New Zealand
Gifted short course specialist Master Fay (Deep Field) might not be fully wound up if he steps out at Ruakaka on Saturday, but that doesn’t mean he won’t prove a handful for his rivals. The lightly tried six-year-old has delighted Cambridge trainer Chad Ormsby with his progress since
New Zealand
Steven Cole is hoping he can end the season on a bright note when he heads to Tauranga on Wednesday. The Byerley Park trainer will take three runners to the last meeting of the season, including last start winner Mighty Bright (NZ) (Power), who will contest the Gartshore Construction (1400m)
New Zealand
Showmanship’s return to winning ways at Caulfield provided breeder Haunui Farm with a result to savour. The son of former stud resident Showcasing’s comeback from injury was crowned on Saturday with his victory over 1600m for trainer John Leek and Melbourne Jockey’s Premiership winner Damian Lane. Showmanship
New Zealand
Hit The Road Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) has made an outstanding impression since he crossed the Tasman and further lucrative flat and jumping options await the versatile performer. The son of Jakkalberry won seven races for Cambridge trainer and part-owner Shaun Phelan before he joined Symon Wilde’s Warrnambool stable, and
New Zealand
Champion rider Michael McNab will be sidelined by injury for an indefinite period. After his first ride at Tuesday’s trial meeting on the synthetic track at Cambridge, the two-time National Jockeys’ Premiership winner was unable to fulfil his remaining commitments due to severe back pain. “He had his first
New Zealand
A pair of exciting young prospects from Andrew Forsman’s stable are in the running to strut their stuff in Melbourne this spring. Stakes performers Red Sea and Yaldi were among a number of the Cambridge trainer’s team in action at Tuesday’s trial meeting on their home synthetic
International
The Jones family’s boutique breeding operation are proud owners of a slice of international racing history. Father Wayne and wife Liz and their children Kane, New Zealand Bloodstock’s Sales Manager, and Lena bred Lim’s Saltoro who on Sunday evening at Kranji reigned supreme in the final running
New Zealand
Jon Miller will be represented by two decent prospects at New Plymouth on Saturday and he will also be keeping a close eye on Flemington. The Cambridge trainer has an improving Dashwood and the genuine Super Dialo to look forward to on the domestic front while their former stablemate Cindy
New Zealand
Star performer Orchestral (NZ) (Savabeel) won’t be over-taxed during her spring preparation, with trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood more focussed on longer-term targets with their stable star. The daughter of Savabeel has returned to work with the Cambridge trainers following her outstanding three-year-old season. Orchestral put together five
New Zealand
Glenn Old will head to Thursday’s Hawke’s Bay meeting with high hopes of a winning double. The Matamata trainer will make the long trip south with the in-form Kaimai Queen (NZ) (Atlante) and promising two-year-old Thankgoditsfriday (NZ) (Divine Prophet), who has trialled well ahead of her debut. Any
New Zealand
Wexford Stables’ well-performed pair of Waitak (NZ) (Proisir) and Dragon Leap (Pierro) are progressing well toward new season targets. The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained duo furthered their preparations with quiet trials over 800m on a heavy track at Avondale on Tuesday. “Most likely, they will both go straight
Australia
A Randwick double and a winning turn at Caulfield completed a rewarding weekend for Cambridge Stud. The Waikato nursery celebrated the successes of homebreds Defining and War Eternal in Sydney while the colours of farm principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay were carried to victory in Melbourne by Lovazou. “Obviously, a