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Bloodstock taxation reform could boost industry alongside stakes increases
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant Reform by way of a new structure for New Zealand racing could see increased prize-money alongside taxation changes to attract new investors. Minister for Racing Winston Peters …
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Garry’s Corner – 8 June
Well, we are back. Not that you give a damn and why should you, you can jump on a Virgin Flight to Coolangatta tomorrow, enjoy the 24 degree days, with normal racing rather than swimming …
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Messara report will mean short-term pain for long-term gain
Story by Brian de Lore / The Informant When John Messara delivers his review of the New Zealand racing industry to the Minister for Racing some time in July, the recommendations he makes for adoption …
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Garry’s Corner – 1 June
The Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale is a great place to be if you need an injection of positivity. The 102 million gross, clearance rate, highlight lots tell a story of future optimism. Why not, …
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Mark’s Mail – 1 June
The Magic Millions Broodmare sale certainly was very strong, and I was wrapped to see WS-bred Savabeel mare Diademe fetch $1.7 million and fellow home-bred O’Reilly mare Bonny O’Reilly sell for $825,000. It was also …
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Pedigree Pointers with Gareth Downey – Rocking On High
The steady stream of recent winners for Rock ‘n’ Pop continued on Tuesday when Rocky High scored an impressive win by more than 2 lengths over 1400m at Albury. In doing so, Rocky High became …
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Pierina remains unbeaten in Australia
Savabeel filly continued the perfect start to her Australian career with further success at Gosford this afternoon. The three-year-old finished in the money in both her New Zealand starts for Stephen Marsh before she joined …
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Rocky High latest winner for Waikato Stud resident
Consistency was rewarded yesterday when Rocky High became the latest success story for Waikato Stud stallion Rock ‘n’ Pop. The three-year-old shed his maiden tag over 1400m on his home track at Albany, New South …
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Savabeel mare makes another big splash on the Gold Coast
Waikato Stud-bred Savabeel mare Diademe has proved to be a jewel both on and off the racetrack. She was initially sold at Karaka in 2010 to Scott Richardson for $50,000 and subsequently earned Group One …
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Bonny mare popular in the sale ring
The Waikato Stud-bred and sold Bonny O’Reilly was a sought-after lot at the Gold Coast today. She realised A$825,000 during the opening session of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. The well-performed daughter …
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Savabeel’s son top Derby prospect
Savabeel three-year-old Live And Free has boosted his Gr.1 Queensland Derby hopes in emphatic fashion. He is now the joint-favourite for the classic following an impressive victory at Randwick on Saturday afternoon. Trained by John …
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Honour in defeat for Ocean Park filly
Another Dollar’s bid for Group One glory in the Queensland Oaks came up agonisingly short at Doomben this evening. The daughter of Ocean Park went under by the barest of margins when nabbed on the …
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