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The A$130,000 LouvreTec Melbourne Handicap (1200m) at Mornington on Saturday was always expected to have a strong New Zealand flavour, but it ended up coming from an unexpected source with upset winner Per Sempre (NZ) (Per Incanto). The race was expected to be dominated by the Contributer mare
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Previously a placegetter at Group One and Group Two level, Waikato Stud’s homebred mare Hurry Curry (NZ) (Ocean Park) secured a valuable first black-type victory in the A$175,000 Listed RM Ansett Classic (2400m) at Mornington on Saturday. The daughter of Ocean Park ran third behind Treasurethe
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The Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) got the contest and finish it deserved as 2025 winner Waitak (NZ) (Proisir) defended his crown in a thrilling three-way finish to the Hastings feature. The versatile seven-year-old gelding is a proven stakes performer from 1200m through to 2000m, and
Trainer David Hayes believes Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) is in even better shape than 12 months ago after the Hong Kong superstar arrived in Sydney to defend his Gr.1 The Everest (1200m) crown at Randwick on October 17. The New Zealand-bred son of Shamexpress arrived on Monday
New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale graduate Perfumist (NZ) (El Roca) made an emphatic return to racing at Newcastle on Friday, powering clear to claim the Gr.3 NZB Tibbie Stakes (1400m). The Bjorn Baker-trained daughter of El Roca had shown she was ready to fire with a
Pride Of Jenni (Pride Of Dubai) has issued an ominous warning ahead of her spring return, with trainer Ciaron Maher delighted by the champion mare’s condition following a dominant Cranbourne jumpout. The multiple Group 1 winner did what racing fans have become accustomed to seeing, rolling forward and putting
Another chapter is set to be written in the history of one of New Zealand’s most admired thoroughbred properties, Fayette Park, following its purchase by South African interests. The change in ownership of the South Waikato farm has been confirmed by South African expatriate and now New Zealand-based
Chad Schofield isn’t expecting Ceolwulf (NZ) (Tavistock) to upset Autumn Glow (The Autumn Sun) in the 7 Stakes, but he’s positive the multiple Group 1 winner is set for a good campaign. It's not often a jockey walks away satisfied after being beaten on a star
Wexford Stables will take a two-pronged attack into the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings later this month, with promising three-year-olds Pounce and Dashing Dixie set to continue their spring campaigns. Pounce (NZ) (Almanzor) earned her shot at the fillies’ feature with an impressive victory
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Despite some anxious moments loading into the starting gates and a tough trip in transit, classy filly Hawea (Hellbent) still managed to claim an impressive victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 HBPB Thoroughbred Breeders Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings. Trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall, who won the event
Unheralded three-year-old Old Fashioned (NZ) (Proisir) fired a shot across the bows of his age-group rivals as he produced a quality effort to take out the Gr.2 The Foxes @ Novara Park Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday at just his second raceday start.
Well-bred Savabeel mare Tsarine (NZ) (Savabeel) continued her affinity with Mornington on Saturday, producing a strong finishing burst to win the Sportsbet BlackBook Handicap (1200m). Prepared by Anthony and Sam Freedman, the five-year-old made it back-to-back victories at the course under a patient ride from
Trainer Lucinda Boyd blamed jockey error for the defeat of Haaland (NZ) (Pentire) at Morphettville last time out which she hopes can be righted in the Prestige Equine Veterinary Handicap (2500m) at Murray Bridge on Saturday. Boyd doesn't like to 'bag' jockeys, but she gave herself
Unbeaten three-year-old Fortunato will face the biggest test of his short career when he steps out in Saturday’s Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) at Hastings. The Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos-trained gelding created a strong impression on debut at Taupō last month, coming from
Fortuna Racing will be seeking success on both sides of the Tasman this weekend, including with Lara Antipova, who will have her final start before next month’s Gr.1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield. Trainer Mark Walker had intended to line her up in next week’s Gr.2
There’s been a fair bit of banter in New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka office this week, with fillies owned by a pair of the auction house’s longest-serving employees going head-to-head in the Gr.3 HBPB Thoroughbred Breeders Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings on Saturday.
Bjorn Baker believes Warwoven (Sword Of State) is ideally placed to tackle the biggest assignment of his career in Saturday’s stallion-making feature, the Gr.1 Golden Rose (1400m) at Rosehill. The son of Cambridge Stud stallion Sword Of State heads into the A$1 million three-year-old
New Zealand Cup contender Unleash The Beast (NZ) (Eminent) continues to surprise trainer Kenny Moore as the progressive stayer builds towards his major spring target at Riccarton. The Rangiora-trained five-year-old has provided Moore and his connections with his share of challenges during his 24-start career, but
With the return of the Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) to Hastings on Saturday, Fortuna Racing’s John Galvin can’t help but reminisce about his former star mare Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) and her three-peat in the race. The daughter of Commands had a love affair with
Shaune Ritchie couldn’t be happier with race favourite Tuxedo (NZ) (Tivaci) ahead of the Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) at Hastings on Saturday. The Group One performer was fifth when first up in the Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) at Ellerslie three weeks ago and he has thrived
New Zealand-bred gelding Fortunate Son (NZ) (US Navy Flag) continued his outstanding start to the new Hong Kong season with a second consecutive victory at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The Cody Mo-trained six-year-old made it two wins from as many starts this campaign when successful
