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Mare overcomes adversity to hit Group heights

August 24th 2026A major injury suffered as a youngster didn’t stop Brah Spring enjoying a lucrative racing career with following stakes success as a broodmare for Little Avondale Stud. The Darci Brahma mareRead more

Prima Bella lands Toy Show Quality

August 22nd 2026In-form mare Prima Bella (NZ) (Per Incanto) added valuable black-type to her record with a determined victory in Saturday’s Gr.3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy allowedRead more

Nick Johnson to depart as NZTBA Chief Executive

August 20th 2026New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA) Chief Executive Nick Johnson will step down on Friday 2 October, bringing his three-year tenure leading the Association to a close. JohnsonRead more

David Hayes reveals plans for superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising

August 19th 2026Hong Kong’s superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising’s (NZ) (Shamexpress) defence of his Gr.1 $20 million The TAB Everest title begins in earnest when the champion contests a crucial barrier trial atRead more

New arrivals add to Waikato Stallion Parade line-up

August 18th 2026Four exciting new additions to New Zealand’s stallion ranks will add further interest to an outstanding line-up when the Gavelhouse.com Waikato Stallion Parade returns this weekend. Charyn, ReturnRead more

A Hint of Spring

August 18th 2026While most of the country is ensconced by the gloom of winter, a hint of spring broke through at Ruakaka last Saturday in a region sometimes known as the Winterless North. The seaside track is theRead more

Cosmic Crusader completes Melbourne feature double

August 15th 2026Former Western Australian star Cosmic Crusader (NZ) (Maurice) kept his perfect Melbourne record intact and completed a rare feature double in Saturday’s A$300,000 Gr.2 Catanach’s Jewellers PBRead more

Broodmare career beckons Inflamed

August 13th 2026Triple black-type winner Inflamed (NZ) (Ghibellines) has been retired and will join the White Robe Lodge broodmare band, with resident sire Alflaila selected as her first mating. Bred and raced byRead more

Kiwi Chronicles -The follow through

August 4th 2026Awarded New Zealand Breeders of the Year a little more than a week ago, Cambridge Stud has not taken its foot off the accelerator since. Sir Brendan Lindsay was presented the award as a result of aRead more

Quintabelle takes Winter Cup

August 1st 2026Consistent mare Quintabelle (Embellish) upset the applecart with a resolute finishing run to take out the Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 129th Winter Cup (1600m) on Saturday for local RiccartonRead more

Allpress back on the stakes-winning bus

July 30th 2026Lisa Allpress is back in the stakes-winning groove, steering the Tony Pike-trained Back Of The Bus (Hello Youmzain) to victory in Thursday's Listed Phils Electrical & Gipsy Caravans Ryder StakesRead more

Per Incanto works his magic with prestigious sire double

July 29th 2026Per Incanto's remarkable stud career reached another milestone on Saturday night when the Little Avondale Stud stallion claimed both the Dewar Award and the Centaine Award at the New ZealandRead more

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