New Zealand
The countdown to next month’s 2024 National Weanling Sale is underway, with a quality catalogue of 150 youngsters now available to view online. Set to be held on Thursday 20 June at Karaka, the Sale offers an enticing opportunity for both pinhookers and end users to secure quality stock,
New Zealand
Following a global search over the last 2 months, NZTR is yet to attract a suitable candidate to fill the role previously occupied by Neil Jennings as NZTR’s Senior Handicapper. As an interim measure, NZTR has appointed Bruce Sherwin on a fixed term 3-month contract to fill this vacancy
New Zealand
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Australia
An emotional Alex Rae was delighted to see stable star Shock ‘Em Ova (NZ) (Shocking) demolish his opposition at Caulfield on Saturday. The son of Shocking closed from the tale of the field to land the Selangor Turf Club Handicap (1400m) fresh-up under Dean Yendall and had nearly three lengths
Australia
Te Akau Racing's venture into Victoria continues to pay dividends, with four-year-old gelding Savoir Faire (NZ) (Savabeel) breaking through for his first metropolitan victory when successful at Caulfield on Saturday. The Mark Walker-trained son of Savabeel came from back in the field under apprentice Celine Gaudray to score
Australia
The Andrew Forsman-trained Positivity (NZ) (Almanzor) proved a grade above her rivals when cruising to a near two-length victory in the SA Fillies Classic (2500m) at Morphettville on Saturday. The daughter of Almanzor was sent out a $2.30 favourite after producing good closing sectionals in the Gr.1 Australasian
Australia
The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Hezashocka (NZ) (Shocking) relished the heavy track at Newcastle to break a 22-month hiatus from the winner's stall in the Listed Gosford Gold Cup (2200m). Stable representative Ben Elam said he was delighted to see rain lashing Newcastle, knowing it would
Australia
Former New Zealander Scarlet Oak (Kermadec) has rocketed to the second line of betting in the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) following an easy victory at Newcastle. Having just her second start in Australia and third overall, the three-year-old filly made light work of her opponents in Saturday's
Australia
While the feature race focus has been on Adelaide over the past few weeks, South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott sent handy four-year-old mare Fancify (NZ) (Niagara) to Caulfield where she scored a comfortable victory in the Rod Griffiths Handicap (1400m). The daughter of Niagara was perfectly ridden by in-form apprentice
Breeding
Waikato Stud presents a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel. With a reputation for producing tough sprinter/ milers, the line-up also offers diversity in bloodlines for breeders and opportunity for value at every level. “We continue to place emphasis on
New Zealand
Karaka Millions riches are set to be amplified next season, with horses eligible for the lucrative NZB Karaka Millions Series racing for an additional $1m in bonuses. In an exciting new initiative, NZB and NZTR, generously supported by Entain, are delighted to announce the Karaka Millions Mega Maiden Series, which
Breeding
Novara Park has stuck solid with its stallion roster, maintaining the service fees for all stallions for the 2024 breeding season. “With breeders in mind, we have held our fees to the same level this year” said Novara Park owner Luigi Muollo. Deep Impact’s son Staphanos got off to