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Lofty targets for Duchess Kate
Trainers Stephen Autridge and Jamie Richards look to have another promising filly on their hands with Wednesday’s Taupo winner Duchess Kate putting her hand up for a tilt at the Gr.1 NZB 1000 Guineas. Despite …
Read MoreSmart sprinter Tomorrowland set for Rotorua
Stakes winning sprinter Tomorrowland is making good progress toward a return to racing. Runner-up in the Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate when resuming, he was side-lined by a hoof problem that came to light after he tailed …
Read MoreGr.1 Sire No Excuse Needed Passes Away
Waikato Stud is saddened to announce that Gr.1 sire No Excuse Needed passed away this afternoon after suffering a paddock accident. “No Excuse Needed was a sire who gave us some great thrills,” said Waikato …
Read MoreNew Gr.1 programme for Kawi
Allan Sharrock’s dream of a Hawke’s Bay Triple Crown grand slam are gone, but three Group One tests still await Kawi. The New Plymouth trainer has already ruled out the Livamol Classic for his star …
Read MorePetagna spring team ramps up
Wellington businessman Lib Petagna will cast his net far and wide this weekend in the pursuit of spring racing riches. Petagna has Lucia Valentina slated for the Gr.1 Colgate Optic White Stakes (1600m), formerly known …
Read MoreFillies First Hunt for Gold in the Trail Stakes
Springing into action this Saturday is New Zealand Bloodstock’s Filly of the Year Series with the running of the $70,000 Group 3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings. Stakes-winner Maritimo (NZ) will …
Read MoreHennessey has faith in Ocean Emperor
Gary Hennessy is pleased with the progress of talented galloper Ocean Emperor and is looking forward to stepping him out as the weather improves. “He’s just come back to the track this week, but he’s …
Read MoreTaranaki target for Tie Me Down
Talented mare Tie Me Down moved a step closer to her spring targets with a jumpout win this week. The Awapuni galloper, who has won five of her eight starts, is scheduled to resume in …
Read MoreBeckham kicks another goal
Beckham again raced up to his looks when he cruised to the third win of his brief Australian career. The handsome stallion showed scant regard for his rivals at Doomben on Saturday with a commanding …
Read MoreAntonio Lombardo on target to defend Hastings crown
Veteran sprinter Antonio Lombardo showed he is on target to defend his Gr. 3 Linwood Park Stud Spring Sprint title at Hastings in October with a resounding victory at Ruakaka on the weekend. The now …
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Celtic Tiger becomes O’Reilly’s 82nd Stakes Winner
Feature three-year-old spring staying races could be on the agenda for Celtic Tiger (NZ) became his late sire O’Reilly’s 82nd individual stakes winner when he upstaged his more fancied rivals in last Saturday’s Listed $100,000 …
Read MoreSharrock sold on savabeel
Allan Sharrock has another excellent reason to sing the praises of Savabeel. The New Plymouth horseman has the WS stallion’s latest Group One winner – Makfi Challenge Stakes hero Kawi – in his care, as …
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