Breeding
The catalogue for the 2023 New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale features the progeny of 92 different sires, including some of the cream of the stallion crop from both sides of the Tasman. New Zealand-based sires New Zealand stallions had an extraordinary season in 2022-23, with no fewer than
New Zealand
NZB Airfreight, one of the leading equine airfreight services in Australasia, has announced a new regular flight route for domestic travellers. The Auckland to Christchurch and return service will commence in early October and offer a regular on demand flight for those travelling across the Cook Strait. NZB Airfreight Manager
Breeding
Two years after selling Jennifer Eccles (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) for $800,000 on Gavelhouse Plus, Adrian Clark’s Challenge Syndications is set to offer another proven Group One performer for online auction. Best Seller (NZ) (Wrote) has been retired from racing and is now available for purchase in gavelhouse.
New Zealand
Cambridge trainer Chris Wood will be represented by three runners at his home meeting on the all-weather track on Wednesday with the in-form Side Eye (Side Step) promising to be his best chance. The six-year-old has won three of his five races on the course and looks well placed to
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Australia
Wolfy (NZ) (Tivaci) continued his progression in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon when he accounted for a competitive line-up of three-year-olds over 1420m at Flemington. The Nick Ryan-trained son of Tivaci had been a tidy maiden victor at Sale at his previous appearance and continued on his winning way in style.
Australia
Sydney trainer John Sargent is renowned as a master trainer of staying types, and the Kiwi expat unveiled a live VRC Oaks chance when Harlow Mist (NZ) (Contributer) scored a strong victory in the Kennedy Oaks Preview (1800m) at Flemington on Sunday. Given a perfect ride by Mick Dee, Harlow
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Australia
New Zealand-bred star Militarize (NZ) (Dundeel) came from nowhere to snatch an extraordinary last-gasp triumph in Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Kia Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill. It was the third Group One victory for the super-talented Dundeel (High Chaparral) colt, who soared to prominence in the autumn
Australia
Godolphin’s New Zealand-bred up-and-comer Marquess (NZ) (Tavistock) made a bold statement at Rosehill on Saturday with a commanding victory in the A$160,000 Irresistible Pools & Spas Handicap (1900m). It was the fifth win in the last six starts for the lightly-raced gelding, who has now had a
Australia
The lightly raced Shock ‘Em Ova (NZ) (Shocking) lifted his promising career up a notch with an impressive win from well off the pace in Saturday’s Punters.com.au Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. The New Zealand-bred five-year-old went into the race with two wins and three second placings from
Australia
Three-year-old filly Basilinna has stamped herself as a stayer of the future following a strong maiden victory over 1600m at Cranbourne on Thursday. Prepared by Pakenham trainers Emma-Lee and David Browne, the imposing daughter of Staphanos caught the eye on debut when strong through the line over 1400m at Sale