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New Zealand Bloodstock is pleased to announce the promotion of long-term employee Kane Jones, who has been appointed to Bloodstock Sales Manager. Responsible for managing NZB’s bloodstock interests, Jones fills the position vacated by Danny Rolston who moved to the Hong Kong Jockey Club in June of last year.
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Stephen Marsh will work through his future options with the in-form Zee Falls (NZ) (Sacred Falls) after she runs at Pukekohe on Saturday with handicap and weight-for-age avenues to consider. The Cambridge trainer is expecting another top performance from the mare in the Gr.2 ATR Avondale Cup (2400m) and
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Never-say-die South Canterbury three-year-old Specialty (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) could earn himself a shot at another Group One race if he can snare a Guineas double at Invercargill on Saturday. The Rip Van Winkle gelding finished a gallant fifth in Pier's (NZ) (Proisir) Gr.1 NZ 2000 Guineas
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Sam Spratt is gearing up for what will be an exciting week abroad when she heads to Saudi Arabia next week to compete in the international jockeys’ challenge. While racing on the international stage is nothing new to Spratt, she is looking forward to experiencing a new culture in a
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With Hawke’s Bay ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle, the decision has been made to abandon Wairoa’s meeting at Hastings on Sunday with the AFFCO NZ LTD Wairoa Cup (1900m) transferred to New Plymouth Raceway’s meeting on Friday. Former Hawke’s Bay local Tony Pike will have two runners
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Group One performer Desert Lightning (NZ) (Pride of Dubai) is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless with his future grand final in mind. The talented three-year-old’s preparation revolves around the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred
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After a strong six days of trading at New Zealand Bloodstock’s 97th National Yearling Sales Series, final results have been accumulated for its Book 1 and Book 2 yearling sessions held from 29 January to 3 February. This year’s Sale saw the return of international buyers and pre-pandemic
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Smart stayer Ladies Man (NZ) (Zed) will back up in consecutive weeks in his attempt to win the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie on March 11. Ladies Man started a hot favourite for the Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m) last month after winning the Gr.
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Increased opportunities for Polygon (NZ) (Highly Recommended) to add to her stakes record have encouraged her connections to lock in an autumn campaign in Australia. The Cambridge Stud-bred and raced filly has been in grand form this preparation and bypassing the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) due to a heavy
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After a dazzling performance in winning Saturday’s Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa, connections of star four-year-old Imperatriz have decided to raise the bar. The Mark Walker-trained mare will now contest the Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 11, aiming to emulate compatriot
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Veteran trainer Alby MacGregor got to savour a three-generational triumph when Times Ticking won at Riccarton on Saturday. Running for the first time past 1600m, Times Ticking defied 62kg to wear down Bully Boy to win the C S Stevens Memorial Banks Peninsula Cup (1800m). It was a special triumph