Hong Kong champion Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) has hit a career ratings peak of 130 to establish himself as the undisputed superior racehorse so far throughout the world in 2026. Ka Ying Rising was alone at the top of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities released in Europe overnight with a four-point margin over three rivals on 126 which include fellow Hong Kong star Romantic Warrior (Acclamation). Ka Ying Rising leapt from a 128 mark set earlier this year to his current 130 on the back of his course…
Day: 15 May 2026
Sharrock holds strong hand at Otaki
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will trek south to Otaki with a strong contingent on Saturday, including a two-pronged attack in the meeting’s feature – the Listed James Bull Rangitikei Gold Cup (1600m). Sharrock will contest the mile with five-year-olds Bridal Train (NZ) (US Navy Flag) and Tisse (NZ) (Belardo), and he said their performances over the same distance at Te Rapa a fortnight ago were commendable. “They both went really nice races at Te Rapa last start,” he said. “Bridal Train was a bit unlucky, never saw daylight and…
Life’s a beach for Riverplate
Riverplate (NZ) (Flying Artie) is loving life on the Kapiti Coast and that has been reflected in his recent results. The seven-year-old gelding made a comeback from retirement late last year and Campbell has been working him on the beach, with his new environment agreeing with the son of Flying Artie, who has won two of his last five starts. “We work him on the beach and he is loving life, he is doing well,” Campbell said. “We have got a little stable at the beach so we use that…
Solid Gold to make Australian debut
Solid Gold (NZ) (Savabeel) has had few favours this week, but trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are pleased with the Waikato Stud filly ahead of her Australian debut in the Gr.3 Rough Habit Plate (2000m) at Doomben on Saturday. The Group Three-winning daughter of Savabeel undertook a marathon trip from her Cambridge base to Brisbane earlier this week, and on Wednesday she was met with the visitor’s draw of gate 17. While disappointed in the draw, her trainers couldn’t be any happier with the way she has settled into…
Sideshow Bruce the one to beat at Addington tonight
By Michael Guerin Bob Butt knows he can win two of the majors at Addington tonight but his confidence levels are greatly different. Because Butt and most punters will be surprised if Sideshow Bruce doesn’t win the Betavet Uncut Gems Aged Pace but the Commodore Hotel Aged Trot might be a tougher nut to crack for stablemate Roydon Muscle. Sideshow Bruce returns to the race he won last season and while he hasn’t raced that much since he was a good fourth behind Marketplace in a hot race last Friday,…
Sammy Lincoln best of Harry Orange’s chances at Alex Park
By Michael Guerin After the dizzying heights of being a Group 1 player for the last month it is back to reality for young driving star Harry Orange at Alexandra Park tonight. But it is not a bad reality for a young horseman. Orange won his first Group 1 at the carnival that ended last week with Higher Power in the Anzac Cup and was driving in plenty of the big races. But what mattered to him almost as much was getting consistently big books at the major meetings. “I…
Project Stamina: Joint Industry Update May 2026
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) with the support of TAB New Zealand (TAB NZ) would like to provide an update on the timing of the next phase of Project Stamina. As the industry is aware, there are currently a number of wider strategic discussions underway relating to the long-term sustainability and future direction of racing in New Zealand. NZTR and HRNZ continue to engage constructively with TAB NZ, as well as the TAB NZ Advisory Committee, and other industry stakeholders as part of this…