By Wally O'Hearn, on June 30th, 2017
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has announced stakes increases of more than $2 million for Feature and Premier 2 meetings next season.
Minimum stakes for non-maiden races at all Feature meetings will rise to $22,500 as part of a $6.5 million funding boost from the New Zealand Racing Board for each of the next two seasons. . . . → Read More: Stakes increases next season
By Wally O'Hearn, on June 30th, 2017
Will Gordon and Justa Charlie (2) on their way to winning at Trentham when beating Kipkeino and Sea King.
Cambridge-based rider Will Gordon is prepared to travel far and wide in his pursuit of the NZ Jumps Jockeys’ premiership.
The 21-year-old Englishman has 12 winners to his credit in the title race, one behind . . . → Read More: Gordon travelling far and wide
By Wally O'Hearn, on June 29th, 2017
Sellwood (Darren Danis) providing Don Sellwood and David Wilson with a thrill when clearing maiden ranks at Te Awamutu last month.
It’s been a few years since Don Sellwood retired from a highly successful training career, but he’s still getting a thrill out of racing.
In fact, the name Sellwood has been in the . . . → Read More: Spring in Sellwood’s step
By webadmin, on June 29th, 2017
SACRED GURU looks a strong chance at the Waikato Racing Club’s Meeting at Te Rapa this weekend, following another encouraging gallop at Cambridge this morning.
Working on the inside of a slow number two grass, SACRED GURU, who has derived much benefit from his impressive fresh up win, was sent 1000, completing the final . . . → Read More: Track Work 29 June 2017
By Wally O'Hearn, on June 28th, 2017
Jon Snow, parading after winning the Gr.1 Australian Derby, the feature which boosted interest in his dam.
Group One-producing mare Orinda has changed hands.
Orinda, the dam of Cambridge’s ATC Derby winner Jon Snow, has been purchased by Peter Yip, of the Hong Kong Breeders’ Club, who also has strong New Zealand ties.
“I . . . → Read More: Jon Snow’s dam changes hands
By Wally O'Hearn, on June 28th, 2017
A trip south is yet to be decided for Grand Rio, pictured winning at Ellerslie earlier this month.
Grand Rio’s connections have yet to get serious about a trip south for the Gr.3 eStar Winter Cup at Riccarton.
“It’s in the back of our minds and he’s among the nominations, but it’s a lot . . . → Read More: No grand Riccarton plan just yet
By Wally O'Hearn, on June 28th, 2017
Jon Snow (Damian Lane) racing away with the Australian Derby and now a prime candidate for the Caulfield Cup.
The King and Queen of the three-year-olds at this year’s Sydney Autumn Carnival are progressing well towards important Melbourne goals.
Jon Snow and Bonneval, the pair who gave Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman . . . → Read More: Star 3YOs ready to take next step
By Wally O'Hearn, on June 27th, 2017
Pinzalot showing his class in his Tauranga win last October.
Injury-plagued Cambridge sprinter Pinzalot faces another lengthy break.
“He’s bowed a tendon so he’ll be having nine months off,” said trainer Mark Forbes.
Pinzalot, who returned home after suffering a similar injury in his Hong Kong debut, posted three wins and two placings in . . . → Read More: Further setback for Pinzalot
By webadmin, on June 27th, 2017
SCHIAPARELLI looked at peak fitness when galloping on the number two grass at Cambridge this morning. The markers were out 15 meters and the track was slow.
SCHIAPARELLI worked comfortably from the 1000 in 1:12, increasing pace over the final 600 in 38.1.
GRAND RIO and BLUE WAGON were together throughout 1000 in . . . → Read More: Track Work 27 June 2017
By Wally O'Hearn, on June 25th, 2017
Jordan Nason guiding Hui Hai Stars to a comfortable win at Te Aroha today.
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike completed a satisfying 24 hours when Hui Hai Stars dashed home to score an eye-catching win at Te Aroha today.
Fresh off a recent mid-winter holiday, Pike produced Dynamic Eagle for a comfortable victory at Tauranga . . . → Read More: Pike stars over weekend
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