chrissy Bambry isn’t expecting any early fireworks from her Group One performers Spring Tide and Deerfield when they belatedly open their campaigns at Trentham on Saturday.
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Thu, May 26, 2022
Trainer Andrew Carston is hoping to get a gauge on Group Two performer Milford Sound when he lines-up in the Otago Daily Times (2200m) at Wingatui on Friday.
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Thu, May 26, 2022
Mark Walker is unconcerned about Entriviere's wide barrier draw for Saturday's Gr.1 Kingsford Smith Cup (1300m) at Eagle Farm.
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Wed, May 25, 2022
Improving Matamata filly Farrenc will try her luck across the Tasman from the Lindsay Park stable for a short campaign.
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Wed, May 25, 2022
Andrew Forsman was far from disappointed when last Saturday’s Doomben meeting fell foul of the big wet in Queensland.
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Wed, May 25, 2022
Lance O’Sullivan won the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) as a jockey 30 years ago and he is hoping to repeat the feat as a trainer at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Wed, May 25, 2022
It’s a case of status quo for The Oaks Stud for the upcoming breeding season.
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Tue, May 24, 2022
Palmerston North horsewoman Lucy Tanner turned a few of her colleagues’ heads when she nicknamed a young filly “Rolls Royce” before she’d even had a trial.
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Tue, May 24, 2022
Leading French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is looking forward to welcoming 11-time Group One winner Verry Elleegant to his Chantilly barn later this week.
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Tue, May 24, 2022
Pearl Series early bird entries set to close; NZB Weanling Sale On-farm parade schedule
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Tue, May 24, 2022
Rose Crescent isn’t letting her lack of stature get in the way of fashioning a tidy racing record for trainers Ken and Bev Kelso.
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Mon, May 23, 2022
The abandonment and subsequent transfer of the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m) to Eagle Farm this Saturday could be a blessing in disguise for Coventina Bay.
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Mon, May 23, 2022
Jungle Magnate Hong Kong bound
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Mon, May 23, 2022
Members from two of Australasia’s most famous racing families with winning ties to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) joined forces for a memorable victory at Hawera.
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Mon, May 23, 2022
Wordsworth was back in form at Te Rapa on Saturday, picking up the seventh win of his career when victorious in the Jones Trucking 2100.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
Progressive three-year-old Wewillrock will head to the spelling paddock after a clear-cut victory at Te Rapa on Saturday which has trainer Guy Lowry keen to see just how far he can go in his next campaign.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
Bill Thurlow wasn’t sure what to expect from maiden galloper Arbre Rouge when she made her raceday debut at Hawera on Sunday, but he certainly got more than he bargained for courtesy of an exceptional ride from apprentice Lily Sutherland.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
Stawell trainer Andrew Bobbin had a day to remember at Flemington on Saturday, celebrating his first stakes win in the Listed Hilton Nicholas Straight Six (1200m) with highly talented New Zealand-bred Ocean Beyond.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
Trainer Graham Richardson is looking forward to catching up with one of his old mates on Monday.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
Promising two-year-old Sophmaze could tackle the Listed John Turkington Forestry Ltd Castletown Stakes (1200m) at Wanganui next month after registering an impressive maiden victory at Trentham on Saturday.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
Quality hurdler Aigne gave his rivals weight and a beating as he proved too tough in the closing stages of the Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdles (2900m) at Trentham.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
On the anniversary of her first stakes win in last year’s Listed Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m), classy New Zealand mare Belle Plaisir doubled her black-type tally with a powerful come-from-behind performance in Saturday’s Gr.3 R A Lee Stakes (1600m) at Morphettville.
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Sun, May 22, 2022
A powerful late surge that carried him to victory in the Listed James Bull Holdings Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday may have put a hold on an immediate jumping career for handy winter galloper Verry Flash.
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Fri, May 20, 2022
In the event that gift horse Polly Grey can upset the Zaaki applecart in Saturday’s Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m), there will be an outpouring of emotion from her New Zealand connections.
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Fri, May 20, 2022
Andrew Forsman has delved into his box of tricks in an attempt to conjure up a form reversal from The Chosen One at Doomben on Saturday.
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Fri, May 20, 2022
Top-class jumper Magic Wonder will contest her first steeplechase since her victory in the Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) two years ago when she lines-up in the Manawatu ITM Manawatu Steeplechase (4000m) at Trentham on Saturday.
