Ellerslie given green light
Ellerslie has been given the green light to return to racing following the conclusion of a successful trials meeting on Monday.
Memorable week for Elsdon Park
Matamata thoroughbred nursery Elsdon Park have had a memorable week in Sydney with the progeny of young broodmare Daniela’s Magic, culminating in stakes success at Randwick on Saturday.
Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign
Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick.
Reserve met on blue-blood Stella Splendida
Bidding is now open for the 51 lots available on the latest gavelhouse.com fortnightly auction, which includes a former Te Akau Racing mare with outstanding pedigree credentials.
Verry Elleegant’s brother makes perfect start to jumping career
Well-related New Zealand-bred gelding Affluential made the perfect start to his jumping career at Pakenham on Sunday when winning his maiden hurdle in his first outing over fences.
Paddock pick coming up trumps
Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent.
Star Shadow makes impressive debut
Two-year-old filly Star Shadow made an impressive winning debut at Otaki when she came from last on the home corner to take out the McMillan Equine Feeds 2YO (1300m).
The Hottie scorches sprint rivals at Riccarton
The Hottie produced an ideal prelude to next Saturday’s Listed Great Easter Stakes (1400m) with a dominant display down the chute at Riccarton Park on Saturday.
Winning homecoming for Mr Mojo Risin’
Talented four-year-old Mr Mojo Risin’ has recently returned home after a successful stint in Melbourne, and he has wasted no time in making his mark on a New Zealand racetrack.
War Machine provides tonic for Moroney stable
A tough week for Ballymore Stables ended on a positive note after New Zealand-bred three-year-old War Machine ran away with the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday under the guidance of Jordan Childs.
Pride Of Jenni steals Queen Elizabeth show
On a day of great racing at Randwick, bonny Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni was the undoubted star with her dashing display to win the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) under another daring Declan Bates ride.
Wonderful result for Mynott at Otaki
If ever a horse deserved a big race victory it is the consistent sprinter Imwonderfultonight, and the mare got that result at Otaki on Saturday when she took out the Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m).