Geldof on song for spring targets
Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are hoping promising three-year-old gelding Geldof is in for a big spring following his pleasing 1050m trial win at Ruakaka on Tuesday.
Early setback proves a Group One blessing for stud
A mishap as a youngster prevented Skew Wiff from making it to auction and that injury cloud has delivered a silver lining result for breeder Waikato Stud.
Big week ahead for Footes
Cambridge trainers Ben and Ryan Foote will kick-off what will be a busy week for the pair when they take three runners to Cambridge’s synthetic meeting on Wednesday.
Sharp ‘N’ Smart leading the way for Redwood
The champagne was flowing at Westbury Stud’s table at the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards in Auckland on Sunday night following Sharp ‘N’ Smart being crowned IRT Champion Three-Year-Old of the Year and SENZ Horse of the Year.
Satisfying results for Rich Hill stallions at awards
The Rich Hill Stud stallion roster was to the fore when the 2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards category winners were unveiled.
Magico day for Oulaghan
It was a magical day for Mark Oulaghan on Sunday.
Imperatriz to remain a Valley Girl
Imperatriz will remain a Valley girl this spring with Te Akau Racing ruling out a bid at the A$20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 14.
Straight-forward spring return from Red Card
Multiple stakes-winning mare Red Card made the perfect return to racing when successful in the Precise Air Handicap (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
Jimmysstar shines brightly at Hastings
Promising four-year-old Jimmysstar’s future looks set to be across the Tasman following his eye-catching win in the Remember ‘Jooky’ Premier (1300m) at Hastings on Saturday.
Dimaggio hits it out of the park at Hastings
The connections of Dimaggio are hoping their gelding is in for a big spring following his gritty win in the Hastings – Heart Of Hawke’s Bay Premier (1600m) on Saturday.
Apostrophe leaves connections in awe
Roger James was resigned to defeat when legging jockey Warren Kennedy aboard Apostrophe at Hastings on Saturday, so he was pleasantly surprised to be greeting them at the winner’s stall following the Worlds Best Sprinter – Lucky Sweynesse Premier (1400m).
Successive wins for Young Werther
Multiple Group One performer Young Werther has relished racing in lesser-grade, with the Danny O’Brien-trained son of Tavistock lumping 61.5kgs to score in the Strathmore Community Bendigo Bank Handicap (2040m) at The Valley on Saturday.