Wednesday, September 30 2020
Expat Kiwi trainer John Sargent is tickled pink with Group One performer Brandenburg’s (NZ) (Burgundy) draw in the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Wednesday, September 30 2020
Paul Preusker can’t wait to see his quality stayer Surprise Baby (NZ) (Shocking) step into the ring when he starts in the Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m).
Wednesday, September 30 2020
Trainer Chris Waller has confirmed outstanding mare Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed) will head to Melbourne for the Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington.
Wednesday, September 30 2020
The powerful Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior stable may have added another string to their attack on the Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) with Ballarat winner Redwood Shadow (NZ) (Redwood).
Tuesday, September 29 2020
A total of 94 horses remain in contention for a start in the 2020 Melbourne Cup, the highest number of first acceptances in ten years.
Tuesday, September 29 2020
Former top New Zealand apprentice Rory Hutchings achieved a milestone in his career when notching his 500th win last Sunday.
Tuesday, September 29 2020
Champion trainer Jamie Richards is hoping for another fruitful day on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday despite the stars not aligning for star mare Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m).
Monday, September 28 2020
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has secured the prime ride on rising star Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) for the Caulfield Guineas.
Sunday, September 27 2020
Four-year-old mare High Emocean (NZ) (Ocean Park) has added black-type to her already impressive resume with a dominant victory in the Listed R.M. Ansett Classic (2415m) at Mornington on Sunday.
Saturday, September 26 2020
Chris Waller has declared the A$7.5 million Golden Eagle (1500m) the target for Subpoenaed (NZ) (Rip Van Winkle) after she defeated a high-class field of mares to win the Gr.2 Golden Pendant (1400m).
Saturday, September 26 2020
Crosshaven (Smart Missile) cemented his claims for a spring classic as a clear winner of the Gr.3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) on Saturday.
Friday, September 25 2020
Kiwi-bred three-year-old Savannah Cloud (NZ) (Savabeel) secured his maiden victory last start and trainer Phillip Stokes is hoping he can continue that form line at Caulfield on Saturday.
Thursday, September 24 2020
Tommy Berry’s partnership with brilliant sprinter Chautauqua has helped him to secure the ride on Victorian raider Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) in the $15 million The Everest.
Tuesday, September 22 2020
Trent Busuttin assesses the Melbourne midweek program as a crucial day for his three Victoria Derby aspirants, who will all be in action at Flemington.
Tuesday, September 22 2020
Former Waikato jumps jockey Greg Cave has achieved a couple of milestones in Australia within the past few weeks.
Tuesday, September 22 2020
Oceanex (NZ) (Ocean Park) is continuing to please trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr ahead of the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) in November.
Tuesday, September 22 2020
The classic seasons for a couple of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr’s runners will start to ramp up this week.
Saturday, September 19 2020
Chris Waller has claimed a seventh Gr.1 George Main Stakes (1600m) crown at Randwick but not with the horse punters expected.
Saturday, September 19 2020
Kerrin McEvoy was happy to finally get the monkey off his back with an overdue victory aboard New Zealander Probabeel (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Gr.3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m) at Randwick.
Saturday, September 19 2020
Wise Counsel confirmed David Eustace’s opinion that he is a potential Victoria Derby contender with his victory in the opening event at Caulfield.
Friday, September 18 2020
Age Of Chivalry (NZ) (He’s Remarkable) finished runner-up in the Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) last season and trainers Matthew Ellerton and Simon Zahra are hoping he can go one better in this year’s edition.
Friday, September 18 2020
The John O’Shea-trained All Saints’ Eve (NZ) (Sacred Falls) scored a comfortable victory in the Gr.3 Tibbie Stakes (1400m) at Newcastle on Friday, landing some valuable black-type for the well-related four-year-old.
Friday, September 18 2020
Trainer John Sargent is expecting a return to form from talented galloper Brandenburg (NZ) (Burgundy), who lines up in the Gr.3 Bill Ritchie Handicap (1400m) at Randwick.
Wednesday, September 16 2020
Chris Waller has gone back to the drawing board with Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park) and it has delivered the champion trainer an important epiphany.
Wednesday, September 16 2020
Group One winning mare Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) has secured a slot to run in the $15 million The Everest next month.
Tuesday, September 15 2020
Saturday’s Gr.1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) favourite Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing) is out for the spring with a tendon injury that has halted an exciting run of six-straight victories.
Tuesday, September 15 2020
Trainer Clayton Chipperfield is getting used to training his stable star Catalyst (NZ) (Darci Brahma) remotely.
