Stephen Autridge will be well-represented in a race at Matamata on Wednesday that means a great deal to the local horseman. Autridge is likely to present both Afterglo and Miriam in the Toby Autridge Memorial (1100m), a race run to remember the life and achievements of his late brother, a talented former jockey and trainer who passed away three years ago. “The first time we ran this race it was about the same date as his passing, but a changed date doesn’t matter, it’s great,” Autridge said. “It’s good to…
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Overpass Leads Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 2025 Field & Odds
The stage is set for the Group 1 $1.5 million Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 (1200m) this Saturday at Doomben, the official kickoff to the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival‘s elite-level action. A capacity field of top sprinters is assembled, with the Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass narrowly leading the betting as he aims to recapture his winning form. Overpass, […] The post Overpass Leads Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 2025 Field & Odds appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au.
Winter Weigh In, May 12
Emily Murphy brings you Winter Weigh In, your place for Thoroughbred racing news, reviews and insights throughout the colder months. This week Sam Weatherley recaps the flat features from Rotorua and Hamish McNeill weighs in on the start of the jumps racing season. Winter Weigh In, May 12 – YouTube
Ace High filly to play Group One card
Gifted Ace High filly She’s A Dealer (Ace High) will cross the Tasman later this week in a bid to make her mark at the highest level. Trained by Roger James and Robert Wellwood, the three-year-old will make her Australian debut at Randwick and a continuation of her hot domestic form will then see her travel further afield. “She will fly over to Sydney next Sunday and race on May 24 in a Benchmark 72 for three-year-olds over 1800m,” Wellwood said. “If she can win or run very well, we…
Vinny shows full range of skills
Vinny is showing he is just not your one-trick pony. In his life after racing the now Art Major nine-year-old started out as a dressage horse, then moved into eventing and most recently he’s been displaying his skills (and stamina) in CTR (Competitive Trailing Riding). Vinny started life as Dream Major, a half brother to such stars as Amazing Dream and Chase The Dream. He won his debut in 2018 by three lengths and had one more start before retired with a knee injury. Kat Gardiner acquired Vinny as a…
NZ Racing and Breeding News – 12 May 2025
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HRNZ’s Owners and Breeders of the Month for March and April
Every month HRNZ awards a breeder and owner of the month. The draw is done randomly with the only proviso being your horse must have won a race during the month. Current Breeders of the Year Todd and Fleur Anderson are now April’s Breeder of the Month as well, following Dance Till Dawn’s win at Rangiora on April 27. It was the six-year-old mare’s 12th win at start number 75. “She has done a great job for her owners which is hugely satisfying as a breeder,” says Todd Anderson. A…
TAB Racing Club prepares for debut runner
Since being launched last year the TAB Racing Club is going from strength to strength and its first standardbred may not be too far away from a race day debut. Already the Club has passed the 15,000 mark in terms of membership. “We have been big on promoting the club and what it stands for and driving membership at all sort of events,” says TAB Racing Club Manager Wade Smith. “It’s a case of more the merrier – especially those in the 18-35 age group, that’s where we are really…
Topaz caps off big week for McDermott
By Mike Love Prebbleton trainer John McDermott just had his most successful week as a trainer with three winners saluting the judge. “It’s a very big thrill,” said McDermott. The hat trick of wins for the week was completed yesterday with Topaz at Ashburton in Race 8, the We’ve Got The Trots Syndicate mobile pace. “She was quite disappointing on Friday at Addington. I wasn’t really sure how she would back up.” Topaz, with driver Wilson House, began well from their ace barrier draw holding on to secure the trail…
Cole and Grylls steal the show at Wanganui
Cody Cole gave a late call to Craig Grylls to partner his three horses at Wanganui on Sunday, and as he has done throughout the season, the premiership-leading hoop guided each to victory in their respective races. The first of the Cole-Grylls treble was Full Of Courage (NZ) (Puccini), a promising three-year-old who delivered on his short-priced favouritism in the Remembering Raymond Double MDN 3YO (1600m). Grylls settled the gelding in midfield while Alliance (NZ) (Almanzor) pulled his way to the front, leading the field by a margin into the…