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Shaun and Emma Clotworthy are hoping the addition of headgear may enable Quirky Habits (NZ) (Belardo) to avenge a last start defeat when he runs in Saturday’s Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1200m). The Byerley Park-trained son of Belardo was narrowly beaten when runner-up behind Itza Charmdeel (NZ) (Charm
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Take The Crown (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns) has done everything asked of him by trainer Shaun Phelan ahead of his debut at Wanganui on Saturday in the opening juvenile contest of the season. The youngster has won both of his lead-up trials and the booking of rider Lisa Allpress in the
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Itza Charmdeel (NZ) (Charm Spirit) will bid to complete a hat-trick of wins and a brace at stakes level when he returns to the Central Districts on Saturday. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained three-year-old has made an impressive start to his career and looks a top chance to add
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Pearl Of Alsace (NZ) (Tavistock) stamped herself as one of the country’s most progressive mares last season and she is thriving ahead of her reappearance. The Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray-trained daughter of Tavistock will open her five-year-old campaign in the open sprint at the Whangarei meeting on Saturday
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Sam Spratt was both delighted and relieved to post a winning double at Matamata on Sunday to reach a notable personal milestone. The affable jockey enjoyed success aboard Phillip Stevens’ Thermoregulate and then closed out her day with victory on the Michael Rogers-trained Con Artist to reach 1000 domestic victories.
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Trainer Stephen Ralph is banking on Tahuroa Height’s (NZ) (Zed) fondness for Te Rapa to see him in the thick of the jumping action on Saturday. The Te Awamutu-based conditioner will back-up the son of Zed in the Bridges Insurance Services Hurdle (3200m) following a midweek second on a
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A healthy dose of realism is keeping Darryn Weatherley’s feet firmly on the ground as far as spring plans for stable star Pier (NZ) (Proisir) are concerned. While the Matamata horseman can’t ignore a massive pot of gold on offer in Sydney, he will leave it up to
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The competitive nature of Bonny Lass (NZ) (Super Easy) was showcased at Taupo where the gifted short course performer was a runaway trial winner on Wednesday. The dashing daughter of Super Easy was quickly into stride to make the running and was travelling easily at the top of the straight.
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Discovery Bay (No Nay Never) achieved targets set for him by trainer Bruce Harvey last season and will take his first step toward higher honours this term when he resumes at Taupo on Wednesday. The well-related son of No Nay Never returns from a break to take on a competitive
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Sam Collett will brave New Zealand’s winter for a fortnight to catch up with family and friends and will be available for rides this weekend. The expatriate Kiwi jockey has firmly established herself in Queensland and is taking time out to return home today (Monday) to also take care
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Moet Down can count on a sizeable support crew when the Stephen Marsh-prepared filly makes her seasonal debut at Ruakaka this Saturday. The well-related daughter of Pierro will run in the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) for the enthusiastic Heels & Hooves Syndicate. Moet Down is the
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A change of tactics with Seajetz (NZ) (Iffraaj) has enabled the six-year-old to turn his recent form around and emerge as a leading contender for the big prize on offer at New Plymouth on Saturday. The Matamata galloper is coming off a last-start success in his chase for the thick