Jimmy’s little brother completes hat-trick

In’kantosstar (NZ) (Per Incanto), a full brother to the triple Group 1 winner Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto), made it three consecutive wins when successful at Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. The four-year-old son of Per Incanto was victorious in the hands of Ethan Brown, who also rides the

South African interests purchase showpiece property Fayette Park

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

Ceolwulf putting a spring in Schofield’s step

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

Marsh looking to add to family’s winning tally

A rewarding family association will continue for Stephen Marsh on Saturday when the race day covers come off a well related three-year-old at Ellerslie. The Cambridge trainer has a 100 percent winning record with fillies from Snitzel mare Parmalove, and he is hoping that trend continues when Acclivitous

Coniston marches on towards Guineas

There has been plenty of hype surrounding Coniston (NZ) (Wootton Bassett), and the three-year-old son of Wootton Bassett delivered on his promise when winning the Waharoa Transport Co. (1995) Ltd 1400 at Matamata on Wednesday. The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained colt impressed in his three

Tolaga Bay putting unbeaten record to the test

Lara Antipova (Russian Revolution) may be Fortuna Racing’s pin-up horse at the moment, but fellow three-year-old filly Tolaga Bay (Alabama Express) is bidding to snap at her heels this spring. The New Zealand-based syndicator’s colours were to the fore at Flemington last Saturday when

APC Confirms Group One Status of Three Key NZ Races

The Asian Pattern Committee (APC) has confirmed the Group One status of three major New Zealand races: the New Zealand Oaks, New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes and Telegraph. The three races were reviewed after falling below their required race ratings for three consecutive seasons. Following submissions from New Zealand Thoroughbred

Drops Of God building towards summer targets

Sam Bergerson has every reason to have a spring in his step, with Drops Of God, Getupoffathatthing, System Of Play and Lara Antipova among the headline acts in a bumper Te Akau team heading into the heart of the spring. Multiple Group Three winner Drops Of God (NZ) (Hello Youmzain)

Lollapalooza looking to bounce back at Ellerslie

Group One performer Lollapalooza (NZ) (El Roca) will be looking to get her campaign back on track when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the Trackside.co.nz 1600. The daughter of El Roca was a top-performing three-year-old last season, winning the Gr.3 Gold

Guineas hope Shalabiya cruises in Ellerslie trial

Byerley Park training partners Danny Walker and Arron Tata are preparing to step up the spring campaigns of talented stablemates Shalabiya and Crocetti, with both set for important assignments in the coming weeks. Shalabiya (NZ) (Brazen Beau) was given an easy time when finishing third in an 1100m trial at

Rosewood looking for three in a row

Rosewood Fleetfoot (NZ) (Proisir) will be looking to get his third win in a row in the Class 4 Big Wave Bay Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The Prosir gelding won his final two starts of last season over 2200m at the city course with Karis Teetan

Busuttin to Raise bar with Prelude hope

Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young’s three-year-old Blind Raise (NZ) (Ace High) will be out to enhance his Caulfield Guineas claims when he takes his place in the Gr.3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude this Saturday. Blind Raise galloped at Caulfield on Tuesday morning ahead of his first start