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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 08 May 2023
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Video: Paul O’Sullivan – New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame
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Video: Michael Moroney – New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame
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Video: Opie Bosson – New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame
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Star-studded 10 inducted into New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame
Six people and four horses were inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame on Sunday night in a gala dinner in Hamilton. They included champion racehorses Verry Elleegant, Melody Belle and Beau Vite, leading trainers Paul O’Sullivan, Michael Moroney and George Price and outstanding jockeys Opie Bosson
Breeding
Staphanos heads Novara Park roster
Luigi Muollo’s Novara Park Stud near Cambridge will stand four stallions this season, spear-headed by exciting young stallion Staphanos at $15,000 + GST. The son of Deep Impact is the sire of Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) winner Pignan from his first crop, with the Lisa Latta-trained
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Fall hasn’t put Phelan off Warrnambool return
Shaun Phelan’s first visit to the Warrnambool carnival didn’t go as planned and the Cambridge horseman is keen on a return to tend to unfinished business. The country’s reigning champion jumps jockey had unplaced rides on the opening day last Tuesday aboard Not Usual Dream and Johnny
Breeding
Popular Tarzino heads Westbury Stud roster
Westbury Stud has handed their young sire Tarzino a rise in service fee to $25,000 + GST on the back of continued success following his two Group One winners last season alongside strong returns in the sale ring. From his first crop, the son of Tavistock produced Gr.1 South
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Williams hoping winning roll continues at Riverton
In-form jockey Kylie Williams believes a pair of last-start winners represents her best chances of success at the Riverton fixture on Wednesday. The popular Christchurch-based horsewoman will be looking to Zambezi Zipper in the Grant Horrell Contracting Handicap (2147m) and Rosy Clark in the Doug Horrell Contracting Handicap (1200m) for
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Des Wyatt remembered as a gentleman
Des Wyatt never achieved champion status as a jockey, however after his recent passing he is being fondly remembered as one of the gentlemen of the jockeys’ room during an era of great riders. Wyatt was farewelled in Auckland last week following his death at age 95. During a career
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Queensland puzzle to become clearer for Patterson
The outstanding season for trainer Robbie Patterson continued on Saturday when the New Plymouth horseman saddled the quinella in the Adrian & Associates Insurance 1400m at Te Rapa with progressive mares Mary Louise (NZ) (The Bold One) and Nom De Plume (NZ) (El Roca). Ridden by three-kilo claiming apprentice Ciel
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Matthews revels in Te Rapa triumph
Jumps jockey Portia Matthews enjoyed a home cooked meal and a few celebratory drinks with family on Saturday night after taking out the first race on the card at Te Rapa aboard versatile performer Tweedledee (NZ) (Zed). The personable 25-year-old is one of the key figures in trainer Mark Oulaghan’