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Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie will enter phase two of a special project when imported galloper Mahrajaan tackles Sunday’s Listed Manawatu ITM ANZAC Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni.

To Catch A Thief will sport a fresh look at Pukekohe Park on Saturday when he attempts to break his maiden after competing with recent distinction in far stronger company.

Southland dairy farmer Allan Tyler is used to his brother Kelvin making headlines in racing, however, on Saturday at Riccarton it was time to grab his own share of the limelight.

Under a deluge of rain at Awapuni on Saturday, local trainer Roydon Bergerson came very close to withdrawing Town Cryer from the Listed ANZAC Mile (1600m) at his home meeting the following day, but he is thanking his lucky stars that he didn’t.

Mapperley Stud has announced their service fees for the 2023 season with their Dual Group One-winning son of High Chaparral, Contributer, headlining their roster at a fee of $18,000+GST.

Leading New Zealand thoroughbred nursery Waikato Stud are looking forward to the 2023 breeding season where their stallion roster will once again be headed by eight-time New Zealand Champion Sire Savabeel.

The well-bred Just A Floozie’s trial performances have provided ample evidence that she has inherited a good share of the family ability.

Johnathan Parkes has wasted no time getting back in the groove after a much-needed break from riding, as he works his way closer to a significant milestone.

Smart trial performer Just A Floozie lived up to expectations when she made a winning debut at Avondale on Tuesday in the Avondale Classic (1200m).

Two of Australasia’s most anticipated stallion service fees have been announced with 2023 prices locked in for Champion Sire in waiting Proisir and his high-profile barn mate Satono Aladdin along with associate sires Ace High, Shocking and Vadamos.

Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks for her flat horses.

A change of tack with Inflamed could reap dividends at Riccarton on Saturday when the filly lines-up in the Listed New Zealand Bloodstock Warstep Stakes (2000m).