La Crique enjoying time out
Four-year-old mare La Crique has gone for a break following her brave third placing in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes (2050m) where she suffered interference when making her bid for glory.
Abel looking forward to her Group One debut
Tegan Abel, one of the lesser lights of northern apprentice jockey ranks, is a mixture of excited and nervous ahead of her Group One debut on Dusty Road in Saturday’s Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham.
Unbeaten Pearl Of Alsace lands Cuddle Stakes
Talented mare Pearl Of Alsace extended her unbeaten run to five when she stepped up to stakes company with a narrow victory in the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) a Trentham.
Familiar colours to the fore in St Leger
RBC Racing’s blue, gold and black colours were carried to Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) glory by Miss Mossman in 2014, and on Saturday they struck black-type gold again at the same Trentham meeting – this time with up-and-coming stayer Ess Vee Are in the Listed Barneswood Farm New Zealand St Leger (2600m).
Walker edging closer to record
Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season.
Wallace keen on patient approach
Trainer Jim Wallace was delighted with how his Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Pennyweka came through her exertions, but was leaning towards playing the long-game with the daughter of Satono Aladdin on Sunday.
Sakura Girl set to bloom in Oaks
Sakura Girl will chase the first leg of a major trans-Tasman double for Cambridge trainer Ben Foote at Trentham on Saturday.
Couple “won’t die wondering” with Group One fillies
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will tackle feature races with a high-quality trio at Trentham on Saturday.
Son of Zed ‘one out of the box’
Chico Sonado has a long way to go to reach the lofty heights of his three-quarter sister Verry Elleegant, but his connections believe he has inherited some of the family talent.
Forsman hoping luck rides with Aegon
Andrew Forsman is confident Aegon is up to the task that awaits him in Saturday’s All-Star Mile (1600m) if the five-year-old gets his fair share of luck at Moonee Valley.
Wood has eyes on multiple venues
Trainer Chris Wood is hoping Side Eye can continue his preparation the way he started it – winning.
Australian syndicator seeking autumn gold with Kiwi import
Australian syndicator Darby Racing are daring to dream of Group glory with their recent New Zealand import Goldman.