NZ Racing Desk
This is where you'll find a variety of articles which may be of interest. If you have anything to contribute, we'd love to hear from you.19 Feb: Miss Federer ruled out of Breeders’
Published - 19 Feb 2019
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Andrew Carston’s prospects of winning the Gr.2 J. Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes...
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19 Feb: Wondering retired
Published - 19 Feb 2019
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Triple Group One winning sprinter Start Wondering has been retired after suffering a minor tendon...
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19 Feb - More black-type assaults by Marsh
Published - 19 Feb 2019
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Pleased to have runners in both two-year-old features, Marsh is even more thrilled with the...
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18 Feb: Mark Todd returns to training
Published - 19 Feb 2019
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“They sent him to me to do something with before going to New Zealand, and then I got a phone call,...
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27th Jan: New Rider For Danzdanzdance
Published - 28 Jan 2019
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2 times Group 1 winner mare has a new rider for her next assignment
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27th Jan: Talented filly Sydney bound
Published - 28 Jan 2019
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Group Two winner Xpression will do the rest of her racing on Australian soil after departing for...
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25th Jan: Successful return home for McDonald
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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New Zealand ex-pat jockey James McDonald made a winning return to his favourite track on Saturday...
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25th Jan: Three-peat for Te Akau in Karaka Million
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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An outside barrier couldn’t stop classy filly Probabeel, with the Jamie Richards-trained juvenile...
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25th Jan: Volpe Veloce back in winning form
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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Parker advised the mare would now be set for the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa on...
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25th Jan: Ardrossan back to his best with Ellerslie sprint
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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“Chris Phillips, our vet, has done a wonderful job with him and, although it is early days yet, he...
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25th Jan: Crowning glory for King Louis
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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“Speaking with Jason (before the race), he needs to take a bow,” Bary said. “We had spoken about...
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25th Jan: Five To Midnight gets deserved win at Ellerslie
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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“I was pretty confident at the line as he stuck his head out,”
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25th Jan: Local upsets in Timaru Stakes
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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Local galloper He Kin Fly upset the applecart when he stormed to a comprehensive victory in the...
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25th Jan: High-priced youngster impressive on debut
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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“Our target for Equinox is the Sistema Stakes at Ellerslie so we will take a similar path to the...
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25th Jan: All About Magic impressive at Riccarton
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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Local galloper All About Magic backed up the thoughts of her trainer Michael Pitman when she saw...
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24th Jan: Demonetization makes winning return
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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“He’s done really well. He was much more user friendly today when we were saddling him up,”
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24th Jan: NZ Derby contender scores at Counties
Published - 27 Jan 2019
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2000m, he has already performed over the trip, it won’t hold any fears, and then just one run into...
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14th Jan: Protest decides three-year-old race
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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Less than a neck separated the first four runners’ home in an exciting finish to the three-year-old...
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14th Jan: Probabeel races to Karaka Million favouritism
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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“We got a bit off them and it took a bit to wind up but that last 100m was awesome,”
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13 Jan: Louis strengthens Richards’ Million hand
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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“Jamie has now qualified six horses for the Karaka Million and that’s an unbelievable achievement...
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13th Jan: Exciting talent notches first stakes victory
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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Promising mare Supera added some significant value to any potential broodmare career she may have,...
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13th Jan: Madison County too tough in Levin Classic
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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“Provided he comes through this well there is no reason he wouldn’t (go to Ellerslie),”
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13th Jan: Quality mare back to her best at Trentham
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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“Based on today she was happy enough at the 2100m so we might look at a race like the Ranvet with...
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13th Jan: Cautious approach with Dawn Patrol
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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“We worked him in the morning and when he came off the track, he just hadn’t put in like we thought...
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13 Jan: Apprentice set for lengthy recovery following fall
Published - 13 Jan 2019
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The Mauritius-born Bholah was having his first ride for the day on his employer Steve Tyler’s...
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4th Jan: Rae backing the West Coast
Published - 04 Jan 2019
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“We used to do this trip as a family working holiday but now my wife Lisa’s got a job and she...
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4th Jan: Balham thriving ahead of Marton Cup
Published - 04 Jan 2019
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"We're expecting the same sort of run we saw in the Manawatu Cup and he's definitely...
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3rd Jan: Meadows in search of first stakes victory
Published - 04 Jan 2019
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“I think he is good enough, he can reel off some pretty fast sectionals,”
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3rd Jan: Peaceful ready to throw cat among pigeons
Published - 04 Jan 2019
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"She was heavily in season a lot of the time she was in Melbourne and couldn't be on...
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28 Dec: Kiwi Ida puts Thorndon credentials on the line
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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"We've entered her for the Thorndon Mile but we'll just wait and see. If she proves...
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27 Dec: Black-type targets ahead for Savy Yong Blonk
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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“I think she will probably go to the Desert Gold now at Wellington, we’ll give her a trip away and...
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26 Dec: Another sparkling performance from Danzdanzdance
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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“We will just see after that, but the Doncaster (Gr.1, 1600m) has got to be a big chance and then...
