Derby dreaming for Eminent’s son Dulcet
Promising three-year-old gelding Dulcet took an important step towards the Gr.1 VRC Derby (2500m) when running out a ready winner at Sale on Wednesday for trainer Chris Waller.
Wexford three-year-olds shine at Taupo
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott aren’t short of talented three-year-olds in their stable this season, and Geriatrix looks to be another promising type after breaking his maiden impressively at Taupo on Wednesday.
Quality mare in tip-top order for Livamol challenge
Pearl Of Alsace has enjoyed a faultless preparation and will strip at the top of her game for Saturday’s Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings.
Group sprint tailormade for in-form mare
Te Akau Racing couldn’t have wished for a better fit at Hastings on Saturday for talented mare Romancing The Moon.
A million reasons to stay in NZ
Glenn Old’s phone has been ringing red hot over the last couple of weeks after Adam I Am’s impressive maiden victory at Matamata last month, but the talented four-year-old will remain in New Zealand.
Southern rivalry heating up
Another chapter in the rivalry between top fillies Illicit Dreams and Viva Vienna will be written on Saturday when the pair meet once more in the Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m) at Ashburton.
Hastings a happy hunting ground for MacGregor
The final day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival has been a happy hunting ground for Alby MacGregor and Times Ticking, and the Opaki trainer is hoping that continues on Saturday.
Chittick relishing opportunity of a lifetime
Pride will be an over-riding emotion for Mark Chittick when I Wish I Win goes to the post for Saturday’s A$20 million The TAB Everest (1200m) at Randwick.
Prendergast welcoming sunny forecast
Like many trainers around the country, Vicki Prendergast has been frustrated by the wet weather of late, but is welcoming the sunny forecast leading into the final leg of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival at Hastings on Saturday.
Moeraki makes pleasing return
Group Three performer Moeraki made a pleasing return to his homeland on Tuesday when winning his 800m trial at Matamata.
Lupo Solitario on track for Sarten
Exciting three-year-old Lupo Solitario is exciting trainer Danica Guy ahead of his first tilt at stakes level next weekend.
Trainer keen on Enthusiastic’s Taupo prospects
Enthusiastic’s debut run last month was better than it reads on paper and, with a slice of luck this time, is expected to show his true worth on Wednesday when he returns to Taupo.