In honour of the late Sir Patrick Hogan, New Zealand Bloodstock will open its 97th National Yearling Sales Series with a commemorative ceremony dedicated to the legendary studmaster, breeder, racehorse owner, and devoted family man.
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson will have numbers on his side as he prepares for Saturday’s Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes (1400m) on his home track.
Quality stayer Dionysus will be chasing a memorable victory at Trentham on Saturday for his local connections.
On the eve of the sale she was sourced from seven years ago, it has been announced that outstanding racemare Melody Belle will be inducted to the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.
The foot traffic at New Zealand Bloodstock’s Karaka sales complex has Haunui Farm principal Mark Chitty buoyed ahead of the National Yearling Sale, which kicks of at 11am this coming Sunday.
After coming so close in countless feature races, talented staying mare Zee Falls had a deserved moment in the spotlight
Ellis Winsloe’s immediate focus has switched to a prestige event closer to home after a Group One northern target has been ruled out for his talented performer Humbucker.
Tarzino has already made an impressive impact at the highest level and Westbury Stud are confident the best is yet to come for the young stallion.
Allan Sharrock is going to be travelling up and down the North Island in the next couple of weeks as he gets ready for some big events.
Katrina and Simon Alexander will be following a tried and true approach with their stable star La Crique when she resumes in Saturday’s Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham.
A move to a quieter environment has done the world of good for Tiger Fire, who is emerging as one of the most exciting stayers in the South Island this summer.
Former Kiwi galloper Marble Arch has stamped herself as a galloper to follow through the autumn following a dominant display in the Future Stars Series Heat at Pakenham on Thursday night over 1200m