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Fri, May 20, 2022
Last season’s New Zealand Champion Two-Year-Old Sword of State has been retired from racing.
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Thu, May 19, 2022
Chris Waller is hoping to upset the apple cart in the Gr.1 Doomben Cup (2000m).
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Thu, May 19, 2022
New Zealand raiders recouped plenty of travelling costs at the Sunshine Coast meeting on the polytrack on Wednesday, with trainers Robbie Patterson and Kelvin Tyler both sending out winners.
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Thu, May 19, 2022
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping Laneway Flirting and Windspeed can replicate their last start result when they line-up in the Champion Freight 3YO (1100m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Thu, May 19, 2022
The racing industry has lost one of its most respected and valued contributors with the death of Bernard Kelly, OBE, at age 90.
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Thu, May 19, 2022
The next stage of Craig Thornton’s international racing career will open in earnest at Flemington on Saturday when the experienced New Zealand horseman saddles his first Australian runner.
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Wed, May 18, 2022
To say that English Gambler has been a challenge for Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan – and his riders – would be a massive understatement.
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Wed, May 18, 2022
Karen Fursdon is excited about phase two of a three-step plan for Virtuoso Lad on Thursday when he lines-up in the Steriline Racing 1200 on the Riccarton polytrack.
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Wed, May 18, 2022
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Laurie Laxon on Thursday.
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Wed, May 18, 2022
Group One performer and Group Two winner Beauden has been retired from racing.
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Tue, May 17, 2022
Grangewilliam Stud stallion The Bold One has been enjoying a purple patch of form with his progeny and his fee has been adjusted accordingly for this coming breeding season.
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Tue, May 17, 2022
Multiple Australian Group One winner Tofane is expected to fetch big money when she goes up for auction in Australia next week, but her trainer Mike Moroney says owners should remember there is also a solid market for racemares with New Zealand form only.
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Tue, May 17, 2022
Cup doubt for Asterix; Secret Amour stays local; Gospodin in search of Stradbroke berth
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Tue, May 17, 2022
Tony Pike will be chasing what would be a highly satisfying Queensland victory on Wednesday with the promising two-year-old Rudyard.
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Mon, May 16, 2022
Talented jockey Matt Cameron is looking forward to a week-long Fiji freshen up after providing the racing community with a reminder of his riding prowess at Rotorua on Saturday where he took out both feature races with copybook performances.
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Mon, May 16, 2022
Lightly raced three-year-old filly Casino Princess lived up to her trainer’s high expectations when she came with an undeniable late burst to win over 1400m at Matamata on Friday.
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Mon, May 16, 2022
Expat New Zealand jumps jockey Aaron Kuru is starting to hit his straps in Australia, and he is loving every moment of it.
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Mon, May 16, 2022
Busuttin and Young on weather watch; Dunstan to support Injured Jockeys' Fund; Sharrock stayers have bright future
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Mon, May 16, 2022
Talented three-year-old Pinarello remains on target for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) despite missing his final lead-up outing at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Mon, May 16, 2022
Promising stayer Seajetz provided Paul Richards with his first winner back training when he took out the opening event at Hawera on Saturday.
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Mon, May 16, 2022
Te Akau Racing trainers Mark Walker and Donna Logan enjoyed a remarkable 24-hour stretch over the weekend that produced a combined ten winners for their Matamata and Singapore-based operations.
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Sun, May 15, 2022
Kiwi raider Dark Destroyer has been building towards a Queensland breakthrough and at the third run of his Australian campaign, the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained son of Proisir prevailed in the Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2143m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
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Sun, May 15, 2022
The John Sadler-trained Flash Feeling came with a well-timed run to close over the top of his rivals when successful in the Mahogany Challenge Series Heat 2 (1700m).
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Sun, May 15, 2022
Lightly raced four-year-old Francesca provided trainer Andrew Forsman with a day he will long remember when she took out the Gr.3 Rydges Rotorua Stakes (1400m) on Saturday.
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Sun, May 15, 2022
National jockeys’ premiership leader Michael McNab brought up a significant career milestone at Rotorua on Saturday when he brought up his 100th win for the season aboard the Mark Walker-trained Synchronize.
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Sun, May 15, 2022
Race favourite Sinarahma signed off her racetrack career with a dominant victory in the Gr.3 Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup (2200m) on Saturday.
