New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 27 April 2025
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Australia
Tenzing secures first stakes success
New Zealand-bred gelding Tenzing (NZ) (Contributer) took his career to new heights with a first black-type win in Saturday’s A$300,000 Listed Jones & Co IGA Brisbane Mile (1600m) at Eagle Farm. The Tony Gollan-trained six-year-old has now won seven of his 29 starts, along with three seconds
Australia
Step Aside picks up where he left off
In his first raceday appearance since winning at Rosehill in February, consistent galloper Step Aside (NZ) (Redwood) returned to action on a winning note in the A$160,000 Terry Marskell Handicap (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. The Benchmark 78 handicap was the fifth victory of a 21-start career for
Australia
Dirty Grin continues purple patch
Talented New Zealand-bred gelding Dirty Grin (NZ) (Zacinto) collected his third win from four starts in this preparation with a come-from-behind victory in the A$80,000 Symal Handicap (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday. The five-year-old son of Zacinto came into this campaign with two wins to his name
Australia
Sunrise romps at Randwick
Trainer Mitchell Beer will look to raise the bar with Sunrise (NZ) (Charm Spirit) after the New Zealand-bred filly blew her rivals off the track in the A$120,000 Midway Handicap (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday. The Midway was the second start of a new preparation for the Charm
New Zealand
Hayes Family Chases Historic Double with Ka Ying Rising and Mr Brightside
As the spotlight turns to Sha Tin for FWD Champions Day, the Hayes family stands on the verge of an extraordinary feat in international racing. With two New Zealand-bred stars entered in Group One contests, the iconic family operation is chasing a unique double that would further cement their place
International
El Vencedor on-track for FWD QEII Cup
Quality New Zealand galloper El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking), continued his preparations for the prestigious HK$28 million Gr.1 FWD Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin this Sunday, with a solid workout on Hong Kong's all-weather track on Tuesday morning. “He is striding out nicely,” trainer
Australia
Smart Go Racing 3yo on Derby path
Go Racing’s smart three-year-old Maison Louis (NZ) (Super Seth) is being aimed toward the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) on May 31 following his win in the TAB Handicap (1900m) at Canterbury on Monday. Jumping from barrier three, Maison Louis maintained a midfield position one off the rail, until
Breeding
Windsor Park announce 2025 stallion fees
Windsor Park have announced their 2025 stallion fees with leading European 2YO and Champion 3YO Auguste Rodin, the latest addition to their stallion roster, oversubscribed at an introductory fee of $30,000+gst. A six-time Group One winner, including at two, Auguste Rodin trained on to become a Champion 3YO,
Audio
AUDIO: Dan Meagher on Racing HQ
Former Singapore stars Lims Kosciuszko and Lims Saltoro may be Stradbroke Hcp bound in June. Trainer Dan Meagher says Saltoro has him quite excited. Dan Meagher 22.04.25 - Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett - Apple Podcasts
New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 21 April 2025
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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 20 April 2025
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