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Mark Twain’s (NZ) (Shocking) Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) preparation looks to have hit a small snag, with forecast rain likely to lead to his withdrawal from Sunday’s Clotworthy Racing Open 1600 at Te Aroha. “With the weather forecast, he will have to be a doubtful starter, which is a shame because it is a crucial run in a build-up towards Melbourne,” said Roger James, who trains the gelding in partnership with Robert Wellwood. “The weather is looking bad, and it is a Heavy10 already, so it is probably unlikely (that…

Platinum Diamond (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) will put her undefeated Heavy track record on the line when she heads to Wanganui on Saturday to contest the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1200m). After finishing fourth on a Soft5 track at Hawera on debut in May, the daughter of Hello Youmzain won her next three starts, including the Listed Castletown Stakes (1200m) and Listed Ryder Stakes (1200m) at Otaki on Heavy10 tracks. While Platinum Diamond’s form is on Heavy surfaces, Latta was looking forward to testing her filly on better footing, however,…

Midnight Delight (NZ) (Captain Rio) didn’t reach the heights expected of her by Waverley horseman Bill Thurlow on the track, but she’s proving her worth as a broodmare for the family. The daughter of Captain Rio is the dam of Mister Fletcher, a son of Almanzor who has won two of his six starts, and his half-brother Landman (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) will get an early crack at a black type when he runs in Saturday’s Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1200m). Midnight Delight was offered as a weanling at Karaka…

Entain plc, the global sports betting and gaming group, today announced the appointment of Andrew Vouris as chief executive of Entain Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), following a global talent search. Vouris has served as Interim chief executive since June 2025, guiding the business through a period of transition with a clear focus on people, customers, and compliance. “Andrew stood out as the right leader for Entain ANZ,” Entain Group chief executive Stella David said. “His leadership as Interim CEO has demonstrated his commitment to our people, our partners, and…

Andrew Carston is excited about the prospects of his Riccarton barn this spring, and he will kick-off the preparation of one his leading chances this weekend. Brazen Beau filly Miss Ziggy (NZ) (Brazen Beau) tested her talent against the best juveniles in the country last season, and while she has yet to taste victory in seven starts, she ran third in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie in January. The three-year-old filly won her 800m trial at Ashburton earlier this month and Carston is hopeful of a bold showing…