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Sun, May 15, 2022
Kiwi import Hezashocka was back in the winner’s circle when a surprise $61 winner at Flemington in a BenchMark 78 over 1600m.
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Sun, May 15, 2022
It is a case of mission accomplished for the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Jungle Magnate, with the smart three-year-old stayer scoring a strong win in Saturday’s Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.
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Fri, May 13, 2022
Australasia’s darling of the turf, Verry Elleegant, is heading to Europe and will join leading French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.
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Fri, May 13, 2022
This time two weeks ago Matamata trainer Andrew Scott was in Brisbane when he received the tragic news of the death in a traffic accident of his father, popular Horowhenua horseman Jack Scott.
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Fri, May 13, 2022
When Belardo three-year-old Senor Uno scored a comfortable victory when breaking maiden ranks over a mile at Matamata on Friday, it marked the first training success for affable horseman Mason Stevens.
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Fri, May 13, 2022
Aimee Tyler has been enjoying her time holding the fort at home while her father and training partner Kelvin Tyler has been campaigning a team in Queensland.
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Fri, May 13, 2022
New Zealand bred gallopers were to the fore at Pakenham on Thursday night, headed by Tuahine who produced a dazzling display to score over 1200m in her Australian debut.
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Thu, May 12, 2022
Cambridge Stud Gavelhouse Plus Sale Live; Brownes secure first metropolitan win; Butter Chicken resumes at Flemington
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Thu, May 12, 2022
Tony Pike will have an imposing line-up at Eagle Farm this weekend with several of his Kiwi raiders stepping out for the first time in the Sunshine State.
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Thu, May 12, 2022
The decision by Racing Queensland to transfer Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 meeting to Eagle Farm is viewed as a positive by Matamata trainer Mark Walker who will saddle leading contender Entriviere in the weight-for-age 1200m feature.
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Thu, May 12, 2022
John Wheeler has enjoyed phenomenal success in Australia’s prestige jumping events and the New Plymouth trainer is keen on another winter trip across the Tasman.
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Wed, May 11, 2022
Mapperley Stud is excited to announce they have secured the high-class racehorse Armory who will commence stallion duties at their Matamata property in 2022.
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Wed, May 11, 2022
Denis Pagan is after further Flemington feature spoils when he lines-up Turn It Up Tommy in the Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m) on Saturday.
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Wed, May 11, 2022
Secret Amour will be on trial for a Brisbane winter campaign when she contests the Gr.3 Rydges Rotorua Stakes (1400m) at Arawa Park on Saturday.
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Wed, May 11, 2022
Carl Henderson believes he has found an ideal race at Arawa Park on Saturday for his talented mare Jodelin Gal to open her five-year-old season, which will be all about adding to her future value.
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Tue, May 10, 2022
Well-performed relatives Sinarahma and Our Hail Mary have been fine servants of Allan Sharrock’s operation and will chase further staying honours at both North Island venues on Saturday.
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Tue, May 10, 2022
Brian and Lorraine Anderton’s White Robe Lodge will again present a strong roster of four stallions featuring the proven trio of Ghibellines, Raise The Flag and Gallant Guru, while the impeccably credentialed Ancient Spirit will cover his second book of mares.
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Tue, May 10, 2022
Group One aspirations with Sharp 'N' Smart; Detonator Jack set to explode in Derby;
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Tue, May 10, 2022
Change of plans for Ayrton; Ramsden test for Through Irish Eyes
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Tue, May 10, 2022
A tilt at the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) is a possibility for Tauranga sprinter Gospodin after a highly encouraging Australian debut at Gosford last Saturday.
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Tue, May 10, 2022
Friday 13 May, 12 noon to 3pm
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Mon, May 09, 2022
Apprentice jockey Kavish Chowdhoory is still on a high after recording his first stakes win aboard Live Drama in the Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton on Saturday.
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Mon, May 09, 2022
A winning double plus four minor placings left Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh well pleased with his day’s work at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Mon, May 09, 2022
Promising mare No Time To Jazz will front up on Saturday for the second black type challenge of her brief career and will be much better prepared this time around.
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Mon, May 09, 2022
The love affair that quality mare Tevere has for Te Rapa continued on the weekend when she recorded win number four from just six starts at the venue.
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Mon, May 09, 2022
Mark Walker was still feeling upbeat on Sunday morning despite having to settle for the runner-up cheque with both of his runners at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
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Sat, May 07, 2022
Promising two-year-old Lord Cosmos went one better than last week when he produced a powerful home straight surge to capture the Listed Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre 2YO Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.
