Almanzor secures permanent residency at Cambridge Stud
Former shuttle stallion Almanzor’s flying days are now behind him, with Cambridge Stud announcing their Group One-producing sire will remain a permanent resident of New Zealand.
Burdan Stumblin Ona training Dream
Matamata horsewoman Chelsea Burdan will line-up her first runner as a trainer this week, albeit a few years earlier than anticipated.
Plenty of Gossip surrounding Matamata debutant
There is plenty of anticipation heading into Matamata’s Wednesday meeting, with local trainers Darryn and Briar Weatherley set to unveil exciting filly Gossip.
Talented mare back in best range at Matamata
Cliff Goss is looking forward to stepping his talented mare Casino Princess back up in distance at Matamata on Wednesday, while he will also unveil another promising type earlier on the card.
The Grand Tour Racing Festival set for Season 3
The Grand Tour is once again set to bring the festival vibes to New Zealand’s premier racecourses, when season three kicks off in Hastings with the iconic Livamol Classic Raceday on October 12.
Wrote a firm favourite with breeders and buyers
Wrote continues to find favour with breeders and the tried horse market also remains strong for the progeny of High Chaparral’s Group One-winning son.
Brilliant Ceolwulf has Pride second guessing
An explosive second-up win by Gr.1 Australian Derby (2400m) runner-up Ceolwulf at Rosehill has put trainer Joe Pride in two-minds about the best path to pursue this spring.
Class prevails as Quintessa lands Cockram
Group One winner Quintessa returned with a bang when running out a resounding winner of the Gr.3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Dawn rises to Heatherlie challenge
In-form galloper Rise At Dawn got off the canvas to score an unlikely victory in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m) at Caulfield on Saturday as he made it three wins in succession.
Legacy to continue for Monovale mare
Monovale Farm have found plenty of excitement watching homebred gelding Rise At Dawn succeed across the Tasman, particularly with the next of his dam’s progeny about to hit the track in the farm’s colours.
Master Marko takes Riccarton feature
Rugged galloper Master Marko was toughness personified at Riccarton on Saturday when he produced a front-running victory in the main race on the day, the TAB Open Mile (1600m).
Stakes-bound filly tops Te Akau treble at Riccarton
Te Akau Racing celebrated five winners across three venues on Saturday, including the exciting return of stakes-bound filly The Victress at Riccarton Park.