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Distance no barrier to further success
Stephen McKee doesn’t see a drop back in distance at Arawa Park on Saturday as a problem for his prolific winner Spin Doctor. The Ardmore-based trainer has enjoyed a lucrative preparation with the seven-year-old and …
Read MoreAmbitious Dragon Takes Another Step Towards His Return
Among a massive 14-trial session, the longest many observers can recall, one horse stood out – not so much for his performance, but for his prior achievements and the anticipation generated by his imminent return. …
Read MoreWilly Duggan all class in Egmont Cup
A man of few words, trainer Kevin Myers was succinct in his summing up of the win of his charge Willy Duggan (NZ) (O’Reilly) in Saturday’s Kaponga Hotel Egmont Cup at Hawera. “He went okay …
Read MoreDual Gr.1 winner in-foal to Pins
Dual Gr.1 winner Costume has been confirmed as in-foal to proven Gr.1 sire Pins. Sure to be a valuable broodmare, Costume achieved her two Gr.1 stripes in the Herbie Dyke Stakes and in last weekend’s …
Read MoreRiddell reunited with outstanding mare
Jonathan Riddell will resume his association with the glamour grey I Do at Hawera this Saturday. The 36-year-old Awapuni-based jockey knows the mare well having won two black type races on her last season and …
Read MoreSavabeel’s sons top spring chances
Two sons of Savabeel will give the WS star further opportunities in the near future to add to his already formidable record. The multiple Group One winner Sangster and the promising Atmosphere are in good …
Read MoreRawiller back on top Kiwi mare
Nash Rawiller will ride Silent Achiever in her next appearance in the $A3 million Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) on October 25. Currently in Hong Kong on a short-term contract, Rawiller will return to partner the …
Read MoreStud colours to Group One fore again with Costume
Waikato Stud continued their Group One domination of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival on Saturday when Costume bagged the final leg of the Triple Crown series at long odds. The home-bred daughter of resident sire …
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Hot group one run continues
WS was the dominant Group One player at the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival after their home-bred mare Costume triumphed in the final leg of the Triple Crown series. The daughter of resident sire Savabeel and …
Read MoreWolfwhistle turns heads at Hastings
The regally-bred Wolfwhistle turned on the style at Hastings this afternoon when he made his middle distance debut. The O’Reilly four-year-old showed his quality with a strong performance to come from well off the pace …
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Brave Pins gelding Antonio Lombardo saves the day
Peter and Jacob McKay’s stable experienced contrasting fortunes at Hastings after star performer Puccini’s unplaced showing was followed by a courageous winning effort from Pins gelding Antonio Lombardo. The Matamata trainers were at an immediate …
Read More3YO adds to famous family
Wild ‘N’ Famous showed he had a bright future in Sydney following his early victory at Canterbury yesterday. The WS graduate was making just his second start and showed significant improvement on a first-up fifth …
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