Luberon caps top weekend for Stud in Sweynesse thriller
Cambridge Stud’s outstanding weekend continued at Rotorua on Sunday, with their exciting mare Luberon adding a valuable black-type success to her name in the Gr.3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m).
Spencer continues family legacy for Schumacher
Taranaki horseman Aidan Schumacher has put his faith in the family of his foundation broodmare Mini Manday over the last few decades, and his loyalty paid off in a big way on Saturday when Spencer took out the Gr.3 Valley D’Vine Restaurant Spring Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.
Victoria Derby on Truth Or Dare’s radar
Truth Or Dare’s performance in the Listed Super Impose Stakes (1800m) at Flemington on Saturday is set to give Te Akau Racing an indication of whether they have a Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) contender on their hands.
Pride Of Jenni dazzles in Feehan
Star Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni put on yet another stunning front-running display to prevail in a thrilling Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at The Valley on AFL Grand Final eve.
Love Poem stamps Guineas credentials
Love Poem propelled herself up the fixed-odds market for the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) with a dominant first-up performance at Te Rapa on Friday.
Hello Youmzain doubles European Group tally
The good times continue to roll for Cambridge Stud shuttle stallion Hello Youmzain, with his first crop Northern Hemisphere representatives breaking new ground.
Vale Zed
Grangewilliam Stud stallion Zed, the sire of 11-time Group One winner and Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) heroine Verry Elleegant, has passed away, aged 22.
Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva crown
The remarkable story of Kiwi-bred champion Mr Brightside rolled into his seven-year-old season with a historic defence of his title in the A$750,000 Gr.1 Crown Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.
Sharp N Smart ready for next step on Melbourne path
Co-trainer Graeme Rogerson is looking forward to stable star Sharp N Smart taking the second step on a journey to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) in November when he steps out at Te Rapa on Sunday in the Waitoa Free Range Chicken Mile (1600m).
Ellerslie given green light for racing’s return
Ellerslie is set to host some of the biggest race meetings on the calendar this season, but for Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) chief executive Paul Wilcox, one raceday stands above the rest.
Another highlight for super sire Per Incanto
Little Avondale Stud’s Per Incanto has reached another memorable milestone in his decorated stallion career.
Catalogue Live for NZB’s 2024 Ready to Run Sale
The 2024 edition of the world’s best sale of two-year-olds is now only 70 days away, and New Zealand Bloodstock is excited to unveil another stellar catalogue for the Ready to Run Sale at Karaka.