Well-travelled mare House Of Cartier (Alamosa) will have her second start back in New Zealand at Tauherenikau on Monday with trainer and co-owner Peter Didham looking for her to provide some answers on future plans he has for the valuable broodmare prospect. House Of Cartier will tackle the Listed Property Brokers Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) after finishing second over 1400m at Trentham last month in the first run of a new campaign. The five-year-old mare commenced her career in New Zealand under the guidance of Pukekohe mentor Nigel Tiley,…
Month: February 2021
Concert Hall escapes serious injury after nasty barrier incident
Trainer Roger James admits he feared the worst as he watched his star mare Concert Hall (NZ) (Savabeel) crash through the outside fence at New Plymouth on Saturday after escaping from the starting gates prior to the start of the Gr.3 Powerworx Taranaki Cup (1800m). The last start Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) winner was a hot favourite for the feature event on the card and was calmly being loaded into her barrier when she suddenly lurched backwards, dislodging rider Danielle Johnson, before careering away from the start at full pace.…
Cole ends wait for second stakes winner with Taranaki triumph
After producing a Group One winner in just his second season of training, young Byerley Park-based conditioner Steven Cole has had an extended wait to add to his black type success. A drought stretching five seasons ended on Saturday when promising Showcasing colt Magneto (NZ) dashed away from his two-year-old rivals in the Gr.3 Woburn Farm 2YO Classic (1200m) at New Plymouth. The win ended a frustrating run of minor placings at stakes level for Cole, who produced Dukedom (NZ) (Bachelor Duke) to win the 2016 Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m)…
Beyond The Winning Post | George Simon
Commentator George Simon is living his childhood dream, Emily caught up with him in his man cave Iggy’s to learn more about his career and race calling.
Beyond The Winning Post | Carena West
Emily joins Ellerslie’s fashion ambassador Carena West and Milliner Claire Hahn for a lesson in dressing for Fashions in the Field competition.
Beyond The Winning Post | Sir Peter Vela
Emily joins Sir Peter Vela for lunch at Pencarrow Stud.
Trainers’ tips for Winton
We’ve asked the trainers for their thoughts on two of the feature races at Winton today (Sunday). If they were not available we have gone with the thoughts of Trottech. Winton: Race 7 (Trot) 1) Horse Of Course – Honest & reliable. Rates a decent First4 prospect from his ace draw. (Trottech) 2) Tolkien – Mobile will suit him. Won well on speed two back. Will need a bit of luck. (K Larsen) 3) Sage Trouble – Hasn’t fired up like she can recently. Others rate in front of…
American Eyretime breathing easier
By Jonny Turner American Eyretime’s recent workout form suggests she could have her rivals gasping for air at Winton on Sunday. The Brett Gray trained mare has been breathing a little easier after undergoing a wind operation after her last start in the Southland Oaks Final. If her recent Winton workout wins are anything to go by the procedure has been a raging success. However, the true test will come when the four-year-old is tested on race day. “She had a wind operation and so far she has been pretty…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 07 February 2021
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Selections | Winton – 7 February
Selections for Sunday’s Winton meeting Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race GARRICK KNIGHT Form Analyst Race 112.12pm 7 Bettastar9 Sassy’s VC5 Endless Dreams6 Valynda Race 212.37pm 11 Aveross Spitfire3 The Naenae Express15 Marie Long4 Franco Jordan Race 31.02pm 5 Random Jude3 Dont Ask 10 Peregrine6 Sunday Invasion Race 41.27pm 4 Shot In The Dark11 Matrika1 Miss Auckland9 Calico Hill Race 51.52pm 4 Maudarchy2 Sally Lindenny 11 Miss Bamboocha3 Awapuni Race 62.17pm 1 Boudica7 Robyns Shadow 3 Mighty George9 Bettors Highlight Race 72.42pm 8 Smokin Bandar4 Steve10 Afterburner6 In Sequence Race 83.07pm 5 A Taste…