New Zealand
A sizzling trackwork gallop has given Timaru trainer Warwick Coles confidence Belardo gelding It's Belsanto (NZ) can make it three straight wins on his home track on Thursday. With Coles in the saddle, It's Belsanto was carrying 25kg more than his stakes-winning stablemate Chokito (NZ) (Vespa)
Breeding
White Robe Lodge resident Ghibellines has made his mark on the biggest stage in Australia this season and, combined with excellent domestic results, the well-bred stallion continues to do the Mosgiel operation proud. Ghibellines’ son Smokin’ Romans has been his leading performer following his Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) victory
New Zealand
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced the appointment of two integral business unit positions, Head of Thoroughbred Welfare and Sustainability and Head of Finance. Current New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association chief executive Justine Sclater will take up the position of Head of Thoroughbred Welfare and Sustainability, while Rowan Cramond
New Zealand
The Ben Foote-trained Sakura Girl (NZ) (Iffraaj) will take on older mares as the classy filly prepares for a Queensland raid. The Cambridge horseman entered Sakura Girl in two races at Te Rapa this Saturday, but has elected to contest the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at weight-for-age rather than
New Zealand
Trainer Bryce Newman has one eye on the weather forecast for the weekend as he looks to bring his consistent mare Love For All (Love Conquers All) north from her Bulls base to tackle the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. The five-year-old daughter of Love
Breeding
Highview have set their fees for the 2023 breeding season. New recruit Divine Prophet, a Group One-winning full brother to dominant New Zealand sire Proisir, takes top billing at $13,500 +GST. Divine Prophet was a high class two-year-old, placing third in the G1 ATC Champagne Stakes. He then came
New Zealand
Progressive three-year-old The Racketeer (NZ) (Proisir) showed all his fighting qualities when he lifted himself off the canvas to take victory in the opening event at Avondale on Tuesday. In the process the powerful son of Proisir has earned himself a ticket to the Brisbane winter carnival with several other
New Zealand
Smart trial performer Just A Floozie (NZ) (I Am Invincible) lived up to expectations when she made a winning debut at Avondale on Tuesday in the Avondale Classic (1200m). The two-year-old daughter of I Am Invincible and Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) winner Thee Auld Floozie (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) had been
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Johnathan Parkes has wasted no time getting back in the groove after a much-needed break from riding, as he works his way closer to a significant milestone. Parkes resumed riding at Otaki last Thursday after a six-month break and was back in the winner’s circle on Sunday when guiding
New Zealand
The well-bred Just A Floozie’s trial performances have provided ample evidence that she has inherited a good share of the family ability. Prepared at Byerley Park by Peter and Dawn Williams, the two-year-old daughter of I Am Invincible was a runaway winner in her lead-up outing ahead of a
Breeding
Leading New Zealand thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud are looking forward to the 2023 breeding season where their stallion roster will once again be headed by eight-time New Zealand Champion Sire Savabeel. Prudent selection and long-term investment in both mares and stallions has led Waikato Stud to the position it enjoys