Flamebird shooting for black-type at Te Rapa
Promising filly Flamebird will be out to add some valuable black-type to her record when she heads to Te Rapa on Saturday.
Hall of Fame to benefit from high-quality stallion nominations
Three stallion service nominations, including one to headlining shuttle sire Satono Aladdin, have been donated for auction at the 2023 New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner in Hamilton on Sunday, May 7.
Third time could be the charm for Guineas runner
Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping it will be third time’s a charm with Waitak when he lines-up in the Gr.2 Queensland Guineas (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
Changing of guard at The Oaks Stud
As one door has closed at The Oaks Stud with the retirement from commercial duty of farm stalwart Darci Brahma another has remained wide open with U S Navy Flag to return to the Cambridge nursery.
Newman would love further black-type
Trainer Bryce Newman has one eye on the weather forecast for the weekend as he looks to bring his consistent mare Love For All north from her Bulls base to tackle the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Sakura Girl bound for Queensland via Travis
The Ben Foote-trained Sakura Girl will take on older mares as the classy filly prepares for a Queensland raid.
NZTR announce Welfare and Finance leadership appointments
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced the appointment of two integral business unit positions, Head of Thoroughbred Welfare and Sustainability and Head of Finance.
White Robe’s Ghibellines heads unchanged fee roster
White Robe Lodge resident Ghibellines has made his mark on the biggest stage in Australia this season and, combined with excellent domestic results, the well-bred stallion continues to do the Mosgiel operation proud.
It’s Belsanto shoots for hat-trick at Timaru
A sizzling trackwork gallop has given Timaru trainer Warwick Coles confidence Belardo gelding It’s Belsanto can make it three straight wins on his home track on Thursday.
Ballarat win sets Bitcoin on Derby path
Kiwi three-year-old Bitcoin made a good impression at his Australian debut when winning the Brandt Maiden Plate (2000m) at Ballarat on Wednesday for new trainer Lindsey Smith.
Patterson eyeing another Brisbane venture
Robbie Patterson made his mark with a small team at last year’s Queensland winter carnival and is keen on a return trip.
Profondo’s book closed
Following an outstanding response from breeders, Windsor Park Stud has closed the book to Deep Impact’s recently retired Group One-winning son Profondo.