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26 Dec: Pitman team take Wingatui feature
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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The magic hands of evergreen horseman Chris Johnson paved the way for the Michael & Matthew...
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26 Dec: Weight no barrier for Indecision
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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Smart racemare Indecision gave her rivals weight and a comprehensive beating when she led all the...
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26 Dec: Punters rocked in Eight Carat
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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Lightly-raced filly Pinmedown caused an upset when winning the Gr.2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat...
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26 Dec: Hypnos mesmerises his opposition in Listed feature
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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Hypnos was likely to be seen next in the Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m) on January 12 at Trentham.
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26 Dec: Appellant bursts into Karaka Million calculations
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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“They are both big, strong fillies so we will push on to the Million now.”
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26 Dec: Stakes races beckon recent purchase
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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“It’s great, Brendan and Jo buying Cambridge Stud and investing so much in the industry, so it is...
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26 Dec: Late Christmas present for Bambry
Published - 27 Dec 2018
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It was Bambry’s fourth start as a trainer and she said she was delighted to have achieved her first...
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17 Dec: Bostonian ready for Railway
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“He enjoyed his day out and had a nice hit-out. It was perfect leading into the Railway.”
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16 Dec: Cutadeel sends classic warning to three-year-old
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“He’s a promising staying horse who had to do a bit then so it was a really good effort,”
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16 Dec: Tiger Silk underlines Oaks potential at Ellerslie
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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Possible tilt at the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham in March.
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15 Dec: Queen Of Diamonds has some class
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“She is a very nice filly, a very classy individual,”
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15 Dec: Sultan Of Swing has all the right moves at Te Rapa
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“He will probably go to the Rich Hill Mile now,”
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15 Dec: Mongolian Marshal extracts revenge in Waikato Cup
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“He’s quite brilliant over a mile so it had us wondering.”
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15 Dec: Belle Du Nord upsets at Te Rapa
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“That was really good as it’s been a long time between wins,”
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15 Dec: Wellington Cup the aim for impressive Awapuni winner
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“The Marton Cup is penalty free, so if we could win that it would be perfect as the lead-in to...
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15 Dec: Three-pronged Railway bid by Rogersons
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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Gift of Power, who has won 10 of her 19 starts, is being set for her main target of the summer, the...
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15 Dec: Te Akau strengthen Karaka Million line-up
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“Chris bought Yourdeel out of the Little Avondale draft at Karaka,” Norwood said. “He’s an...
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15 Dec: Fiscal Fantasy on track for Final
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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Trainer Frank Ritchie has pint-sized mare Fiscal Fantasy ready to roll for her big mission at...
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14 Dec: Return imminent for Monarch Chimes
Published - 17 Dec 2018
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“Then we are right back into it, heading towards Warrnambool.”
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8th Dec: Top-shelf result for Spirits Aubeer
Published - 09 Dec 2018
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“I don’t think he knows how good he is.”
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8th Dec: Danzdanzdance glides to Group One success
Published - 09 Dec 2018
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“We will probably have to start planning something for Sydney as a fresh campaign,”
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8th Dec: A million reasons to like the Lad
Published - 09 Dec 2018
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“He’s only had two trials and still doesn’t know what he’s doing, so he is a pretty special little...
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8th Dec: Classic assignment for Lincoln Falls
Published - 09 Dec 2018
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Talented three-year-old Lincoln Falls notched his second victory from three starts when successful...
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8th Dec: Princess Kereru on track from G1 feature
Published - 09 Dec 2018
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Talented Matamata sprinter Princess Kereru has a Group One target in her sights after she...
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8th Dec: Marzemino caps special day for Dawn Williams
Published - 09 Dec 2018
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“We’ll be picking some nice races for her because she still has next season when she will be a lot...
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8th Dec : Australian victory provides life-changing moment
Published - 09 Dec 2018
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“He will have a spell at some stage and then we can look at either Sydney or Brisbane, but as long...
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7th Dec: Fourth Captain Cook tilt for Authentic Paddy
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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Manawatu warhorse Authentic Paddy will line-up for his fourth tilt at the Gr.1 Rydges Wellington...
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7th Dec: Options galore for Wyndspelle
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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“I went and walked the Trentham track on Thursday and I thought it was genuinely in the heavy...
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7th Dec: Total Excess primed for first stakes test
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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Undefeated three-year-old Total Excess is being set for his first tilt at stakes company in the...
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7th Dec: Ardrossan back with Marsh
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is in no hurry with talented galloper Ardrossan, who has returned...
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6th Dec: Burgundy Belle scores on debut
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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That could involve a tilt at the Gr.3 Mongolian Khan Trophy (1200m) at Ellerslie next month, a race...
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6th Dec: Marsh’s Wakefield chances rest with Killin
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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"The colt should be competitive. He's done everything right,"
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6th Dec: Jon Snow set to ascend to throne
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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"He was super in that trial, just cruised along and did his thing. He won really nicely,"
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5th Dec: Blinkers helped promising filly
Published - 07 Dec 2018
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Regally bred filly House of Cartier picked up her first career win at Pukekohe Park on Wednesday,...
