Australia
Two of Wexford Stables’ star gallopers have taken the next step towards respective Australian features in the coming weeks. Glamour filly Molly Bloom (NZ) (Ace High) appeared at the Pukekohe trials on Tuesday ahead of a tilt at the upcoming Queensland Carnival, and was under a strong hold by Masa
New Zealand
Nigel Tiley is hoping to see a deserved maiden success for Vila Belmiro (Santos) as he lines up a warm-favourite for the TAB 1100 at Ellerslie on Wednesday. A son of Santos, Vila Belmiro made his debut as a juvenile in the Listed Challenge Stakes (1100m), but was not seen
Australia
Antrim Coast continued his upward Derby trajectory on Saturday, despite having to settle for second in the Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield. The Stephen Marsh-trained three-year-old finished second behind Orchestral in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in March and franked that form with a tough victory
New Zealand
The rise of promising sprinter Platinum Attack (Santos) continued at Trentham on Saturday, claiming his fourth win on the bounce in The Oaks Stud Premier (1200m). First appearing on race-day in mid-December, Platinum Attack showed ability on debut, and two starts later, commenced an impressive winning hat-trick that earned the
New Zealand
Stakes performers Saint Bathans and Devastate will take an important step towards an Ellerslie feature when contesting the Dunstan Horsefeeds 1300 at Pukekohe on Saturday. The Andrew Forsman-trained pair are at different stages of their preparation, with in-form Maurice gelding Saint Bathans dropping back in distance after finishing a creditable
New Zealand
A year after his triumph in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2100m), classy four-year-old Arby (NZ) (Proisir) will chase another feature on Manawatu’s feature day, the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m). A son of Proisir, Arby has established a consistent record while often in
New Zealand
Andrew Forsman commenced a big week of racing in winning fashion on both sides of the Tasman. Out of his Cambridge stable, Forsman prepared The Patron Saint (Dissident) to an impressive front-running win at Ruakaka on Wednesday. A promising son of Dissident, The Patron Saint flew his outside barrier draw
New Zealand
Jo Rathbone is hoping to reap the benefits of a patient season with Torque Time (NZ) (Guillotine) as the promising steeplechaser commences his campaign at Wanganui on Friday. A son of Guillotine, Torque Time joined Rathbone’s stable in late-2022, and was a model of consistency through his first jumping
New Zealand
Domain Ace (NZ) (Swiss Ace) may find himself back on a truck to the Central Districts chasing Group One glory this weekend, after an impressive debut win at Otaki. The Swiss Ace juvenile generated interest prior to his first race-day appearance at the Easter Monday meeting, holding a nomination for
New Zealand
Talented filly Grey Haze (NZ) (Dalghar) earned her connections a lucrative payday in claiming the inaugural Entain – NZB Insurance Pearl Series Final (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Loyal sponsors NZB Insurance in partnership with the NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Entain revamped the Pearl Series this season, with all race
New Zealand
A rain-affected Riverton track poses both positives and negatives for Leda Beck, as she prepares one of the leading contenders for the Bupa Care Services Francolin Stakes (1400m). Beck’s consistent mare Adiktiv Passion (NZ) (Ghibellines) carries sterling form into the fillies and mares feature, with three wins in her
New Zealand
Mustang Valley will be out to prove her class when attempting a first Group One title on Good track conditions on Saturday at Ellerslie. The dual Group One-winning mare made a strong impression fresh-up over 1400m, finishing a narrow second in a contest featuring Fashion Shoot (first), Karman Line (fourth)