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Sat, May 07, 2022
Awapuni visitor Diss Is Dramatic showed all her fighting qualities when she downed a handy line-up of two-year-olds in Saturday’s Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.
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Sat, May 07, 2022
Local trainer Lance Robinson admitted he wasn’t quite sure where to look halfway down the straight in Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton.
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Sat, May 07, 2022
Barely 10 minutes after winning the Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton with Diss Is Dramatic, prominent Kiwi syndicators Go Racing landed another feature win on the other side of the Tasman with Stardome in the XXXX Gold Coast Cup (2400m).
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Fri, May 06, 2022
Andrew Forsman will be represented by his first runners in his own right on Saturday following a long and successful training partnership with Murray Baker.
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Fri, May 06, 2022
Multiple stakes winner Germanicus is in the right condition to turn his fortunes around with a return to top form at Te Rapa on Saturday in what may be his final appearance of the season.
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Fri, May 06, 2022
Jim Pender is on a fact-finding mission as he prepares to saddle his first Australian runner in more than a decade.
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Fri, May 06, 2022
Fresh off celebrating the success of their former stable runner Heberite’s success in the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) on Thursday, Wingatui trainers Brian and Shane Anderton have turned their attention to Riccarton’s Saturday meeting.
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Thu, May 05, 2022
Lisa Latta once operated a Riccarton stable but that hasn't stopped the Palmerston North trainer from getting visitor’s draws with her promising two-year-olds Diss Is Dramatic and Cheveux.
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Thu, May 05, 2022
New Zealand-bred gelding Ayrton will have his second taste of the Queensland winter carnival when he contests the Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday.
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Thu, May 05, 2022
Tarzino’s emergence as a serious source of quality staying performers has earned the Westbury Stud resident a service fee increase for the 2022 season.
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Thu, May 05, 2022
Heberite continued the New Zealand-bred dominance of the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at Warrnambool with his all the way victory in the jumping feature on Thursday.
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Thu, May 05, 2022
Multiple Group Two winner Ocean Emperor will once again stand at Gary and Jenny Hennessy’s Weowna Park this coming breeding season for a fee of $10,000+GST, an increase of $3,000 from last season’s fee.
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Thu, May 05, 2022
Canterbury horsewoman Centaine Spittles can now add training the first winner on Riccarton’s polytrack to her CV.
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Thu, May 05, 2022
Te Rapa has proved to be the happiest of hunting grounds for Tevere and a return to the Waikato course on Saturday may again bring out the best in the gifted mare.
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Wed, May 04, 2022
Wednesday’s Ruakaka meeting will live long in the memory of local trainer Darren Smith and jockey Kelsey Hannan, with the pair picking up their respective first wins courtesy of Tazimoto in the Lion Red Punters Challenge (1200m).
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Wed, May 04, 2022
Christchurch trainer Anna Furlong is a strong advocate of the Riccarton all-weather track and she'd love nothing more than to snare a winner on opening day on Thursday.
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Wed, May 04, 2022
Coventina Bay has proven herself against the best in New Zealand and on Saturday she will get her chance to test herself against some of Australia’s finest horseflesh in the Gr.2 Hollindale Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast.
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Wed, May 04, 2022
Weather may determine which of Lance Robinson’s two leading sprinters have the best chance of taking Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannon Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton.
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Tue, May 03, 2022
Exciting young sires Ribchester and Belardo will return to Haunui Farm in 2022.
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Tue, May 03, 2022
Mapperley Stud has announced their service fees for the 2022 season, headlined by Group One producing sire Contributer who will stand for a fee of $20,000+GST.
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Tue, May 03, 2022
Shankar Muniandy couldn’t have asked for his training career to get off to a better start.
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Tue, May 03, 2022
Wilde loves the Kiwis
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Tue, May 03, 2022
A pair of highly regarded fillies from Stephen Marsh’s stable will go head-to-head at Te Rapa on Saturday when they chase black type honours to end their juvenile preparations.
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Mon, May 02, 2022
Opie Bosson’s Brisbane dance card is filling up well with the champion rider already locked in for half a-dozen feature race mounts during the Queensland winter carnival.
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Mon, May 02, 2022
A gallant run for second in Saturday’s Gr.2 Queensland Guineas (1600m) by Dark Destroyer brought some welcome relief for co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan.
