New Zealand
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 06 October 2024
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Australia
Stunning Epsom triumph for Ceolwulf
A two-time second placegetter at the elite level last autumn, Ceolwulf put the spotlight firmly on himself with a stunning coming-of-age performance in Saturday’s Gr.1 TAB Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick. The Tavistock gelding was bridesmaid behind Australia’s standout three-year-old of last season, Riff Rocket, in the
Australia
St Lawrence storms back into winning form
Well-performed gelding St Lawrence roared back into winning form with a barnstorming finish in Saturday’s A$160,000 Alinta Energy Handicap (1600m) at Randwick. The New Zealand-bred son of Redwood made a big impression in the early stages of his career, winning on debut at Hastings before crossing the
Australia
Keeneland puts Busuttin and Young on Derby path again
New Zealand-breds have been a rich source of success for Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young in Australian three-year-old staying features, and that trend continued in Saturday’s Listed ABC Bullion Super Impose Stakes (1800m) at Flemington. The expat Kiwi couple collected their third win in the A$175,000 Super
International
Kosi vs Saltoro in Singapore finale
The curtain will come down on 182 years of racing in Singapore on Saturday with the 100th and final running of the Singapore Gold Cup. Renamed the S$1.38m Grand Singapore Gold Cup (2000m) for the final edition, the race will be run at 10:40pm New Zealand time
Video
VIDEO: Sharp 'N' Smart
Sharp 'N' Smart in super nick CLICK TO VIEW VIDEO
Audio
AUDIO: Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett
Talented Sydney colt Linebacker won't be seen again this spring. Principal owner Frank Cook says he will be gelded and sent for a break. CLICK TO PLAY PODCAST
New Zealand
Sharrock resigns from NZTR
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has today announced the resignation of Chief Executive Bruce Sharrock. “I joined NZTR with a genuine passion for racing and a determination to see us return to the glory days of the sport. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished over the past
Breeding
Casino Princess returns to gavelhouse.com
Five years after being bought on gavelhouse.com for just $5,000, stakes-winning mare Casino Princess(NZ) (Casino Princess) is being re-offered as a valuable broodmare prospect on Gavelhouse Plus. Trained by the remarkable 93-year-old Cliff Goss, who shared ownership with his friend Darryl Heaphy, Casino Princess had only 13
International
Kiwi trainers leave lasting legacy in Singapore
Singapore racing’s final chapter will be written in the S$1.38m Grand Singapore Gold Cup (2000m) this Saturday, ending a proud history at Kranji that several New Zealanders have enriched with their skills and horses. Respected Kiwi trainers Laurie Laxon, Mark Walker, Stephen Gray, Bruce Marsh, Paddy Busuttin
Audio
Racing Pulse with Dan Meagher
Dan Meagher joined Michael Felgate on Racing Pulse ahead of the last ever Singapore racemeeting the Singapore Gold Cup where he will be represented by Lim's Kosciuszko and Lim's Saltoro. Dan Meagher ahead of the last race meeting in Singapore - Racing Pulse with Michael Felgate
Video
Guerin Report - Ep. 5, Ft. Bruce Sharrock
This week on the Guerin Report, Michael sits down with CEO of NZTR Bruce Sharrock and asks him about the hastings abandonment, Jumps Racing and many more important current topics in the NZ Racing Industry. Guerin Report - Ep. 5, Ft. Bruce Sharrock (youtube.com)