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Sangster proves trainers right
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young knew Sangster was on the verge of a return to form and their judgment has proved right on the money. The Cambridge trainers saw enough in the stayer to get …
Read MoreSmart mare strikes at Ellerslie again
Graham Richardson’s confidence in completing a significant family double with Queens Rose was boosted on Saturday with another Ellerslie success. The Matamata trainer saddled the five-year-old to win the Ventell Limited 1200 off the back …
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Sharrock has stars on horizon
Allan Sharrock has a pair of exciting four-year-olds to ensure a smooth changing of the guard at his New Plymouth stable later this year. The Taranaki trainer is guiding the outstanding mare I Do through …
Read MoreGroup One racemares I Do and Xanadu confirmed for Savabeel
Source: THE INFORMANT, Dennis Ryan Group One racemares I Do and Xanadu have both been confirmed for mating with leading young Waikato Stud sire Savabeel. Xanadu’s retirement was announced following her disappointing effort in Saturday’s …
Read MoreLees thrilled with Lucia Valentina
Trainer Kris Lees was delighted with Lucia Valentina’s last-start run for sixth in the Gr.1 George Main Stakes at Randwick. “Her closing sectionals were outstanding,” he said. “The way she is going, the Caulfield Cup …
Read MoreBlueblood scores on debut
Elegantly-bred filly Simply You has made an impressive start to her racing career in Australia. The O’Reilly three-year-old defeated her older opposition on debut over 1100 metres at Echuca yesterday for trainer Danny O’Brien. She …
Read MoreProcurement close to resuming
Well-related mare Procurement will be back in action next month. The half-sister by O’Reilly to the Gr.2 Reisling Stakes winner Hips Don’t Lie is one of a number of lightly-tried horses close to stepping out …
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O’Reilly reigns supreme
Waikato Stud’s O’Reilly enjoyed yet another stellar day with his son and future associate stallion Sacred Falls capping a super Saturday for the champion sire. His emphatic victory in the Gr 1 George Main Stakes …
Read MoreTop O’Reilly filly firms for classic
O’Reilly’s outstanding daughter O’Marilyn is already a short order for the Gr 1 NZB 1000 Guineas. A spectacular return to racing this afternoon to claim the Gr 3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes has …
Read MoreSilent Achiever to spearhead trans-Tasman Gr.1 assault for James
Source: NZ New Desk, 18th Sep 2014 Roger James will shoot for a trans-Tasman Group One double this weekend. The Cambridge trainer will produce four-time Group One winner Silent Achiever (NZ) (O’Reilly) second-up into the …
Read MoreBosson looking forward to Gr.1 ride on I Do
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Read MoreGeorge Main a genuine test for Lucia: Lees
Source: NZ News Desk – AAP TURF – 18th Sep 2014 Weight-for-age winners are scarce in the George Main Stakes but trainer Kris Lees expects the Group One race to be strong enough to reveal …
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