Tuesday, September 15 2020
The huge impression created by young unbeaten Sydney galloper Mo’unga (NZ) with his Rosehill stakes win last Saturday highlighted a significant week for champion New Zealand sire Savabeel, one which also uncovered another two of his possible three-year-old stars.
Saturday, September 12 2020
Hardy Kiwi galloper Travimyfriend (NZ) (Tavistock) caused a minor upset at Flemington on Saturday when coming with a well-timed run under Dean Yendall to land the Listed The Sofitel (1400m) and swamping the favourite Windstorm (Redoute’s Choice) to win by three-quarters of a length.
Saturday, September 12 2020
Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m) runner-up The Chosen One (NZ) (Savabeel) has confirmed his rating as a genuine spring Cups player after easily dealing with a quality line-up to win the Winning Edge Handicap (1700m) first-up at Flemington on Saturday.
Saturday, September 12 2020
There will be no Golden Rose start for Mo’unga (NZ) (Savabeel) but the lightly-raced colt has stamped himself as a star of the future in the eyes of his trainer Chris Waller.
Saturday, September 12 2020
Crosshaven (Smart Missile) moved a step closer to being a factor in the Gr.1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) with his strong win in the Listed Exford Plate (1400m) at Flemington.
Friday, September 11 2020
Trainer Rob Hickmott is keeping an eye on track conditions ahead of Saturday’s Listed Sofitel (1400m) at Flemington.
Friday, September 11 2020
All Hallow’s Eve (NZ) (Sacred Falls) made the perfect start to her racing career when winning at Hawkesbury on Thursday.
Thursday, September 10 2020
Group One-winning mare Toffee Tongue (NZ) (Tavistock) will have her second hit-out of the season when she contests a 1700m handicap at Flemington on Saturday.
Wednesday, September 09 2020
New Zealand-bred three-year-old Oceanography (NZ) (Ocean Park) has booked his ticket for the Victoria Derby Trial (1800m) at Flemington in a fortnight after breaking maiden ranks at Sandown on Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 09 2020
High-priced youngster Cadenabbia (Redoute’s Choice) has added his first slice of performance to a rich pedigree.
Tuesday, September 08 2020
Trans-Tasman trainer Michael Moroney will head to the races for the first time in five months on Saturday when he goes to Flemington to watch Tofane (NZ) (Ocean Park) compete in the Gr.2 Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m).
Tuesday, September 08 2020
The weights for the A$5.15 million Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and A$8 million Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) have been released by Racing Victoria, with the Kiwi contingent featuring prominently.
Tuesday, September 08 2020
Lance O’Sullivan, who trains in partnership with Andrew Scott, was pleased with the fresh-up run of quality four-year-old Dragon Leap (Pierro), who finished 8th in the Gr.2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
Tuesday, September 08 2020
Promising filly La Vernazza (NZ) (More Than Ready) will head to the spelling paddock after pulling up injured last week.
Monday, September 07 2020
Young Werther (NZ) (Tavistock) showed he has the potential to follow in his namesakes footsteps when winning over 1500m on debut at Geelong on Sunday.
Monday, September 07 2020
Former New Zealand galloper Simply Optimistic (Encosta De Lago) recorded his first victory for trainers Trent Busuttin and Natale Young when successful in a benchmark 78 race over 1200m at Geelong on Sunday.
Monday, September 07 2020
A patient approach with three-year-old colt Tanaawol (NZ) (Savabeel) paid off for trainers Ben Hayes and Tom Dabernig at Geelong on Sunday.
Sunday, September 06 2020
Humidor (NZ) (Teofilo) barnstorming finish to land victory in Saturday’s Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley forced part-owner John Carter into a change of plans on Sunday morning.
Saturday, September 05 2020
Humidor (NZ) (Teofilo) underlined Chris Waller’s brilliance as a trainer when he turned back the clock to win the Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley and resurrect a career which looked finished.
Saturday, September 05 2020
Rising Perth star Showmanship (NZ) (Showcasing), with the help of a masterful ride from Willie Pike, took his record to seven wins from eight starts with an easy victory at The Valley.
Friday, September 04 2020
The pride of the south, Group One winner Patrick Erin, will begin his spring campaign at Wingatui on Sunday where he will tackle the Vault 21 (1400m).
Wednesday, September 02 2020
Trainer Paul Preusker believes his star stayer Surprise Baby (NZ) (Shocking) can secure a start in the Cox Plate by winning the only race which carries a golden ticket into it, the Gr.2 Feehan Stakes at The Valley.
Tuesday, September 01 2020
Kiwi mare My Gold Bracelet (NZ) (Pins) made a good start to her Australian career when finishing a close-up third in the Allan & Helen Angus Hcp (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday behind So You Swing (So You Think).
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