History will tell you that New Zealand-breds are famed for their staying power, sought for their Classic generation potency, while their precocious antipodean cousins from across the Tasman are better known for their early, sprinting prowess. But yesterday, New Zealand breeders celebrated both a $101 boilover in one of Australia’s most iconic sprints and a... Read More

Kiwi-bred racecourse success another factor in auction house’s renewed optimism ahead of sale which begins today The booming demand experienced in the Australian yearling market so far this year is expected to flow into this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale, an extravaganza showcasing the country’s finest young thoroughbreds, as Kiwi-bred horses enjoy sustained... Read More

The Mark Newnham-trained Seven Veils (2 f Shalaa – Mesmereyeser by Redoute’s Choice) burst a couple of high-profile bubbles when scooting clear in the Reisling Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick yesterday. Going off at $7.50, the Kerrin McEvoy-ridden filly had been expected by many to play second fiddle to at least one of the... Read More

Twelve months after living up to expectations with a New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) favourite, Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott went back-to-back with a very different kind of triumph at Ellerslie yesterday. In contrast to their 2021 Derby hero Rocket Spade (Fastnet Rock), who went into the Classic as $4 favourite with... Read More

Magic Millions to handle negotiations for Fung’s George Ryder-bound four-year-old  Dual Group 1 winner Mo’unga (Savabeel) is expected to command interest from stallion investors from all the major breeding regions in Australasia and possibly even further afield as the owners of the highly–talented entire look to find him a home at stud for next season.   ... Read More