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Nerve Not Verve thriving ahead of Auckland Cup

Michael Moroney believes he has Nerve Not Verve spot on for Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m).

Holt keen on Proisir share

Proisir’s emergence as a source of Group One success hasn’t escaped the attention of prominent Australian owner Carl Holt.

Bonecrusher hope in line for Sydney

Wexford Stables have moved on from the unfortunate circumstances that blighted Asterix’s last outing and the talented son of Tavistock remains on target for the Sydney autumn carnival.

Leading jumps jockey joins flat ranks

The newest flat racing apprentice in New Zealand racing has joined the ranks in part to try and help him win the jumps jockey title.

Jeffries family fizzing after Australian Guineas triumph

They may be 18,000km apart, but Legarto’s win in the Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) brought Warwick and Alice Jeffries a lot closer on Saturday.

Derby runner-up heading to Sydney

Andalus will head across the Tasman next month after nearly pulling off a massive upset in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Confidence boosting win for Tevere

A victory on New Zealand racing’s biggest stage is set to give talented mare Tevere a much needed boost of confidence after a luckless run at Group level this season.

Last-gasp Guineas triumph for Legarto (NZ)

Exceptional filly Legarto overcame a nightmare run down the Flemington straight to deliver a first New Zealand triumph in Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m).

Laking to realise Derby dream

Canterbury jockey Jason Laking has always dreamt of riding in the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) and he will finally get his opportunity at Te Rapa on Saturday in the $1 million feature.

Desert Lightning set to strike in Derby

Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are hoping they can upset the applecart when they head to Te Rapa on Saturday.