News

23 June 2015

Mission accomplished for Queens Rose

Gaining some vital black type for a future breeding career was at the forefront of trainer Graeme Richardson’s plans for consistent mare Queens Rose this winter and the first tick in that column was achieved …

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23 June 2015

War Affair stamps his class in Patron’s Bowl

Classy New Zealand-bred galloper War Affair is one race away from the Singapore Four-Year-Old Challenge Triple Crown after he easily landed the second Leg, the $500,000 Gr.1 Patron’s Bowl (1600m) on Sunday. The perfect clean …

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23 June 2015

Bulkier Kawi has Sharrock excited for spring

Allan Sharrock says a bigger and stronger Kawi is set to make a serious impact this spring. The New Plymouth trainer is keeping close tabs on his star galloper as the Savabeel gelding prepares for …

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23 June 2015

Blue Swede stakes his Derby claim

Blue Swede is moving into the big time in Singapore following his latest success at Kranji. The WS graduate powered into contention for Group One honours with a sterling performance to win over 1600 metres …

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23 June 2015

No Tricks on the board in Australia

Former New Zealand-based filly No Tricks landed her first Australian win in the Listed Daybreak Lover Stakes (1800m) at the Gold Coast on Saturday. Formerly in the care of Jason Bridgman, the consistent galloper won …

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23 June 2015

No Tricks continues Smithies run

A connection established nearly 20 years ago continues to pay dividends for Cambridge couple Paul and Cushla Smithies as they added another highlight to an already wonderful season with the win of No Tricks at …

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2 June 2015

War Affair wins Stewards Cup

Michael Lee 31/05/2015 The unthinkable was, for a few shaky seconds, not a remote possibility anymore when red-hot favourite War Affair came off a torrid run four wide and could not quite clear out as …

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2 June 2015

Savabeel stars in broodmare sire role

WS’s resident star stallion Savabeel opened a new chapter in his illustrious career at Wanganui on Saturday. The Group One winner and producer was credited with his first black-type victory as a broodmare sire when …

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2 June 2015

First SH stakes winner for Paco Boy

A set of colours so familiar to Stephen Autridge during his solo career have successfully launched his new partnership with Jamie Richards. The duo took over as head trainers of the Te Akau operation earlier …

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2 June 2015

Gr.1 Mission Ahead for Dublin Lass

 A Group One mission is firmly on the agenda for Dublin Lass after her barnstorming win in the Bright Shadow Handicap at Doomben on Saturday. Jockey Tommy Berry brought Dublin Lass, the $3.20 favourite, with …

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2 June 2015

Diademe a golden purchase

A daughter of Savabeel created major interest during last week’s broodmare sale on the Gold Coast. The well-performed Diademe was offered through the draft of Attunga Stud, of Scone, and was knocked down for $A740,000. …

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