New Zealand
To Catch A Thief will sport a fresh look at Pukekohe Park on Saturday when he attempts to break his maiden after competing with recent distinction in far stronger company. The son of U S Navy Flag has performed well at the top level this preparation and success in the
New Zealand
Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie will enter phase two of a special project when imported galloper Mahrajaan (Kitten's Joy) tackles Sunday's Listed Manawatu ITM ANZAC Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni. Phase one was Ritchie realising an aspiration to buy a tried European horse to train in New Zealand
Breeding
Mapperley Stud stallion Contributer has excelled this season and his position as a proven sire in New Zealand is evident when looking at his key performance measures. From only 38 runners this season, he has produced four individual stakes winners and a total of eight stakes performers, with pleasing strike
Breeding
Following an outstanding response from breeders, Windsor Park Stud has closed the book to Deep Impact’s recently retired Group One-winning son Profondo. “The Deep Impact sireline has been triumphant in Australian and New Zealand Group One two and three-year-old racing recently,” Windsor Park principal Rodney Schick said. “The interest
Breeding
The unreserved dispersal of the late Sir Patrick Hogan’s bloodstock is now live on Gavelhouse Plus with weanlings, yearlings, racing propositions and broodmares making up the 31 Lot catalogue. The stock on offer represents carefully curated matings that span across multiple generations of Sir Patrick’s legacy with opportunities
New Zealand
It's like comparing chalk and cheese but Manawatu trainer Lisa Latta is hoping Platinum Invador can emulate her former Gr.3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) winner Authentic Paddy in Saturday's Coca-Cola-sponsored weight-for-age feature at Riccarton. Authentic Paddy was a big, imposing frontrunner who dominated his rivals
Australia
John O’Shea is hopeful Benaud can return to winning form when he lines-up in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday. While he has been Group placed on several occasions, including runner-up in the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m), the son of Reliable Man hasn’t won since his
New Zealand
Promising staying three-year-old Arby will be on trial for an overseas hit and run mission when he steps out at Pukekohe Park on Saturday. The son of Proisir will attempt to add top honours in the Gr.3 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes (2100m) to his record after claiming the Gr.
Breeding
Buyer demand for local proven and freshman sires was evident throughout New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2023 National Online Yearling Sale on Gavelhouse Plus with top prices secured by progeny of Super Seth, Eminent, Ten Sovereigns, Belardo and Ace High just to name a few. However it was Rich Hill Stud’
New Zealand
A change of tack with Inflamed could reap dividends at Riccarton on Saturday when the filly lines-up in the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m). The daughter of Ghibellines was set to head to the spelling paddock following her unplaced run in the Listed Southland Guineas (1600m) in February,
New Zealand
Marroni gets an opportunity at Pukekohe on Saturday to further add to his travelling fund when he chases a deserved victory. The son of Makfi has finished runner-up in both appearances this preparation and will bid to go one better in the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) under 60kg
Australia
The carrot of a place in October’s Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) dangles in front of New Zealand bred stayer Hezashocka (NZ) (Shocking) when he contests Saturday’s Listed Mornington Cup (2400m). Victory in the contest gives the winner a ballot exemption in the A$5 million spring