The Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton Park on Saturday was Central Districts raider Floral Art’s main target this preparation, however, missing out on a start could work in her favour according to trainer Peter Didham. The daughter of Road To Rock is first on the ballot for the feature race, but will likely start in the Christchurch Casino Winter Classic (2000m) and Didham believes the extra distance will benefit his mare, who favours wet tracks. “The idea was to get into the Winter Cup on a…
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Kiwi mares flying the flag for leading nurseries
Two of New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred nurseries will be keeping close tabs on Randwick on Saturday where trainer John O’Shea will kick-off the spring preparations of their talented mares. Group One performer Rondinella will carry the colours of co-breeders and part-owners Haunui Bloodstock in the Spring Preview Handicap (1400m). It will be her first raceday outing for O’Shea and he is happy with the six-year-old mare after her two recent unplaced trials over 1040m and 850m. “She has trialled well and she is going well, so I expect her to…
Finalists announced
The four finalists for the Sir Patrick and Justine Lady Hogan Breeder of the Year Award were announced by the New Zealand Breeders Association this week. Last year’s winner Nearco Stud is nominated, along with The Oaks Stud, Trelawney Stud and Waikato Stud. The NZTBA have also announced the nominees for the Eight Carat Broodmare of the Year as Bak da Chief, Evana, Meleka Belle and Platinum Elle. Nearco Stud Limited is owned by South Island businessman Greg Tomlinson, who after a passion for racing, bought his first mare in…
Hastings targets for Kingsclere duo
Kingsclere Stables’ Two Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) and Sherrif (NZ) (High Chaparral) trialled over 1100m at Taupo on Wednesday and co-trainer Robert Wellwood was happy enough with what he saw. Group Three winner Sherrif finished third in his heat behind Catalyst (NZ) (Darci Brahma) and Aretha (NZ) (Charm Spirit), while Group One performer Two Illicit ran fifth in her heat behind multiple Group One winner Avantage (Fastnet Rock). “I am really happy with Sherrif,” said Wellwood, who trains in partnership with Roger James. “He is coming up as good as…
The Shark – best at Cambridge on Saturday 18-01-20
The Shark heads back to Cambridge Raceway for the second Saturday in a row this time for Waipa Trotting and Pacing Cups Day. For more punting information head to The Punters Lounge Race 1 8 Military Man: Got it wrong on debut early but was pretty handy afterwards. Clearly can run a bit. Manners here and he’s the one to beat. 9 Rough And Ready: Looked like greenness cost him winning last week. Kept coming right to the line but didn’t really want to extend. Good enough. 7 Sportngoodtime: Very nice…
The Shark – best at Auckland on Friday 17-01-20
17 January 2020 , Punters Info The Shark heads to Alexandra Park for Friday night harness racing action in search of success under the ribbon of light. For more punting information head to The Punters Lounge Race 1 7 The Big Bird: Smart debutant with a big motor and a bit of a future. Astute stable and if doing things right should really be winning. 2 Asteria Lavra: Debutant from a smart trotting stable with some nice workout and trial form under the belt. Respect. 10 Daisy Hill: More than capable of…
RITA RACING REFORM PROGRAMME UPDATE #3
RITA Chairman, Dean McKenzie Photo: Supplied Good afternoon, the Board met recently in Auckland for its September meeting – its fourth formal meeting since being appointed to lead the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA). The regular Board agenda is split over two sessions to focus on TAB Performance and RITA’s Change Management programme on the reform of racing. I wanted to provide you with a summary of what was discussed and encourage you to share it with your members or stakeholders. Performance As has been previously signalled, the performance of the then…
The Bostonian on target for Australian Group One
Michael Cahill salutes as The Bostonian takes out the Gr.1 Kingsford-Smith Cup at Eagle Farm Photo: Grant Peters Class sprinter The Bostonian will head to Melbourne on Wednesday as he gets ready to tackle the Gr.1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley on September 27. Trainer Tony Pike is pleased with how the Jimmy Choux five-year-old has come through his winter break after a successful Queensland campaign that saw him strike twice at Group One level in the Doomben 10,000 (1200m) and Kingsford-Smith Cup (1300m). “He is looking a picture…
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