New Zealand
An Oaks path is being tipped for three-year-old filly Leica Lucy(NZ) (Derryn) following her debut win in the Christmas At The Races Friday 5th December (1400m) at New Plymouth on Wednesday. Favourite Merchant Banker flew the gates and assumed an early lead, while jockey Joe Doyle was able to
New Zealand
Cambridge gelding Witz End(NZ) (Savabeel) booked his plane ticket south to Christchurch later this week following victory in the Powerturf 1500 at Ellerslie on Tuesday. The Savabeel gelding jumped well and was taken straight to the front by jockey Matt Cartwright and the pair didn’t relinquish their advantage,
New Zealand
Fresh off a pleasing Melbourne campaign, the Peter and Shaun McKay-trained Wolfgang (NZ) (Puccini) will head to Ellerslie on Tuesday where he will contest the Gr.3 Balmerino Stakes (2000m). The six-year-old son of Puccini finished sixth in the Gr.2 Herber Power Stakes (2400m) before running fourth in the
Australia
The Subzero Handicap (1400m), a race solely for registered grey thoroughbreds, has proven to be a fan favourite at Flemington on Melbourne Cup Day, and this year, Kiwis will have their own grey to barrack for. Popular grey gelding Chattahoochee (NZ) (Reliable Man) has developed a cult following back in
New Zealand
Grant Cooksley came tantalisingly close to getting his hands on the Melbourne Cup as a jockey, and he is hoping to rectify that on Tuesday as a trainer when he lines-up Trust In You (NZ) (Sweynesse) in the two-mile feature. The South Auckland horseman rode in several editions of the
New Zealand
The TAB Racing Club got their first taste of success at Ascot Park on Friday when Bella Ragazza(NZ) (Tivaci) carried their silks to victory in the Southport Handicap (1400m). The four-year-old daughter of Tivaci was having her fifth start for local trainer Robert Dennis, having placed on two prior
Australia
Group One-winning mare Atishu (NZ) (Savabeel) will be seeking redemption in Saturday’s Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington after finishing runner-up in the race last year to Pride of Jenni. She backed up a week later to win the Gr.1 Champions Stakes (2000m) in the hands
New Zealand
Arjay’s Flight(NZ) (Highly Recommended) will be out to keep his perfect record intact for new trainer Shaun Phelan when he heads to Trentham on Saturday to contest the Feilding Hotel 1600. The six-year-old gelding has won both of his starts since transferring to the Cambridge horseman’s barn,
New Zealand
Wexford Stables look to have another exciting youngster on their hands following Hankee Alpha’s (NZ) (Proisir) impressive debut victory in the Donaghys Uddermax 1200 at Te Aroha on Wednesday. The three-year-old daughter of Proisir was fair away from the gates and settled at the rear of the field for
New Zealand
Ascot Park trainer Jo-Ann Gordon has taken a patient approach with giant gelding Polly’s Guru (NZ) (Gallant Guru), and she is hoping she can be rewarded when he lines-up in the Southland Honda Maiden (1600m) at her local meeting on Friday. The five-year-old son of Gallant Guru made his
Australia
Belclare’s (NZ) (Per Incanto) failure to reach her A$700,000 reserve at the Magic Millions Gold Coast National Broodmare sale earlier this year has proven to be a blessing in disguise for owner-breeder David Woodhouse. Following a 11-win career in New Zealand in the care of trainer Lisa
New Zealand
British hoop Kevin Stott achieved his biggest moment in racing in the colours of Cambridge Stud’s Brendan and Jo Lindsay at Royal Ascot four years ago, and now he has made his way to their homeland for a riding stint. The 30-year-old jockey recorded his first Group One victory