New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 17 July 2023
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Australia
Gleeson joins Te Akau Cranbourne
Te Akau Racing have appointed Australian Ben Gleeson to the role of Assistant Trainer for Te Akau Racing Australia, which will be based at Cranbourne, Victoria. "I am very proud to welcome Ben to the Te Akau team. His appointment as Assistant Trainer for our new Australian operation is
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 16 July 2023
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Australia
Bold Mac too strong at Randwick
The Chris Waller-trained Bold Mac (NZ) (The Bold One) ran out a strong winner of the Robrick Lodge Eremein Handicap (1800m) at Randwick on Saturday under a confident ride by apprentice Zac Lloyd. The former Kiwi galloper sat in midfield and when presented at the top of the straight found
Australia
Young Werther back in winner’s circle
Multiple Group One performer Young Werther (NZ) (Tavistock) notched the second victory of his career when prevailing in a close finish at Flemington on Saturday over 2000m for trainer Danny O’Brien under a well-timed Billy Egan ride as he claimed runner-up Milford (NZ) (Savabeel) on the line. The son
International
Almanzor's son boosts Group One hopes
Castle Way has emerged as a leading Gr.1 English St Leger (2920m) prospect after the Almanzor colt completed a hat-trick of Newmarket victories under jockey William Buick. The talented chestnut three-year-old had won his previous two outings, including the Listed Newmarket Stakes (2000m), and has now added the Gr.
International
The establishment of Hong Kong Thoroughbred Breeders’ Alliance (HKTBA)
The Hong Kong Thoroughbred Breeders’ Alliance (HKTBA) was officially established on June 5th, 2023, and the inauguration ceremony of the first executive committee was held on July 12th. The main goal of HKTBA is to promote and strengthen the understanding and knowledge of thoroughbred breeding among Hong Kong Jockey Club
Australia
Dolphin Skin eyeing bigger targets
New Zealand-bred filly Dolphin Skin (NZ) (Telperion) will be vying to seal a spot in the Gr.1 Victoria Oaks (2500m) at Flemington in November when she heads to the Melbourne track on Saturday. The daughter of Telperion will contest the Byerley Handicap (1800m), with the winner qualifying for either
Breeding
National Online Breeding Stock Sale provides fitting farewell for Peter Setchell
The legacy of the late Peter Setchell had a fitting final flourish on Wednesday night, producing the sale-topping lot in the 2023 National Online Breeding Stock Sale on Gavelhouse Plus. Group Three-winning mare Ticket To Ride was the final horse to ever be sold from the estate of the respected
Breeding
Breeding season doubt for Per Incanto following accident
Leading stallion Per Incanto will serve a limited book of mares at best in the 2023 breeding season after suffering a leg injury in a paddock accident. The long-term outlook for the Little Avondale Stud resident is good and should he recover in time, he will be restricted to covering
Breeding
Stakes performers fresh off the racetrack in National Online Breeding Stock Sale
The 2023 National Online Breeding Stock Sale, which is currently in progress on Gavelhouse Plus, gives buyers rare access to a number of young mares who have just reached the end of their quality racing careers. One of those is Cool Change (NZ) (Showcasing), who is catalogued as Lot 10.
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 10 July 2023
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