The Moir Stakes at The Valley could determine the immediate direction for New Zealand Bloodstock Yearling Sale graduate The Inferno (Holy Roman Emperor). Former Singapore champ The Inferno could be running for a berth in The Everest when he lines up in the Gr.1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at The
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The hopes of Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) contesting the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) and A$7.5 million Golden Eagle (1500m) is in doubt as the gelding recovers from lameness. The spring maybe over for Ayrton as he recovers from a bacterial infection that may have been brought on by
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Ayrton's (NZ) (Iffraaj) spring campaign is under a cloud after the boom four-year-old was found to be lame. Co-trainer Mick Price informed Racing NSW stewards on Thursday that Ayrton had swelling to his near hind leg but the extent of the issue was unclear. "Mr Price has
The Gr.1 George Main Stakes (1600m) has been a bogey race for Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) but Sydney's pin-up mare gets the perfect chance to right that record at Randwick. Verry Elleegant finished fourth to Avilius (Pivotal) in the corresponding race two years ago and filled the
Andrew Bensley speaks with Jamie Richards after Entriviere made a winning start to her Australian campaign in the Gr.2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m). https://soundcloud.com/nz-racing-desk/jamie-richards-sat-11-sept
In-form trainer Annabel Neasham is plotting her next move with dual Group One winner Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel). Annabel Neasham's desire to challenge herself could prove just as telling as a crucial trackwork gallop in determining where Gr.1 Winx Stakes (1400m) winner Mo'unga heads for
Jockey Brett Prebble will go anywhere to ride Zouzarella (Zoustar) after the three-year-old filly registered her second win at The Valley in Saturday’s Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes (1200m). The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained Zouzarella, who sports the black and gold checks of Brendan and Jo Lindsay, was forced to
Trainer Cliff Brown describes himself as the world's biggest pessimist, but he is hoping for a successful spring with former Singapore star The Inferno (Holy Roman Emperor). Brown says The Inferno is potentially the best horse he has trained and believes the sprinter could be a contender in
New Zealand-bred mare Esta La Roca (NZ) (El Roca) is in a purple patch of form and trainer Lloyd Kennewell is hoping that will continue on Saturday when she contests the Gr.2 McEwen Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley. The daughter of El Roca won first-up over 1000m at Sandown
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Trainer Francis Lui indicated his pleasure with Golden Sixty (Medaglia D'Oro) as he eyes a seasonal return with Hong Kong’s superstar galloper, plotting further riches at home and abroad with the four-time Group One winner and earner of HK$77.92 million. “He’s healthy and happy,
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Frankie Lor is keeping the faith in Winning Dreamer’s (NZ) (Deep Field) ability to rediscover his winning groove as he prepares the gifted sprinter for Sunday’s traditional season-opening feature, the HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin in Hong Kong. “He looks like he has more
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Tim Clark believes there is a sense of timing surrounding progressive stayer No Compromise (NZ) (Pins) ahead of his latest assignment in the Gr.3 Premier's Cup (2000m) at Kembla Grange. The former New Zealander has scored a hat-trick of wins in five Australian starts and was given