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Mon, May 02, 2022
Trainer Andrew Forsman woke up on Sunday morning with the realisation that whatever happens in his Cambridge stable from now on, the buck stops with him.
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Mon, May 02, 2022
Novara Park are looking forward to the upcoming breeding season where What’s The Story will join the farm’s established stallion roster that includes, Sweynesse, Staphanos, and King Of Comedy.
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Mon, May 02, 2022
Sakewin continues winning run; Big Mike gearing up for Cup tilt
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Mon, May 02, 2022
With New Zealand heading into the colder winter months, many Kiwis are dreaming of a Gold Coast escape, but Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie is living that reality at the moment.
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Mon, May 02, 2022
Trainer Bryce Newman enjoyed a stellar day out at Wanganui on Saturday where he bagged a winning double that included a quinella with two of the promising three-year-olds he currently has in his Bulls stable.
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Sun, May 01, 2022
Matamata filly Bonny Lass showed just how tough she is when she overcame a wide trip in transit to deliver a comprehensive victory in the Gr.3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.
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Sun, May 01, 2022
Talented staying three-year-old Jungle Magnate warmed up for the Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) with a strong staying performance to land the Gr.3 Chairman's Stakes (2000m) at Morphettville on Saturday.
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Sun, May 01, 2022
Trainer Stephen Autridge believes the trip away to Wanganui on Saturday which resulted in a comfortable victory for his talented filly Aris Aris has her primed for a possible stakes target at her next start.
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Sun, May 01, 2022
If Saturday’s Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa is to be the last race for class mare Two Illicit then she has signed off a stellar career in the best possible fashion with a dominant victory.
2022 April
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Fri, Apr 29, 2022
Evergreen galloper Big Mike will commence what will likely be his last preparation when he lines-up in the Floyd & Toy Real Estate Property Brokers Open 2060.
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Fri, Apr 29, 2022
With two Group One wins in the four weeks since he has returned to the New Zealand trainers' ranks, Mark Walker has well and truly announced his arrival and he's set to further make his presence felt with five runners in Saturday's Gr.3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders' Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.
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Fri, Apr 29, 2022
Southland trainer Robert Dennis is in the process of winding down his stable, but he won’t be completely lost to the industry and is hoping to land a few more winning blows on both sides of the Tasman.
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Fri, Apr 29, 2022
Florencenightngale scores on debut
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Fri, Apr 29, 2022
Training racehorses was never in the plan for Paul Pertab but on Friday he recorded his first win courtesy of Exzello in the Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup 14th May (1400m) at Arawa Park.
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Fri, Apr 29, 2022
The Cambridge Jockey Club, Waikato Racing Club, and Waipa Racing Club have signalled a new era for racing in the Waikato region with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a single racing club for the Waikato region.
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Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Cambridge Stud has announced its stallion line-up for the 2022 breeding season, with Group One winner Sword of State joining the respected Waikato nursery’s stallion roster.
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Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Charms Star has quickly returned to winning form to lay a disappointing spring to rest and she will front up at Te Rapa on Saturday in first class order.
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Thu, Apr 28, 2022
Hawkesbury targets for Kiwi trio; Handicapping changes announced
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Thu, Apr 28, 2022
It was an exciting day for Lily Sutherland at Hawera on Wednesday when she recorded her first riding win.
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Wed, Apr 27, 2022
Valuable filly Bonny Lass is in prime order for Saturday’s Gr.3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa where she will bid to add to her burgeoning record.
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Wed, Apr 27, 2022
Hard off one of the best days of his career at Riccarton on Saturday, you'd forgive Canterbury jockey Terry Moseley for lacking motivation heading to Timaru for an industry Thursday meeting.
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Wed, Apr 27, 2022
No Arc for Verry Elleegant
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Wed, Apr 27, 2022
Closely-related mares Sinarahma and Our Hail Mary may be signing off on their racing careers this weekend.
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Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Promising juvenile filly Enraptured looks to be on track for her first tilt at stakes level next week after pleasing co-trainer Shaune Ritchie with her track gallop at Te Rapa on Tuesday.
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Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Rangi Toa wins Australian debut; Excelida on target for Anniversary Vase
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Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Class sprinter Babylon Berlin is joining Tony Pike’s team for the next couple of months in order to take on some of Australia’s best sprinters in Queensland.
