Forsman hopes for further trans-Tasman success
Notable black-type performances in both New Zealand and Australia on ANZAC Day may have set the tone for a big trans-Tasman weekend for Andrew Forsman.
Rogerson hopes for two successful Saturdays at Te Rapa
Hall of Fame trainer Graeme Rogerson is hoping to see his distinctive red, blue and green colours feature prominently at Te Rapa on both of the next two Saturdays.
Fresh Impendabelle a threat in Cambridge Breeders’
Impendabelle proved herself at the highest-level last campaign, and the talented filly is poised to strike in a fresh state in Saturday’s Gr.3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.
McCarthy duo on song for Te Rapa
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan will head to Te Rapa on Saturday with a couple of in-form runners for breeder-owner Greg McCarthy, and she is expecting them both to go well.
Mr Mojo Risin’ too slick in Anzac Mile
Cambridge raider Mr Mojo Risin’ capitalised on a dream rail run to capture his first stakes victory when he claimed the Listed TAB Anzac Mile (1600m) at Otaki.
O’Sullivan looking to break partnership record
The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott training partnership have been in white hot form this season with 48 wins to their credit, including seven at Group or Listed level, headed by the victory of Molly Bloom in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton in November.
Super Easy Western Australia bound
Hallmark Stud have announced that their resident stallion Super Easy will continue his breeding career across the Tasman following his recent purchase by Lewthwaite Thoroughbreds.
Team Te Akau set their sights on Adelaide riches
Te Akau Racing’s Mark Walker was busy packing on Thursday morning as he readied himself for a trip to Adelaide to link up with a five-strong arsenal from the team’s Cranbourne base that will contest most of the major events at Morphettville on Saturday.
Patience pays off with foundation mare
November Rain was a standout filly for Matthew Goodson and Dianna Perron, but she has proven to be a test of patience as a broodmare for the husband-and-wife duo, which was rewarded on Saturday through the deeds of her daughter No Rain Ever.
Brancaster Bomber looking to strike at Phar Lap Raceway
Trainers Sophie Hargreaves and Naomi Murfitt will be on a fact-finding mission when they head to Phar Lap Raceway with Brancaster Bomber on Wednesday.
Sun shining on potential Group One hope
Progressive filly Moonlight Magic took a significant last-start step toward the goal of a third Group One winner for The Sunlight Trust with her breakthrough success at stakes level.
Per Incanto service fee remains unchanged
Little Avondale Stud has elected to keep their resident stallion Per Incanto at a service fee of $50,000 plus GST for the 2024 season. The son of Street Cry has had another successful season highlighted by Belclare’s second consecutive win in New Zealand’s premier fillies and mare race, the Gr.1 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1600m).