Forsman’s Melbourne hopefuls impress at trials
A pair of exciting young prospects from Andrew Forsman’s stable are in the running to strut their stuff in Melbourne this spring.
Foxbridge in future for Casino Princess
Casino Princess earned her first stakes-level crown last month and Cliff Goss is eyeing a bigger prize with the talented five-year-old.
Group One targets for Faraglioni
Levin trainer Josh Shaw is keen to get an elite-level scalp with his Group One performer Faraglioni, and she will get her first opportunity this preparation in just over a month at Hastings.
Riccarton Park racing for a cure this Red Nose Day
The Canterbury Jockey Club and LOVERACING.NZ will stage the second annual Red Nose Raceday on Friday, 26 July, in support of New Zealand’s largest charitable funder of child health, Cure Kids.
Spanish Lad makes winning turn for Bell
John Bell has always had plenty of time for Spanish Lad and his patience has paid off with the well-bred three-year-old breaking maidens comfortably in the Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 1550 at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
Belardo Boy too strong in Opunake Cup
Belardo Boy is on target to defend his crown in next month’s Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 127th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton following his victory in Tuesday’s rescheduled Listed Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration Opunake Cup (1400m) at Hawera.
Footes a key focus at Cambridge
Well-travelled gallopers Ultimate Focus and Keegan have settled well into racing life back in New Zealand for Ben and Ryan Foote, who will start the pair at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
Greene making the most of MAAT opportunities
David Greene is taking a good opportunity to run his last start winners Goldiluxe and Toa Haka in MAAT grade at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
Ritchie upbeat about latest European purchase
Shaune Ritchie has returned from another overseas buying trip with high hopes his latest acquisition can outdo his first international purchase.
Opie hopes for better luck in return to Hawera
Gavin Opie’s last visit to Hawera ended before it began, but the Te Aroha trainer hopes an unexpected return to the South Taranaki track on Tuesday will produce a much better outcome.
Promising juveniles to debut for Sharrock at Hawera
Stratford trainer Gavin Sharrock will line up a promising pair of two-year-olds at Hawera on Tuesday where he is keen to see if they can back up some impressive trial and jump out performances of late.
Furnished Bradman a key Opunake Cup contender
A seasoned version of talented galloper Bradman has shown up to the races this term and he will be out to continue a top-tier campaign in Tuesday’s rescheduled Listed Sinclair & Electrical Opunake Cup (1400m).