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Ambitious 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 MoreDistance 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 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 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 …
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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 …
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Gr.1 Racemare Macavelli Miss to Visit Rios
Waikato Stud’s pedigree consultant Gareth Downey is putting his money where his mouth is and will be supporting the stud’s Guineas winning sire Rios this season with his very own Gr.1 Thorndon Mile winning racemare, …
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Far Fetched on way to stakes company
Far Fetched was back to her dashing best at Wanganui this afternoon with an effortless winning performance. The Garry Chittick-bred and owned mare has now won three of her nine starts and looks destined to …
Read MoreBrave Centaur to race for new stable
Matamata galloper Brave Centaur will have his first start from new quarters in Saturday’s Listed A$120,000 Headquarters Tavern Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. Previously prepared by Matamata’s Lance Noble, the Group One-placed O’Reilly seven-year-old has been …
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 …
Read MoreSilent Achiever could bypass Melbourne Cup
Roger James will decide Silent Achiever’s main spring goal after the Turnbull Stakes but admits a Melbourne Cup start is no certainty. The Melbourne Cup is no certainty for Silent Achiever Horseform. Roger James says …
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