Three stallion service nominations, including one to headlining shuttle sire Satono Aladdin, have been donated for auction at the 2023 New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner in Hamilton on Sunday, May 7.
Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping it will be third time’s a charm with Waitak when he lines-up in the Gr.2 Queensland Guineas (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
As one door has closed at The Oaks Stud with the retirement from commercial duty of farm stalwart Darci Brahma another has remained wide open with U S Navy Flag to return to the Cambridge nursery.
Trainer Bryce Newman has one eye on the weather forecast for the weekend as he looks to bring his consistent mare Love For All north from her Bulls base to tackle the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
The Ben Foote-trained Sakura Girl will take on older mares as the classy filly prepares for a Queensland raid.
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) has announced the appointment of two integral business unit positions, Head of Thoroughbred Welfare and Sustainability and Head of Finance.
White Robe Lodge resident Ghibellines has made his mark on the biggest stage in Australia this season and, combined with excellent domestic results, the well-bred stallion continues to do the Mosgiel operation proud.
A sizzling trackwork gallop has given Timaru trainer Warwick Coles confidence Belardo gelding It’s Belsanto can make it three straight wins on his home track on Thursday.
Kiwi three-year-old Bitcoin made a good impression at his Australian debut when winning the Brandt Maiden Plate (2000m) at Ballarat on Wednesday for new trainer Lindsey Smith.
Robbie Patterson made his mark with a small team at last year’s Queensland winter carnival and is keen on a return trip.
Following an outstanding response from breeders, Windsor Park Stud has closed the book to Deep Impact’s recently retired Group One-winning son Profondo.
Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie will enter phase two of a special project when imported galloper Mahrajaan tackles Sunday’s Listed Manawatu ITM ANZAC Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni.
