Australia
The Melbourne arm of Andrew Forsman’s operation has been boosted by the arrival of feature race contenders Positivity (NZ) (Almanzor) and Good Oil (NZ) (Dalghar). The Cambridge trainer dispatched the quality duo to his Flemington stable earlier this week to prepare for upcoming feature race assignments. “They arrived there
New Zealand
Talented filly No Rain Ever (No Nay Never) has yet to fully convince connections that she can be effective over more ground, and she will have the opportunity to bury any doubts on that score at Riccarton. The Waverley-trained three-year-old will tackle Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) off
New Zealand
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight (I Am Invincible) and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend. While the venture is yet to be confirmed, the daughter of I Am Invincible would offer a compelling argument if
New Zealand
Consecutive victories have propelled Chattahoochee (NZ) (Reliable Man) toward his first crack at a black-type feature. The patiently handled son of Reliable Man has fashioned a tidy record with those recent successes prompting Debbie Sweeney to set her sights on Saturday week’s Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) at
Australia
An investment in an English mare more than 30 years ago is continuing to reward Blandford Lodge, with a homebred descendant successful on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick. The John O’Shea-trained Good Banter appreciated the step up in distance to claim the Gr.3 Adrian Knox
New Zealand
Top juvenile Velocious (Written Tycoon) moves into serious bonus territory at Trentham on Saturday. The Written Tycoon filly will attempt to not only double her tally at the highest level, but also race for an extended prize pool in the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). The
New Zealand
Full Force (Cosmic Force) fitted a formula that vendor Kilgravin Lodge has previously enjoyed racing success with and that process could take them to the highest level this weekend. Eion and Megan Kemp’s Matamata operation retained an interest in the Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard-trained youngster, who will take
New Zealand
Tony Pike is confident of another bold showing on Saturday from Archaic Smile (Saxon Warrior) at Trentham where she has already enjoyed black-type success. The Cambridge trainer can’t fault his daughter of Saxon Warrior who will attempt to turn the tables on Velocious (Written Tycoon) in the Gr.1
New Zealand
No Plan Be (NZ) (Tarzino) will bid to continue a proud family record at Ruakaka when she resumes on her home course on Wednesday. The four-year-old has been patiently handled by trainer Michelle Bradley and will run in the Croft Poles Maiden (1600m) with Kelly Myers booked to guide her
New Zealand
Gavin Sharrock is confident his young protégé Sergeant Major (NZ) (Proisir) can sign off his New Zealand career in perfect style. The Stratford trainer’s well-related two-year-old son of champion sire Proisir will take aim at the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday
New Zealand
Quality mare Town Cryer (NZ) (Tavistock) performed with distinction in her first appearance at Ellerslie and trainer Roydon Bergerson has every reason to expect another bold showing there on Saturday. The daughter of Tavistock finished a gallant runner-up last time out in the inaugural Rangitoto Classic (1500m) to confirm a
New Zealand
Brian Anderton’s association with Burgie’s family goes back decades and it’s one that continues to deliver stakes successes. With son and training partner Shane, the New Zealand Hall of Famer celebrated another satisfying victory with the Ghibellines mare when she won the Gr.3 South Island Thoroughbred