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Unfavourable x-rays prove a blessing in disguise for Baxes

October 27th 2026Exciting colt Coniston (NZ) (Wootton Bassett) was destined for the sales ring as a yearling, however, unfavourable x-rays curtailed those plans, which has proven to be a blessing in disguise forRead more

Kiwi Chronicles – Two peas

October 27th 2026Do the owners of Spring Champion Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) winner Proxima Dea (Tarzino) own a crystal ball? It would seem so – how could they know that the filly, whose name in Portuguese translates toRead more

Trelawney makes winning impact at Trentham

October 26th 2026Brent and Cherry Taylor’s Trelawney Stud enjoyed a rewarding day at Trentham where the Waikato farm celebrated a winning double and collected further black type with a future member of theirRead more

Coniston claims Sarten Memorial

October 26th 2026Coniston (Wootton Bassett) got his Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) campaign back on track at Te Rapa on Labour Day when claiming the Gr.2 James & Annie Sarten MemorialRead more

Raging Blizzard heads Sha Tin quintet with New Zealand connections

October 25th 2026New Zealand-bred sprinter Raging Blizzard (Per Incanto) gained a deserved stakes breakthrough in Sunday’s Gr.2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin, heading a successful afternoon for horsesRead more

Outstanding Myers ride helps Tisse win Thompson Handicap

October 25th 2026New Plymouth gelding Tisse (Belardo) has broken through for a maiden black type success at Trentham, thanks in large part to a well-judged Kelly Myers ride. Allowed to start at odds of $18 in theRead more

Sir Albert back to his best at Riccarton

October 24th 2026Consistent performer Sir Albert (Savabeel) found his way to the top step of the podium at Riccarton on Saturday when he held out a determined bid from race favourite Hakkinen to secure victory inRead more

Cosmic Crusader soars to Cox Plate glory

October 24th 2026New Zealand-breds filled three of the first four placings in a unique running of the A$6 million Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Flemington on Saturday, and it was Cosmic Crusader (Maurice) who shoneRead more

Te Akau Racing strike in Riccarton three-year-old feature

October 24th 2026Exciting filly Sword Of Stars (Sword of State) thrust her name into contention for Group One glory at Riccarton next month when she downed a handy line-up of three-year-olds in the Gr.3 War DecreeRead more

Soverato secures valuable black type

October 24th 2026Talented mare Soverato (Vadamos) headed a New Zealand-bred trifecta when she claimed the third and most significant win of her career to date in Saturday’s A$300,000 Gr.3 Powerflo Solutions TesioRead more

Riley’s achievement highlights a pathway into thoroughbred breeding

October 23rd 2026 Riley’s achievement highlights a pathway into thoroughbred breeding Cambridge Stud’s Riley Bennett was recognised on Monday morning with the presentation of his Level 3 Equine BreedingRead more

Hennessy reflects on Ocean Park’s Cox Plate heroics

October 22nd 2026The Cox Plate is one of the most coveted prizes in Australasian racing, and while anticipation builds towards the 106th running on Saturday, Matamata horseman Gary Hennessy is reflecting fondly onRead more

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