New Zealand
The Hurdle family combined with Express Yourself (NZ) (Shamexpress) at Otaki to celebrate a significant victory and they’re now daring to dream of Group One success next month. Awapuni trainer Nikki Hurdle produced the mare in tip-top order for the Cavallo Farm & Chris Rutten Bloodstock Handicap (1200m) on
New Zealand
Well-performed stayer No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) will bid to add a home Group One title to match his Australian efforts when he opens the third stage of his career on Boxing Day. The son of Pins will take aim at Tuesday’s Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2050m) with
New Zealand
Gifted performer Aquacade (NZ) (Dundeel) has bounced back from a last-start hiccup and is on target to execute a long-term plan when she steps out at Pukekohe Park on Boxing Day. Lance Noble will be chasing a special victory with the five-year-old in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2050m), sponsored
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Free-going stayer Sagunto (NZ) (O'Reilly) has been a loyal servant of Peter and Shaun McKay’s stable and he will spearhead the father and son’s team at Trentham on Saturday. The eight-year-old will defend his title in the Gr.3 Humphries Construction Manawatu Cup (2300m), in which
New Zealand
Betty Spaghetti’s (Stratum Star) impressive run of form during her spring preparation has connections focussing on northern targets for the four-year-old. The Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong-trained mare has been unbeaten in her last three appearances and will step out at Ashburton on Wednesday to warm up for sterner
New Zealand
Wessex (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) is in good order to resume at Te Rapa on Saturday, although trainer Andrew Forsman believes the four-year-old will improve as she steps up in distance this preparation. The stakes-winning daughter of Turn Me Loose hasn’t raced since she finished fourth in the Listed
New Zealand
Highly regarded two-year-old Montana Bay (NZ) (Thunder Down Under) will deliver a memorable victory at Te Rapa on Saturday if he can go one better on his previous visit to the Hamilton course. The ICIB Brokerweb 2YO (1100m) contender is prepared by Stephen Ralph for long-standing friends and clients Stuart
New Zealand
Quality mare Pearl Of Alsace will sport a new look when she takes aim at the Gr.2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray will add headgear to the Sir Peter Vela-bred and owned daughter of Tavistock in the weight-for-age feature.
New Zealand
A lack of suitable options has forced Cody Cole’s hand with unbeaten mare In Extasy (NZ) (Exosphere) to resume at Hastings on Wednesday, despite a wide barrier. The in-form Matamata trainer will rely on jockey Matthew Cameron to work his magic aboard the daughter of Exosphere from the outside
Australia
Loch Eagle added a massive boost to his career earnings at Randwick with a New Zealand-dominated syndicate cheering the five-year-old home. Trained by Kris Lees, the son of Lonhro had finished runner-up in the A$1 million The Gong (1600m) at Kembla Grange before he came off the ballot to
New Zealand
Cannon Hill’s (NZ) (Ardrossan) performance in Saturday’s age group feature at Pukekohe will determine the summer path for the colt. The son of Ardrossan has earned his first crack at black-type in the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m), which will give trainer Tony Pike a clearer guide on
New Zealand
Fashion Icon (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) has made a stylish start to her career and she looks to have another gilt-edged opportunity on Saturday to again star on the Trentham stage. The Peter Didham-trained daughter of U S Navy Flag was a last-start winner over 1200m on the course