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Kiwi mare chasing cup spot
New Zealand-bred and owned mare Bohemian Lily will try to secure a Gr.1 Caulfield Cup start on Saturday. She is one of eight runners in the Herbert Power Handicap striving to win the Group Two …
Read MoreSeize the moment headed for the top
Stephen Marsh is confident that Seize The Moment can make his mark at the top level. The Cambridge trainer produced the son of Pins for a second-up success at Hastings this afternoon and he’s convinced …
Read MoreLofty 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 MoreBergerson to get line on spring prospect Tie Me Down at Hawera
Roydon Bergerson will get a guide to his spring prospects at Hawera on Saturday. The Awapuni trainer, who had a memorable 2014-15 season, will have five runners – Tie Me Down, Figurac, Postboy, Hank Moody …
Read MoreIn Style to Australia
Group One-winning mare In Style is booked on a midweek flight to Australia. The reigning Railway Stakes winner will be flown on Wednesday to Melbourne where she will join Michael Moroney’s Flemington stable. She will …
Read MoreGreat taupo showing from talented filly
The ambition surrounding the naming of an O’Reilly filly was met at Taupo this afternoon. Great Expectations showed gate speed from a wide alley to lead and when Craig Grylls asked her for an effort …
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 …
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