Brisbane on radar of talented sprinting mare
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend.
Miss Pearl a family affair
Ascot Park trainer Tommy Beckett has had plenty of highlights in his three decades of training, but the pinnacle came a fortnight ago when Miss Pearl won at Riverton.
Mcdonagh a timely addition to NZ’s riding ranks
With the jumps season fast approaching, Dylan Mcdonagh has been a welcome addition to the depleted New Zealand jumps jockey riding ranks in the last week.
Imperatriz arrives home
Australasia’s darling of the turf Imperatriz has returned home to Te Akau Stud in New Zealand for a spell following a stellar season in Australia.
Season-ending injury for Lucky Sweynesse
New Zealand-bred sprinter Lucky Sweynesse has been ruled out of the rest of the season after suffering an injury during his victory in the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Queensland still a possibility for La Crique
Dual Group One winner La Crique has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander, with the couple faced with their sternest test with the mare in the last couple of weeks.
Chattahoochee chasing further family honours in Easter
Consecutive victories have propelled Chattahoochee toward his first crack at a black-type feature.
Vila Belmiro chasing deserved maiden at Ellerslie
Nigel Tiley is hoping to see a deserved maiden success for Vila Belmiro as he lines up a warm-favourite for the TAB 1100 at Ellerslie on Wednesday.
Blandford family full of stakes success stories
An investment in an English mare more than 30 years ago is continuing to reward Blandford Lodge, with a homebred descendant successful on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick.
Dennis bookends home meeting
Ascot Park trainer Robert Dennis continued his good run of form at his home track on Sunday, securing a winning double and bookending the eight-race meeting in the process.
Derby path continues for Antrim Coast
Antrim Coast continued his upward Derby trajectory on Saturday, despite having to settle for second in the Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield.
Stellar month for Temperton
Manawatu horsewoman Gail Temperton has experienced a stellar month, which got even better on Saturday when her homebred mare Royal Flower attained black-type when placing in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2100m) at Trentham.