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Thursday, April 28 2022
McDonald hunts G1 win with Girl

The Clint McDonald trained Ancient Girl (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) notched the biggest win of her career at Morphettville last month, and the Cranbourne-based horseman hopes a second dash to Adelaide can deliver a similar result at the highest level.

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Thursday, April 28 2022
Hawkesbury targets for Kiwi trio

Sydney trainer John O’Shea is looking forward to racing at Hawkesbury on Saturday where he will line-up a trio of Kiwi-bred runners.

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Wednesday, April 27 2022
Rangi Toa wins Australian debut

Former Kiwi Rangi Toa (NZ) (Shamexpress) made a winning start to his Australian career when victorious over 1400m on the Kensington track at Randwick on Monday.

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Wednesday, April 27 2022
Excelida on target for Anniversary Vase

Ben Hayes is bullish about the chances of Excelida (Exceed and Excel) in the Listed Anniversary Vase (1400m) at Sandown on Saturday.

Posted by: AT 11:23 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Wednesday, April 27 2022
No Arc for Verry Elleegant

A tilt at the Gr.1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2400m) is no longer on the table for Australasia’s darling of the turf, Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed).

Posted by: AT 11:22 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Monday, April 25 2022
Tokorangi salutes at Caulfield

Talented mare Tokorangi (NZ) (Redwood) was back in the winner’s circle for the first time in more than 12 months when coming from near the rear of the field in the Yulong Stud Handicap (1400m) to score in emphatic fashion.

Posted by: AT 11:33 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Monday, April 25 2022
Kukeracha relishes Sunshine State

The Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha (NZ) (Night of Thunder) returned to the winner’s circle in style when he doubled his black-type tally with a resolute victory in the Listed Tails Stakes (1640m) at Doomben on Saturday.

Posted by: AT 11:32 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Saturday, April 23 2022
Sword Of State to Queensland

Quality three-year-old colt Sword Of State (Snitzel) pleased connections when winning an 1100m trial at Matamata on Wednesday and will now take his place amongst Te Akau Racing’s travelling contingent to Queensland. 

Posted by: AT 12:35 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Wednesday, April 20 2022
Kiwi-bred filly scores first up

Three-year-old filly Solstice (NZ) (Tavistock) has won her Australian debut, finishing strongly to win The Big Screen Company 3YO Maiden Plate (1100m) at Bendigo on Wednesday.

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Tuesday, April 19 2022
Time called on outstanding jumper Zed Em

Grand Annual Steeplechase hero Zed Em (NZ) (Zed) will not make it to a fifth consecutive marathon after falling for the first time in his lengthy career at Pakenham on Easter Monday, with connections electing to retire the grand jumper.

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Tuesday, April 19 2022
Undefeated Kiwi-bred on way to Derby dance

The apple clearly hasn’t fallen too far from the tree as far as emerging New Zealand-bred stayer and current Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) favourite Detonator Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) is concerned.

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Sunday, April 17 2022
Another Group Three for Polly Grey

She is the gift horse that just keeps on giving and on Saturday at Randwick seven-year-old mare Polly Grey recorded her sixth black-type success when a dominant on-pace winner in the Gr.3 JRA Plate (2000m).

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Sunday, April 17 2022
Milford breaks through in Easter Cup

The Michael Moroney-trained Milford scored a narrow triumph in Saturday’s Gr.3 Easter Cup (2000m) at Caulfield.

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Sunday, April 17 2022
Ayrton back with Group Three bang

Classy galloper Ayrton sounded an ominous warning to his Queensland Winter Carnival rivals when resuming from a lengthy break to win the Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

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Saturday, April 16 2022
Kiwi acquisition scores in Frank Packer

New Zealand filly Verona has quickly repaid her new owners when landing the Gr.3 Frank Packer Plate (2000m) at Randwick on Saturday.

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Friday, April 15 2022
Berry sweats on drying track for Mo'unga

In what has been a stop-start autumn for Mo’Unga (NZ) (Savabeel), the Gr.1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) is shaping as a perfect campaign reboot, provided the Randwick track continues to dry out.

Posted by: AT 11:34 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Friday, April 15 2022
Mo'unga tops Neasham's trio

Annabel Neasham heads into the final Group One of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival with a three-pronged attack on the All Aged Stakes and she will be hoping that a bit of misfortune could prove to be a blessing in disguise.

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Thursday, April 14 2022
Marroni in fine order for Group test at Randwick

Another bold showing is expected from an improved Marroni (NZ) (Makfi) on Saturday when he steps out at Randwick in his second Australian appearance.

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Thursday, April 14 2022
Swansong for Tofane

Tofane will be vying to finish her racing career on a high on Saturday when she lines-up in the Gr.1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick.

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Wednesday, April 13 2022
Hong Kong hopes for Mr Brightside

Trainers Ben and JD Hayes are hoping to be up in Hong Kong alongside their father David racing at Sha Tin in December.

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Wednesday, April 13 2022
Zayydani top weight in Easter Cup

Zayydani (NZ) (Savabeel) will be the highest rated horse in the Gr.3 Easter Cup (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday as the Ben & JD Hayes mare targets group one riches in the Queensland Winter.

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Wednesday, April 13 2022
Ayrton all set for Victoria Handicap return

In many ways, it doesn’t really matter how Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) goes in Saturday’s Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m), merely getting back to the races is a triumph.

