Jim Marks beyond compare as an equine veterinarian
As an equine veterinarian Jim Marks was peerless, however, there was so much more to the man who brought new standards to his profession and all the while lived life to the full.
Mr Brightside shines as NZTBA Horse of the Year
The Seton Otway Horse of the Year went the way of star galloper Mr Brightside at Saturday’s New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at Karapiro.
Savabeel top of the pops again
Outstanding Waikato Stud stallion Savabeel again made the headlines at the 2024 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Property Brokers National Breeding Awards, securing his ninth Grosvenor Award, Dewar Award, and Centaine Award respectively.
Trelawney Stud crowned Breeders of the Year
Famed Cambridge nursery Trelawney Stud were announced the Sir Patrick and Justine, Lady Hogan Breeders of the Year at Saturday’s New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Property Brokers National Breeding Awards.
Lim’s Kosciuszko wins third Lion City Cup
Feature wins do not come easy but Trelawney Stud bred Lim’s Kosciuszko made his win in Sunday’s S$300,000 Lion City Cup (1200m) look like a walk in the park.
Cameron Ring claims top prize at Industry Excellence Awards
Cambridge Stud Bloodstock Manager Cameron Ring capped off a weekend to remember after taking away the supreme Entain Excellence Award at the inaugural Industry Excellence Awards in Auckland on Sunday night.
Myers masterclass at Waverley
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Kevin Myers was at his masterful best at Waverley on Sunday winning all five
Matthews collects first Jump Jockeys’ Premiership
Portia Matthews didn’t believe a Jump Jockeys’ Premiership title was even a possibility twelve months ago, but a phenomenal season in the saddle has put any self-doubt firmly to rest.
Victory Roll provides big return for new connections
The decision to buy Victory Roll for just A$2250 has paid dividends for the new connections of the Kiwi-bred three-year-old, who scored a hard-fought win in Saturday’s A$120,000 TAB Highway Plate (1800m) at Randwick.
Showmanship back in winning groove
Formerly a rising star of Western Australian ranks, lightly raced eight-year-old Showmanship returned to the winners’ circle for the first time in almost two years in Saturday’s A$150,000 Sportsbet Race Replays Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield.
Reign It In strikes winning form with Otaki upset
Enigmatic galloper Reign It In returned to winning form after a frustrating twelve-month period for both the horse and his trainer Roydon Bergerson when he took out the Levin Truck Services-sponsored Open 1200m at Otaki on Saturday.
Sterling Express continues winning winter for Brosnan
Matamata trainer Mark Brosnan’s rich vein of winter form continued with an impressive performance by Sterling Express in Saturday’s Property Brokers & Katie Walker 3YO (1400m) at Te Rapa.