Pike on weather watch
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will have a number of runners heading to Tauranga and Rotorua this weekend, but he is wary of potential heavy rain headed for the regions.
Gibbs farewells Group performer Warsaw
Quality four-year-old Warsaw has been sold and will continue his career offshore.
Ladies Man building into big spring
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock is using Saturday’s Gr.3 Hunterville Vet Club Metric Mile (1600m) as a crucial step along the road to bigger and better things for Ladies Man.
Summer focus for Orchestral
One-time Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) favourite Orchestral has been ruled out of the southern Classic.
Australia-bound Skew Wiff chasing Golden target
Last-start Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) winner Skew Wiff has contested her last race in New Zealand for the foreseeable future, with co-trainer Mark Walker confirming the mare will head to Te Akau’s Cranbourne base early next month.
Prowess’ spring campaign back on track
After a couple of false starts, Group One winner Prowess had her first public hit-out the season in an exhibition gallop alongside stablemate Contemplation at Matamata on Wednesday.
Owners knock back big money for smart 3YO
Impressive debut winner Lupo Solitario has been the subject of major buyer interest but will continue his career in New Zealand this season.
First trial winner for Ferrando
Westbury Stud stallion Ferrando had his first trial winner at Cambridge on Tuesday courtesy of Grove Street in his 800m heat, and co-trainer Graeme Rogerson is hoping the colt can take his winning form into his debut at Tauranga on Saturday.
Adam I Am a winner
Matamata trainer Glenn Old could be in for an exciting season with four-year-old gelding Adam I Am following his five-length demolition of his rivals in the Christmas At The Races 22nd Dec 2023 (1200m) at his home meeting on Wednesday.
Sydney stint on the cards for Sacred Satono
A trip across the Tasman could be on the cards for Sacred Satono this spring following his pleasing first-up runner-up effort behind Johny Johny over 1200m at Te Rapa last Sunday.
Experience to stand Fonsi in good stead
Fonsi will headline a quartet of promising three-year-olds representing multi-talented horseman Chad Ormsby at their home meeting at Matamata on Wednesday.
Jockey quandary for Rogersons
Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson could find themselves in search for a new jockey for Sharp ‘N’ Smart come Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) time following the release of the weights for the time-honoured race on Tuesday.