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29 Nov: Update on Awapuni
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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A return to racing on the reconstructed home turn at Awapuni is targeted for March 1, 2019.
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29 Nov: Thurlows enjoying Glory Days
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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Bill Thurlow thinks Glory Days might be the best horse he’s trained.
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29 Nov: Big plans for Exuberant
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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“He’s looking very good and his big aim is the Karaka Million.”
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29 Nov: Annie Okay showing plenty of potential
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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Shaun Clotworthy was quick to recognise Annie Okay's potential - now he's hoping...
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28 Nov: Pike holds strong hand in Otaki features
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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“Sacred Judgment is a nice progressive horse coming through and from gate two he is nicely placed...
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28 Nov: Kay lauches a Trentham assault
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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“I just wanted to give him a run there ahead of the Captain Cook Stakes (Gr.1, 1600m), that’s the...
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28 Nov: McNab back from Queensland
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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"I've found Brisbane really good and while it hasn't been a raging success, I feel...
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27 Nov: Group 1 winner makes winning trial return
Published - 29 Nov 2018
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The first target for Melody Belle is the Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 1...
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27 Nov: War Affair returning back to Singapore
Published - 27 Nov 2018
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Stephen Marsh is disappointed he won’t get an opportunity to test War Affair again this season.
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26 Nov: Clerk Of The Course
Published - 25 Nov 2018
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We’ve all seen them, but what is the deal with those grey horses that canter behind the field in a...
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25 Nov: Promising pair provide early Te Rapa action
Published - 25 Nov 2018
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“He is a very attractive horse who had trialled up nicely coming into today,”
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24 Nov: Upset in Pukekohe feature
Published - 25 Nov 2018
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“What I liked about the ride was that he didn’t come out and try and go around them. He balanced...
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24 Nov: Igraine outstanding in Counties Cup
Published - 25 Nov 2018
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Imported mare Igraine rubber-stamped her quality as a stayer of note when she downed a handy...
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24 Nov: Bostonian back in emphatic fashion
Published - 25 Nov 2018
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One of the best of last season’s three-year-old crop showed he was back in no uncertain terms with...
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24 Nov: Cup goals for Beefeater
Published - 25 Nov 2018
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“As long as he pulls up well from his exertions then he will run in the Cup at Wanganui,”
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24 Nov: Patience the key for talented three-year-old
Published - 25 Nov 2018
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“As long as he pulls up well from Saturday, he will go to the Bonecrusher next,”
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22 Nov: Noble Got Big Plans For Bavella
Published - 22 Nov 2018
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"Already we are thinking of the autumn and the Group One races for her but we've got to...
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22 Nov: Megablast set for audacious tilt at Counties Cup
Published - 22 Nov 2018
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Wet track specialist Megablast will contest Saturday’s Gr.3 Ssangyong Counties Cup (2100m)
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21 Nov: Embellish Retired
Published - 22 Nov 2018
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Embellish will head to Cambridge Stud
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21 Nov: Wide draw concerns Richardson
Published - 21 Nov 2018
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Group One-winning mare Volpe Veloce will attempt to add more black-type to her record when she...
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21 Nov: Weather watch on Counties ahead of Cup
Published - 21 Nov 2018
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Leith Innes has picked up the ride on Five To Midnight with his regular rider Johnathan Parkes...
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20 Nov: Hiflyer aiming for sprinting feature
Published - 20 Nov 2018
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Top Te Aroha galloper Hiflyer will take an unorthodox path to the Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at...
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19 Nov: Oaks in-mind for talented filly
Published - 20 Nov 2018
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Peter and Dawn Williams excited about the future of their fillies
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19 Nov: Doncaster for Te Akau Shark
Published - 20 Nov 2018
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After impressing with victory in the Gr.1 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) at Riccarton earlier...
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19 Nov: More Glory Days Ahead
Published - 20 Nov 2018
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Waverley mare Glory Days took a step toward a few northern features when making a successful...
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17 Nov: Media Sensation wins in Guineas
Published - 18 Nov 2018
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Sensational win in the Guineas for the Peter and Dawn Williams I Am Invincible filly
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17 Nov: Bizzwinkle wins the New Zealand Cup
Published - 18 Nov 2018
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Just twelve months ago rider Sam Spratt was the toast of Riccarton after securing her first New...
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17 Nov: Andrew Carston wins his first black type
Published - 18 Nov 2018
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It was a milestone win for the 2018 Gavelhouse.com Newcomer To Training recipient as it was his...
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17 Nov: Early morning call brings joy for Satherley
Published - 18 Nov 2018
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A phone call from the National Racing Bureau in the early hours of Saturday morning delivered an...
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15 Nov: Wyndspelle Captain Cook bound
Published - 15 Nov 2018
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After yesterdays win at Awapuni Wyndspelle will go to the Captain Cook
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15 Nov: High Spirits out of Cup
Published - 15 Nov 2018
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High Spirits scratched from Cup due to injury
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15 Nov: Collett avoids further surgery
Published - 15 Nov 2018
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Pukekohe jockey Alysha Collett won't need further surgery to help mend her fractured heel.
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