Group Two-winning mare Marotiri Molly (NZ) (Per Incanto) was in full flight at the Foxton trials on Tuesday as she readies for further black-type assignments. From the early stages of her career, Marotiri Molly gained a reputation of running her rivals off their feet at the trials and this occasion was no different. Lining up over 850m, she jumped on even terms but swiftly broke the line to lead, continuing to extend that margin as she cruised to the line to win the heat by seven lengths with her regular…
Month: March 2025
Boutique breeders hit trans-Tasman Group jackpot
Family runs deep and fast for Northland couple Dirk and Nicci Oberholster who are enjoying a magical run with their small broodmare band. The Totara Park Stud principals are breeding from three closely related mares from the family of superstar Winx, with half-sisters Miss Vegas and Miss Bluebell combining at the weekend for a memorable winning double. Carlton House’s unraced daughter Miss Vega was firstly to the fore at Trentham as the dam of Vegas Queen (NZ) (Proisir), who produced a tenacious performance to land the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m).…
Ruby Ridge one of a number of chances for Blanchards at Cambridge tonight
Two meetings at Cambridge, including Friday’s dress rehearsal for their Night of Champions and a Sunday triple header all feature in this week’s harness racing around the country. Cambridge kicks things off today with Ashburton tomorrow before Friday Night Lights at Cambridge and Addington. Cambridge’s Friday programme features the two Waikato Flying Miles. Merlin, Duchess Megxit, Mo’unga and Rakero Rocket are the headliners in the Pacers event, with Australian Not As Promised lining up against Bet N Win and Oscar Bonavena in the Trotters’ Mile. Both races will be keenly…
Today’s Australian horse racing tips | Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Pearl Of Alsace retired after gutsy Cuddle Stakes performance
Group One performer Pearl Of Alsace has been retired. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Pearl Of Alsace came desperately close to a fairytale finish to her racing career, with the Group One performer retiring off the back of a second placing in Saturday’s Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m). A serious talent from day one, the daughter of Tavistock rose rapidly through the grades in her first racing preparation for trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray, winning her first five appearances, culminating in the 2023 edition of the Cuddle Stakes. Stepping…
Alflaila joins White Robe Lodge stallion roster for 2025
Alflaila defeats King’s Gambit in the Gr.2 York Stakes (2100m)Photo: Supplied Quality European galloper Alflaila has been secured for stud duties by White Robe Lodge, introducing one of the world’s great sire lines to New Zealand through his champion sire Dark Angel. Bred and raced by the famed Shadwell operation, Alflaila’s racing career is defined by resilience, consistency, and elite-level talent, as evidenced by back-to-back victories in the fiercely competitive Group 2 York Stakes (2100m), a race that has tested some of Europe’s best middle-distance horses. A winner on debut…
Zelia shines in Riccarton Pearl Series as Walsh lands double
Zelia winning the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series – Noms Close 31 March (1000m) at Riccarton Park on Saturday. Photo: Race Images South David Walsh’s golden run continued at Riccarton on Saturday when he collected a winning double at his home track courtesy of in-form runners Zelia and Toa Haka, and now he has his sights on black-type targets. The former champion jockey returned to the training ranks this season, and he has now won four and placed in five of his 12 starts since his comeback, with the pair adding…
Elite Stride quick out of the blocks
By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk A speedy customer on the track, Elite Stride had the perfect debut as a stallion when Who’s Ya Daddy won at Addington Raceway on Friday night. “He’s one from one,” says Alabar New Zealand’s General Manager Graeme Henley. “That was his first starter and first winner … he’s undefeated.” In just a three horse race Who’s Ya Daddy (Elite Stride – One Night Stand) was nursed along early in the Isaac Infrastructure Two-Year-Old Mobile Trot only to overhaul the pace-making Redpark Warrior to…
Addington’s annual owners night on this Friday
Trainers as well as owners are being encouraged to get along to Addington Raceway’s annual Owners night this Friday. Starting at 5pm, the expo is free to all. The night will feature a number of stall-holders and an array of prizes and giveaways including an accommodation package to Australia worth around $3000, Bed and Breakfast at the Commodore Airport Hotel in Christchurch, and a free entry for a yearling at the 2026 NZB Standardbred Yearling Sales. “We are hopeful of getting around 250 people along,” says Addington Raceway’s Sponsorship Manager…