Double Cup delight for Myers
Kevin Myers’ stable successfully defended its crown in the Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) with rising staying star Aljay prevailing in a driving finish at Riccarton dominated by Central Districts raiders.
Pre-race drama no barrier for Legarto in 1000 Guineas
There was drama aplenty around Legarto’s triumph in Monday’s Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Monday – all of it before the field jumped.
Kirkland Buoyant after Stewards win
Sabin Kirkland was in a buoyant mood at Riccarton on Monday after his gelding Buoyant comfortably took out the Gr.3 Stewards Stakes (1200m).
Brooks front and centre among excited vendors in Ready to Run countdown
With New Zealand thoroughbreds excelling offshore and overseas buyers flocking back after a two-year absence, vendors have plenty of reasons to be upbeat in the countdown to this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale at Karaka – and none more so than Kit Brooks.
All systems go for unbeaten favourite
A small field will work in favour of hot-pot Legarto’s bid to extend her winning sequence to four when she steps out in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday.
Deerfield a gamble that keeps on giving
A punt taken on Deerfield as a younger proposition continues to pay dividends for the Bambry family with the promise of more to come from the durable nine-year-old.
Bugger the mortgage says Guineas contender
Until last month, Bruce Tapper had never trained a black-type winner. On Saturday, he has two decent chances to win a Group One classic.
Meadows out to upstage generous uncle in New Zealand Cup
Kevin Myers’ quest for a third victory in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Cup (3200m) could be undone by a horse he provided to his nephew Ashley Meadows in generous circumstances.
Kiwi import wins 500k Country Final
Four-year-old mare Toregene might not be straightforward, but the daughter of Mongolian Khan has the undoubted ability.
‘Exciting’ Derby prospect glides in trial
The progeny of Mick Price’s 2015 Victoria Derby winner Tarzino appears to be the source of another staying prospect for his flourishing Cranbourne stable in partnership with Michael Kent Jnr.
The joy of sharing
During six days of trading at New Zealand Bloodstock’s 96th National Yearling Sales, the Raptors Thoroughbred was active at the event and purchased six horses.
The Demand for young sires
On 20 April, bidding for New Zealand Bloodstock‘s 2022 National Online Yearling Sale concluded