This is a reminder that even if you haven’t finalised the ownership for the yearling purchased at the NZB Standardbred National Yearling Sales earlier this year, you are still required to submit a transfer of ownership by Friday, May 2, 2025. The transfer document will have been sent to you by NZ Bloodstock, providing the horse has been paid for in full. This initial transfer is FREE, however if a subsequent transfer is required after this date, the normal $85 fee will apply. If the ownership is still to be…
Month: April 2025
Town Cryer to be at full voice at Te Rapa
Awapuni mare Town Cryer will attempt to add to her stakes record when she heads north to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. She placed in the Gr.2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m) at Trentham last month, where trainer Roydon Bergerson said she raced too keenly, and he is hoping she is a more relaxed this weekend. “She was just a bit too keen on the bridle and she (Sam Spratt, jockey) couldn’t get her to come back to her. She over-raced, which…
Big weekend ahead for Auret
Marton trainer Fraser Auret is set to have a busy weekend, with stakes contenders scattered around the country as well as his homebred sprinting superstar Ka Ying Rising taking on the world’s best once more at Sha Tin on Sunday. The four-year-old son of Shamexpress will be shooting for his 12th straight win in Hong Kong for trainer David Hayes when he contests the Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) in the hands of leading Hong Kong hoop Zac Purton. Ka Ying Rising has been a revelation in Hong Kong, winning…
Latta strong-handed for Awapuni return
He’s A Doozy will contest the Listed ANZAC Mile (1600m) at Awapuni on Friday. (Photo: Peter Rubery – Race Images Palmerston North) Lisa Latta can’t wait for racing to return to her home track of Awapuni on Friday and she’ll be flying the flag for the locals in the Listed ANZAC Mile (1600m). Based at the Palmerston North venue, Latta has watched on as the turf track received an extensive refurbishment, with successful jump-outs and trials deeming Awapuni fit to return to the domestic calendar. After a long 18 months…
Tamworth free racing preview & top tips | Thursday, April 24
What Tamworth Races Where Tamworth Jockey Club – 28 Britten Rd, Taminda NSW 2340 When Thursday, April 24, 2025 First Race 12:30pm AEST Visit Dabble Country racing returns to Tamworth Jockey Club on Thursday afternoon, with a competitive eight-part program lined up in the New England region. The $200,000 Tamworth Showcase Cup (1400m) headlines the action, with a capacity field of 14 assembled for the event. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with no significant rainfall forecast to hinder proceedings, punters can expect a Good…
Town Cryer set for Group 2 Travis Stakes assignment
Town Cryer will contest Saturday’s Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. (Photo: Peter Rubery – Race Images Palmerston North) Awapuni mare Town Cryer will attempt to add to her stakes record when she heads north to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. She placed in the Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m) at Trentham last month, where trainer Roydon Bergerson said she raced too keenly, and he is hoping she is a more relaxed this weekend. “She was just…
My Wish bids to continue breakout season in Champions Mile
My Wish lands Four-Year-Old Classic Series glory at Sha Tin. (Photo: HKJC) My Wish has already provided Mark Newnham with a string of highlights this season and the Australian horseman hopes his diminutive galloper can produce a crowning performance in the HK$24 million Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Winless from two starts in 2023/24, My Wish has rocketed from a rating of 54 to 101 in just eight starts this preparation with four wins, two seconds and two thirds – for prizemoney of HK$18.65…
Aussie Orman snares Group 1 ride in Chairman’s Sprint Prize
James Orman will have his first ride in a Hong Kong Group 1 on Sunday. (Photo: HKJC) If things had spanned out differently for James Orman, he would now be back in Australia chasing his third consecutive Metropolitan Queensland Jockey Premiership. He didn’t hesitate to snap up an offer of a short-term six-week contract to ride in Hong Kong to cover a sudden shortage of jockeys, but before it expired on April 2 his contract was extended until the end of the season. In what is regarded as the world’s…
Headwall in top shape for $5 million The Quokka
Quokka contender, Headwall. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith is confident in the condition of his Group 1-performed sprinter Headwall ahead of Saturday’s $5 million The Quokka (1200m) at Ascot. The six-year-old has hit career-best form this preparation, finishing runner-up to Joliestar in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) before an eye-catching third in a deep edition of the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick. “He had a bit of a breeze up this morning (Tuesday) on the grass and looked great,” Smith told TABradio. “His condition’s…
Estriella, A Little Deep step up for Sangster Stakes test
Estriella. (Photo: Scott Barbour – Racing Photos) Ciaron Maher’s team is looking for a form reversal from Estriella as she lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville. The four-year-old mare, a Group 2 winner, finished fifth in the Sangster last year but has struggled this campaign, finishing 14th in the Oakleigh Plate and 11th in The Galaxy. “At her last couple we’ve gone back in an effort to get her to settle,” Maher’s assistant Jack Turnbull explained. “Up in Sydney, we were hoping for a…