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Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Debutant two-year-old filly Rionach showed she had inherited the family ability when she produced a powerful home straight surge to claim victory at Avondale on Monday.
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Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Top quality performer Two Illicit will be chasing the perfect end to a stellar racing career when she steps out in Saturday’s Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa.
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Mon, Apr 25, 2022
While he failed to win a race in his three-year-old campaign, trainer Johno Benner is excited about the future prospects for promising stayer Titled.
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Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Promising juvenile Defiant overcame several unsettling incidents prior to the start of the NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1100m) race at Riccarton on Saturday to register an impressive victory that has her ready to tackle stakes company at her next assignment.
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Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is looking forward to a Queensland winter campaign with smart three-year-old El Vencedor after the son of Rich Hill Stud stallion Shocking made it back-to-back victories with a win over 1400m at Pukekohe on Saturday.
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Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Singapore-based ex-pat Kiwi trainer Donna Logan is revelling being back in New Zealand for the first time in over three years.
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Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Despite feeling completely drained of energy after his day at the races at Pukekohe on Saturday, Nick Bishara had a broad smile on his face as he reclined on his couch at home that evening.
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Mon, Apr 25, 2022
A brave front-running performance by underrated galloper Sergio was rewarded with a first victory at stakes level when he took out the Listed Manawatu ITM Anzac Mile (1550m) at Awapuni on Sunday.
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Sun, Apr 24, 2022
Reputabelle’s bid for a rare clean sweep of the South Island’s autumn three-year-old filly features was impressively thwarted by up-and-comer Burgie in Saturday’s Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m) at Riccarton.
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Sun, Apr 24, 2022
A barnstorming late run carried progressive mare Carolina Reaper to her biggest career victory when she took out the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
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Sun, Apr 24, 2022
Quality performer Prise De Fer put a week of uncertainty behind him in style at Riccarton on Saturday, taking his career earnings past $500,000 with a record-breaking victory in the Gr.3 Coca-Cola Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m).
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Sun, Apr 24, 2022
Talented mare Tokorangi was back in the winner’s circle for the first time in more than 12 months when coming from near the rear of the field in the Yulong Stud Handicap (1400m) to score in emphatic fashion.
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Sat, Apr 23, 2022
Promising three-year-old stayer Pinarello shook off the disappointment of being late scratched at the barrier earlier this month with a stunning win in the Gr.2 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes (2100m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
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Fri, Apr 22, 2022
The Nigel Tiley-trained Demonetization will be out to defend his title in Saturday’s Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) and the seven-year-old gelding enters the race off a similar campaign to last year.
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Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Amusez Moi made an immediate impact from his new quarters and will bid to remain unbeaten for Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard when he fronts up for the sternest test of his career at Awapuni on Sunday.
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Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Preview of Riccarton Polytrack; Lui holds strong hand on Champions Day
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Fri, Apr 22, 2022
Reputabelle is in prime order for her bid to become just the third filly to sweep the autumn legs of the South Island filly of the year series.
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Thu, Apr 21, 2022
A proposed development of the Trentham racecourse that promises to revitalise the venue and futureproof racing at the track has been described as "a development of a kind that the city has never seen before".
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Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Buyer demand for freshman and emerging talent was evident throughout New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2022 National Online Yearling Sale on Wednesday night, with the highlight lots secured all by exciting young New Zealand sires.
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Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Dual Group Two winner and NZB Filly of the Year Imelda Mary is the latest quality off the track mare to be offered on Gavelhouse Plus.
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Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Quality three-year-old colt Sword Of State pleased connections when winning an 1100m trial at Matamata on Wednesday and will now take his place amongst Te Akau Racing’s travelling contingent to Queensland.
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Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Saint Bathans will attempt to bounce back to winning ways at Pukekohe on Saturday following an indifferent display at his most recent appearance.
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Wed, Apr 20, 2022
Hoard The Bourbon will have a chance to collect further travelling expenses for a planned trip to Brisbane when his staying qualities are put to the test for the first time on Saturday.
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Wed, Apr 20, 2022
Paul Richards is ensuring the family name won’t be absent from the New Zealand training ranks now his premiership-winning son Jamie is moving to Hong Kong.
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Tue, Apr 19, 2022
Trainer Robbie Patterson is thrilled with how his star mare Coventina Bay has come through her effort to finish runner-up behind Imperatriz in Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) and is itching to get her on a plane to Queensland.
