Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva crown

The remarkable story of Kiwi-bred champion Mr Brightside rolled into his seven-year-old season with a historic defence of his title in the A$750,000 Gr.1 Crown Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.

Sharp N Smart ready for next step on Melbourne path

Co-trainer Graeme Rogerson is looking forward to stable star Sharp N Smart taking the second step on a journey to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) in November when he steps out at Te Rapa on Sunday in the Waitoa Free Range Chicken Mile (1600m).

Outstanding mare tops Te Akau season success

Te Akau Racing collected top honours at the 2024 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards on Sunday evening, which was headlined by Imperatriz, who was named SENZ Horse of the Year, while the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson partnership were Trainer of the Year.

Kelsos hope for history to repeat in Gold Trail

Ken and Bev Kelso are no strangers to big-race success during the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival, and the Matamata trainers will attempt to add another Hastings trophy to their collection when Alabama Lass steps out as favourite in Saturday’s Gr.3 HBPB Thoroughbred Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m).

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