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Tuesday, April 12 2022
Melbourne Cup on radar for Junior

Kiwi import Daqiansweet Junior (NZ) (Sweet Orange) will go for a break before preparing for the spring after a stellar campaign for Pakenham trainer Phillip Stokes that concluded with a game third placing in Saturday’s Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m).

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Monday, April 11 2022
Century for James and Wellwood

Having raised the bat for a century, Roger James and Robert Wellwood are looking to build their innings further in black type races in the next two weeks.

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Sunday, April 10 2022
Tavistock 4YO strikes at Caulfield

 Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr were supremely confident that talented stayer Deepstrike would be the horse to beat in the Dexion Victoria Handicap (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday, and their judgment proved accurate....

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Friday, April 08 2022
Kiwis land Provincial Championships Final

A pool of prominent Kiwi owners have enjoyed a good payday when the Kris Lees-trained Kinloch took out the lucrative A$500,0000 Polytrack Provincial-Midway Championships Final (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.

Posted by: AT 01:27 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Friday, April 08 2022
Tigertiger to relish heavy conditions

It’s looming as another Heavy track in Sydney on Saturday for day two of The Championships and while some trainers are lamenting the expected conditions, Rob Blacker is unfazed.

Posted by: AT 01:26 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Friday, April 08 2022
Weight right for Stockman in Sydney Cup

The right form reference – tick; beating the handicapper – tick; heavy track – tick.

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Friday, April 08 2022
Timing perfect for back-up Queen

Trainer Brad Widdup is relying on a tried and tested formula to help luckless mare Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls) snare an elusive Group One win on the second day of The Championships at Randwick.

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Friday, April 08 2022
Former Kiwi adds intrigue to Oaks

Kris Lees and new stable acquisition Le Villi (NZ) (Puccini) have had about as much time to get to know each other as a couple on a speed dating experience.

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Friday, April 08 2022
Kiwi-bred's stocks rise with wet weather

Proven Thoroughbreds principal Jamie Walter has been rubbing his hands together as Sydney has been hit by a deluge of rain this week.

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Friday, April 08 2022
Unfinished business in Queen Elizabeth for Verry Elleegant

Despite believing that Verry Elleegant’s heavy-track superpowers may not be what they once were, Don Goodwin is heading across the Tasman hoping to see something very special from his champion mare in Saturday’s $4 million Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick.

Posted by: AT 12:14 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Thursday, April 07 2022
Gypsy Goddess to lap up Oaks distance

Trainer David Vandyke can’t wait to see Gypsy Goddess (NZ) (Tarzino) over more ground at Randwick on Saturday.

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Tuesday, April 05 2022
Yonce after crowning glory

Cambridge horseman Ross McCarroll has resisted the urge to head to Sydney this weekend to watch his mare Yonce line-up in the Gr.1 Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m).

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Tuesday, April 05 2022
Kahma Lass joins Freedman barn

The Anthony and Sam Freedman stable unveiled some of its newest additions at Wednesday’s Balnarring jumpouts, including Group One winning mare Kahma Lass (NZ) (Darci Brahma).

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Tuesday, April 05 2022
Queen Elizabeth test for I'm Thunderstruck

I’m Thunderstruck will be out to improve on his last two runner-up results when he heads to Randwick on Saturday to contest the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m).

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Monday, April 04 2022
Junior sets sights on Sydney Cup

Progressive stayer Daqiansweet Junior (NZ) (Sweet Orange) will attempt to defy recent history on Saturday as he sets out to become the first horse since Gallic (NZ) (Zabeel) in 2007 to complete the Adelaide Cup/Sydney Cup double in the same year.

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Monday, April 04 2022
D-day looms for Gold Medals

This Thursday marks four weeks until the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival and D-day is looming regarding whether Gold Medals (NZ) (Elvstroem) makes a historic 10th appearance at the jumps extravaganza.

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Sunday, April 03 2022
Moroney mare shows Verve in Chairman's victory

The Michael Moroney-trained mare Nerve Not Verve (NZ) (Shocking) scored her biggest success to date when landing the Gr.2 Chairman’s Quality (2600m) on Day One of The Championships at Royal Randwick.

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Sunday, April 03 2022
The Cunning Fox St Leger bound

Reliable Man gelding The Cunning Fox (NZ) has reiterated his staying credentials when taking out the A$200,000 Bendigo St Leger Trial (2200m) on Saturday.

Posted by: AT 12:45 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, April 03 2022
Mr Brightside shines in Kiwi-bred Doncaster trifecta

Ben and JD Hayes have claimed their first Group One victory since taking the helm at Lindsay Park when Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) headed home a New Zealand-bred 1-2-3 in the A$3 million Gr.1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) when finishing over the top of I’m Thunderstruck (NZ) (Shocking), with consistent mare Icebath (NZ) (Sacred Falls) finishing third.

Posted by: AT 12:44 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Sunday, April 03 2022
Sale calling for The Inferno

A chance discussion with a rival trainer has led to New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run sale graduate The Inferno (Holy Roman Emperor) being targeted at the inaugural running of The Country Discovery at Sale.

Posted by: AT 12:42 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Friday, April 01 2022
Regal Lion puts Redcraze Racing in the spotlight

As well as giving his retiring co-trainer Murray Baker a shot at an astonishing sixth and final win in the Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday, rapid improver Regal Lion (NZ) (Jakkalberry) is shining the spotlight on an emerging family-run New Zealand breeding and syndicating operation.

Posted by: AT 01:48 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
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