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Breeders’ faith in War Machine rewarded

Jim and David Wallace are savouring the best of both worlds with their Ardsley Stud homebred War Machine.

Bright future tipped for debut winner

A bright future is being tipped for Super Photon following his debut win in the Arawa Park Hotel 2YO 1150 at Rotorua on Wednesday.

Broodmare Eudora a grand WS servant

Eudora has proved to be an invaluable and much-loved member of the Waikato Stud broodmare band.

Zaila set to resume at Ellerslie

Group Two performer Zaila was in a purple patch of form late last year and trainer Kylie Hoskin is hoping she can pick up where she left off when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday.

Talented frontrunner readies for Australian challenge

Good Oil has continued to impress Andrew Forsman this season and the Cambridge trainer will give the eye-catching frontrunner his first Australian test in Saturday’s Listed Mornington Cup (2400m).

Opie cooks up century of wins

After spending more than two decades travelling the world as a chef, Gavin Opie returned to New Zealand 14 years ago to pursue his initial love of horses, and now he has joined the 100-win club as a trainer.

Epee Beel adds to Monovale success

Epee Beel’s victory in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton was a welcome result for breeder Monovale Farm.

Matscot looking to end standout season on a high

Fresh off his rich payday after taking out last Saturday’s $350,000 TAB Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) at Riccarton, Matscot will return to the Christchurch track this weekend in search of more feature spoils.

Wexford omen key for Waitak’s Quokka

An omen barrier may prove the key to Waitak’s success in a star-studded line-up for Saturday’s A$4 million The Quokka (1200m) in Perth.

Auret’s trump card ready to play at Riccarton

Fraser Auret couldn’t find any reason not to send his ultra consistent filly Race Ace south to chase down a deserved black-type victory.

Investigate a genuine Championship contender

Up and coming staying prospect Investigate promises to give another bold account of himself at Ellerslie on Saturday in what is likely to be the final appearance of his current campaign.

Richardson and Norvall kick week off with a bang

Matamata trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall were rapt with their treble at Arawa Park on Wednesday, and they are hoping they can continue that winning form into the rest of the week.

Rich Hill announces 2024 stallion fees

Off the back of another exceptional season for its high-performance stallion roister, Rich Hill Stud has announced its service fees for 2024.

Patience pays off with foundation mare

November Rain was a standout filly for Matthew Goodson and Dianna Perron, but she has proven to be a test of patience as a broodmare for the husband-and-wife duo, which was rewarded on Saturday through the deeds of her daughter No Rain Ever.

Brancaster Bomber looking to strike at Phar Lap Raceway

Trainers Sophie Hargreaves and Naomi Murfitt will be on a fact-finding mission when they head to Phar Lap Raceway with Brancaster Bomber on Wednesday.

Sun shining on potential Group One hope

Progressive filly Moonlight Magic took a significant last-start step toward the goal of a third Group One winner for The Sunlight Trust with her breakthrough success at stakes level.

Per Incanto service fee remains unchanged

Little Avondale Stud has elected to keep their resident stallion Per Incanto at a service fee of $50,000 plus GST for the 2024 season. The son of Street Cry has had another successful season highlighted by Belclare’s second consecutive win in New Zealand’s premier fillies and mare race, the Gr.1 NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes (1600m).

Flying Ace limbers up for Chairman’s Sprint Prize with soft trial

Bidding to give David Hall his first success in the Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (28 April), Flying Ace (NZ) (Swiss Ace) cruised through a 1050m barrier trial on Monday morning as the course and distance specialist prepared for the HK$22 million feature.

Lightning Jack ready to strike in ANZAC Mile

Riverton galloper Lightning Jack will aim for back-to-back victories on his adopted home track of Otaki on Thursday when contesting the Listed ANZAC Mile (1600m).

Ellerslie remedial work to commence immediately

Following the partial abandonments of race meetings at Ellerslie on 10 and 20 April, Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (ATR) have announced the planned winter renovation of their newly installed StrathAyr track will commence immediately, with their May 25 meeting to be transferred to Pukekohe Park.

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