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Tue, Apr 19, 2022
The apple clearly hasn’t fallen too far from the tree as far as emerging New Zealand-bred stayer and current Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) favourite Detonator Jack is concerned.
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Mon, Apr 18, 2022
While there may be only a couple of weeks left before Murray Baker hands over the stable reins to training partner Andrew Forsman, the pair are still churning out a regular stream of winners as evidenced on Saturday.
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Mon, Apr 18, 2022
A resolute run for second at Te Rapa on Saturday could see promising two-year-old Rudyard added to the team that Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will take to Brisbane next month for an assault on the Queensland Winter Carnival.
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Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Isla Bank trainers Ian and Kerry Taplin are looking to make the most of an interrupted weekend of racing on their nearby home patch at Riverton on Monday before heading for a ten-day break in Queensland to secure a new base for their future training aspirations.
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
She is the gift horse that just keeps on giving and on Saturday at Randwick seven-year-old mare Polly Grey recorded her sixth black-type success when a dominant on-pace winner in the Gr.3 JRA Plate (2000m).
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Classy galloper Ayrton sounded an ominous warning to his Queensland Winter Carnival rivals when resuming from a lengthy break to win the Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Hastings trainer Patrick Campbell has unfinished business with Saturday's Listed Power Farming Hawke's Bay Cup (2200m) on his home track.
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Speedy Cambridge sprinter Johny Johny ran his rivals off their feet to take out the Listed Power Turf Sprint (1200m) at Hastings on Saturday.
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
New Zealand filly Verona has quickly repaid her new owners when landing the Gr.3 Frank Packer Plate (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday.
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
The Michael Moroney-trained Milford scored a narrow triumph in Saturday’s Gr.3 Easter Cup (2000m) at Caulfield.
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Riverton meeting abandoned
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Matamata-trained Mali Ston will make his Australian debut on Saturday, with the son of El Roca to step out in the Silverdale Farm Handicap (1400m) at Randwick.
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Outstanding three-year-old filly Imperatriz blew her older rivals off the track at Te Rapa on Saturday when she bolted clear to win the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
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Sat, Apr 16, 2022
A decision to bypass a start in an open 2100m event at Te Rapa on Saturday with enigmatic stayer Swords Drawn paid a handsome dividend when the six-year-old stormed home from near last to capture the Listed Power Farming Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Hastings.
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Thu, Apr 14, 2022
A pair of talented stablemates are rated genuine prospects to add to their stakes records when they tackle feature events on their home turf on Saturday.
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Thu, Apr 14, 2022
Trainer Janelle Millar was aiming Zola Express towards the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa later this month, however, a lack of entrants for the Gr.1 Fiber Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) on Saturday convinced her to change tack.
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Thu, Apr 14, 2022The aptly named Hokkaido credited Satono Aladdin with his second Southern Hemisphere winner from limited representatives when he made an impressive debut at Otaki on Thursday.
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Thu, Apr 14, 2022
Another bold showing is expected from an improved Marroni on Saturday when he steps out at Randwick in his second Australian appearance.
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Thu, Apr 14, 2022
The combination of a warm personality and a wide reach across thoroughbred racing made Stewart McGrail one of the best-known and well-liked members of the lower North Island racing fraternity.
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Thu, Apr 14, 2022
Tofane will be vying to finish her racing career on a high on Saturday when she lines-up in the Gr.1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick.
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Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Roydon Bergerson has resisted the urge to head to Australia this autumn with exciting juvenile Wolverine.
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Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Shuttle stallion U S Navy Flag has registered his first winner in the northern hemisphere when Ocean Vision won the Irish EBF median sires series maiden (1000m) at Dundalk on debut yesterday.
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Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Asathought will crown herself as Queen of Southland's stayers with success in Saturday's Listed Carriers Arms Hotel Riverton Cup (2147m).
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Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Ayrton all set for Victoria Handicap return; Rescheduled date for Laurie Laxon memorial
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Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Robbie Patterson has sounded an ominous warning to rival connections ahead of Saturday’s Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
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Tue, Apr 12, 2022
Talented Matamata mare Dragon Queen will be given her chance against the best in the country in Saturday’s Gr.1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa.
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Tue, Apr 12, 2022
The strong win by Hoard the Bourbon last week and the possibility of a Queensland campaign isn’t the only good news part-owner Jen Campin has had lately.
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Tue, Apr 12, 2022
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is gearing up for another Queensland Carnival raid this winter, which will include a few runners from outside stables.
