Former Kiwi galloper Edit (NZ) (Swiss Ace) will be racing for A$1.3 million in his next start when he competes in The Kosciuszko (1200m) at Randwick on October 16. Edit was formerly trained by Shaun and Emma Clotworthy in New Zealand for whom he won two and placed in two of his six races for owner-breeder Gerry Harvey. The son of Swiss Ace was subsequently sold to Australian Bloodstock who entrusted him to the care of Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan earlier this year. He trialled up well over winter for…
Month: September 2021
Ocean Billy set to cross the Tasman
Rotorua trainer Bill Pomare has waited his entire life to have a horse good enough to compete in a Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), and now that he has, COVID-19 has denied him the chance to be there in person. Pomare is targeting the Gr.1 Caulfield (2400m) and Melbourne Cups with Ocean Billy (NZ) (Ocean Park), who booked his ticket across the Tasman when he won the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) in March. “It would have been completely out of our reach had he not won the Auckland Cup. It was…
Tokorangi to step out at Flemington
Last season’s Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) winner Tokorangi (NZ) (Redwood) will make her long awaited Australian debut at Flemington on Saturday, where she is likely to start in the Gr.2 Rose of Kingston Stakes (1410m) but also holds a nomination for the Listed Paris Lane Stakes over the same journey. Prepared by Michael Moroney, the daughter of Redwood transferred from the Kiwi conditioner’s Matamata barn last autumn but failed to make it to the start in the Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) “We had her over here getting her ready for…
Victorem facing retirement after scans reveal fractured pelvis
Victorem’s racing days might be over. It has been reported that Victorem has fractured his pelvis, which likely spells an end to his racing career. The seven-year-old son of I Am Invincible was a $7 chance in The Kosciuszko, which is to be run on October 16 for country sprinters, but will now miss that in what is a large blow to connections. Trainer Jenny Graham told SEN Track’s Andrew Bensley that the horse galloped well on Tuesday but did not pull up 100%. “The horse went through a scintigraphy…
Remarque sidelined with throat issue
Remarque will not race again this spring. Remarque has had plenty of hype surrounding him since his dominant debut win, but after a disappointing run in the Golden Rose Stakes on Saturday, he will be out for the remainder of the Spring Carnival. Trained by Michael, Wayne and John Hawkes, the younger brother of Golden Slipper Stakes winner Estijaab has been found to have a throat issue which could explain his failure to win since his debut back on January 16. An impressive debut from Remarque who was green but…
Khan’s Treasure salutes at Swan Hill
Three-year-old filly Khan’s Treasure (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) broke maiden ranks over 1600m at Swan Hill on Monday for Barry Goodwin and looks to have a future over ground. The daughter of Windsor Park Stud stallion Mongolian Khan was perfectly ridden by Zac Spain, finding a position just off the speed before accelerating past her rivals in the run to the line. “She drew a little bit sticky and wasn’t great to begin, but she was able to get a spot three pairs back and one-off and follow Ben Brisbourne’s horse…
Villaden strong winner on debut
Tavistock three-year-old Villaden (NZ) made an impressive start to his career over 1400m at Benalla on Sunday afternoon. Sent out favourite off the back of a trial placing, the Chris Waller-trained gelding came from a midfield position with an undeniable finish in the hands of Daniel Stackhouse to win going away by two and a-quarter lengths. Villaden was purchased out of our 2020 Karaka draft by agent Guy Mulcaster and the Kaha Syndicate for $220,000 and is a brother to the winner Young Werther, who also finished runner-up in the…
Prix De Turn in bold debut
Cranbourne trainer Matthew Brown was delighted with the run of first-starter Prix De Turn (NZ) (Turn Me Loose), who finished runner-up in a strong three-year-old contest over 1400m at Sandown on Saturday. The colt is by Turn Me Loose (NZ) (Iffraaj), a horse whom Brown followed closely through his racing career as his father Scott had a share in the triple Group One winner. Prix De Turn is a member of Turn Me Loose’s eldest crop, and the young Windsor Park Stud stallion is making a favourable impression with five…
Samarkand showcases staying talent
Murray Baker knows he’s got a good three-year-old staying prospect in Samarkand (NZ) (Mongolian Khan), an outstanding winner at Tauranga on Sunday. What he doesn’t know is what to do with him next. Baker, who trains at Cambridge with Andrew Forsman, clearly had a strong opinion of Samarkand from an early stage. The son of Mongolian Khan ran at Listed level in his first two races as a juvenile, where he finished fourth in the Champagne Stakes (1600m) and fifth in the Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m), both at Ellerslie last…
Kiwi trainer hoping to win in next MIQ lottery
Like more than 26,000 other overseas Kiwis, trainer David Browne is hoping to be home by Christmas. The Waikato horseman, who trains in partnership with his wife Emma-Lee, is currently campaigning a handful of their team in Melbourne, with much success, headlined by Elephant’s (NZ) (Shocking) Gr.3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) win last Saturday. “We are very happy with the way the team is going, they are all doing the job, so that is always good to see,” Browne said. “Sometimes you turn up to do these things and you don’t…