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 will chase the first leg of a major trans-Tasman double for Cambridge trainer Ben Foote at Trentham on Saturday.
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will tackle feature races with a high-quality trio at Trentham on Saturday.
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.
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.
Trainer Chris Wood is hoping Side Eye can continue his preparation the way he started it – winning.
Australian syndicator Darby Racing are daring to dream of Group glory with their recent New Zealand import Goldman.
Group One-winning mare Coventina Bay has been retired and is now destined to head across the Tasman in preparation for the next stage of her career.
Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley are gearing up for what could be a big day for their stable at Rosehill on Saturday.
Leading thoroughbred breeding nurseries Windsor Park Stud and Mapperley Stud have joined forces once again to secure the services of regally-bred Group One winner Profondo for stud duties.
Five-year-old mare Campionessa has made her mark in domestic weight-for-age company this preparation and her impressive progress will be rewarded with a trip to Australia.
Wiremu Pinn will be hunting more Group One success when he heads to Trentham this weekend.
