Ironic twist to Aegon’s presence at Sandown
The irony of Aegon running at the highest level in Australia in what may arguably be a lesser challenge for more than double the prizemoney of a feature event at home hasn’t been lost on Andrew Forsman.
Derby on the cards for Wairarapa Cup winner
Foxton horsewoman Chrissy Bambry doesn’t plan to die wondering this season with her exciting three-year-old Opawa Jack.
Walker savours another memorable moment
Mark Walker’s rip-roaring season produced another milestone victory at Taupo on Tuesday when the Te Akau head trainer unveiled a highly regarded juvenile to deliver on debut.
Hong Kong active on second day of Book 2
Hong Kong buyers were active on day two of New Zealand Bloodstock’s Book 2 yearling sale, with four of the five top lots sold earmarked for the Asian racing jurisdiction.
Young guns enjoy dream first pinhook
20-year-old Brooke Hawthorne and her partner Ryan Stacey enjoyed a successful first pinhooking venture when their handsome Impending colt out of Prudence Perfecto was snapped up for $115,000 during the Book 2 Sale of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale.
Double Te Rapa delight for Foote
Ben Foote’s upcoming feature race prospects were given significant boosts on Friday at Te Rapa where his lightly tried three-year-old Loosespender and top sprinter Babylon Berlin delivered everything expected of them.
Foote finishes Karaka with a flurry
Bloodstock agent John Foote was busy on the final day of the Book 2 Sale at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka, signing for eight lots.
Hyspec to make raceday return
A long road of recovery will come to an end for Hyspec when she lines-up in the Ascot Park Hotel Handicap (1200m) on Thursday.
Taranaki Cup test for local mare
Promising mare Mary Louise will have the biggest test of her career when she heads to New Plymouth Raceway on Saturday.
Sears active at Karaka
Toowoomba trainers Tony and Maddysen Sears have made their presence felt at Karaka this week, securing six horses across the Book 1 and 2 Sales at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales.
Dalziel run continues hot-streak with Hennessy Lad
Lightly-tried three-year-old Hennessy Lad has continued the winning run for syndicator Wylie Dalziel when successful at Sandown on Saturday in the Robert Hunter Handicap (1800m).
Honest mare provides Beck with stakes triumph
A textbook ride from in-form jockey Jasmine Fawcett aided eight-year-old mare Honesty to land the prize in the Listed Positive Signs + Print Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) at Wingatui on Saturday.