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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 12 March 2023
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Platinum Invador upsets in Auckland Cup
It was the case of third time lucky for the Lisa Latta-trained stayer Platinum Invador (NZ) (Redwood) ($22.80), who upset calculations in Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) to register a deserved big race success. The seven-year-old son of Redwood had previously placed fourth in
New Zealand
Prowess downs older rivals in dramatic New Zealand Stakes
Three-year-old filly Prowess (NZ) (Proisir) showed a combination of class and guts to upstage her older rivals in Saturday’s Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2050m) at Pukekohe. After racing handy to the speed set by veteran galloper The Mayor (NZ) (Roc ‘N’ Pop), Prowess cruised to the front
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Group One success for undefeated Tokyo Tycoon
Leading rider Opie Bosson brought up a special milestone at Pukekohe on Saturday when outstanding juvenile Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) provided him with his tenth win in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m). Most jockeys strive to capture one win at the highest echelon during their careers but Bosson,
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Long-time friends still celebrating
An enduring association is riding the crest of a wave with a four-year-old who continues to exceed all expectations. Waikato Stud principal Mark Chittick and multiple Group One-winning trainer Peter Moody have mixed business with pleasure for decades and their latest success story is one from left field. A$10
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Trainer hoping stars align home and away
Andrew Forsman will be hoping gifted two-year-old Ethereal Star can deliver a winning top-flight lead on Saturday for her older stablemate Mustang Valley to follow. The Cambridge trainer will be represented by the youngster in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe while four-year-old mare Mustang Valley will take
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Kiwis feature prominently in world rankings
There was a distinct Kiwi flavour in the latest Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings. Following the first three months of racing in 2023, New Zealand sourced gelding Golden Sixty sits atop the rankings with a 125 rating after his victory over Romantic Warrior (123) in the Gr.1 Stewards’
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<strong>Cup challenge for Camino Rocoso</strong>
Camino Rocoso (NZ) (Shocking) has won a few Cups in his eight seasons of racing and he will be looking to add another to his tally when he heads to Gore on Sunday. The nine-year-old’s Cups haul currently sits at eight, with his latest addition to the mantle being
Breeding
Holt keen on Proisir share
Proisir’s emergence as a source of Group One success hasn’t escaped the attention of prominent Australian owner Carl Holt. A strong supporter of the New Zealand thoroughbred industry, the Sydney-based Holt secured a share in the Rich Hill Stud stallion for an auction-topping A$265,000 when it
Australia
Nerve Not Verve thriving ahead of Auckland Cup
Michael Moroney believes he has Nerve Not Verve spot on for Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m). The seven-year-old mare has crossed the Tasman from Moroney’s Flemington base for a hit-and-run mission at the $500,000 staying feature at Pukekohe and he has received positive
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Phelan playing winning role with Kajino
Successful jumps jockey and trainer Shaun Phelan was instrumental in Cambridge horsewoman Diana Kennedy securing Kajino (NZ) (Raise The Flag) and he’s continued to play a major role in the eight-year-old’s progression. On his recommendation, Kennedy purchased the son of Raise The Flag privately from retiring trainer Ernie
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Noble steeds set to shine
Trainer Lance Noble is in for a busy 24-hours this weekend. The Karaka horseman will saddle his two stable stars on either side of the Tasman as he looks to embellish their already strong black-type records. The private trainer for Brendan and Jo Lindsay of Cambridge Stud, Noble is currently