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15 for Harry Angel

New winners Harry Angel (pictured above) – Darley shuttler Harry Angel (Dark Angel) took his winners tally to 15 as he sired a double last week. Glenfinnan (2 c ex Fatanah by Green Desert) provided the son of Dark Angel (Acclamation) with his 14th winner when scoring at the third time of asking in a... Read More

Lyons: Nature Strip is one of Australia’s greatest sprinters

Five trainers, 38 starts, 21 wins, and more than $18 million in prize-money later, Nature Strip (Nicconi) has taken his group of owners on an incredible journey since he first stepped onto the racetrack in a maiden race at Mornington back in 2017. Rod Lyons is one of those lucky people and has nothing but... Read More

Tajneed (AUS)

Tajneed (AUS) 3 f I Am Invincible – Roudha by Galileo O: Emirates Park B: Emirates Park T: Peter and Paul Snowden W: Ladbrokes Market Control Maiden (1300m), Sandown-Hillside, September 14 Peter and Paul Snowden unleashed another promising filly this week as Tajneed (I Am Invincible) put a recent Canterbury trial win to good use... Read More

NZB in no rush to fill director of sales role

New Zealand Bloodstock remains in no rush to fill the critical role of director of sales following the departure of long-time employee Danny Rolston in June. With Rolston joining the Hong Kong Jockey Club after giving 18 years’ service to NZB, the auction house has been relying on Sydney based Mike Kneebone, the company’s director... Read More

Kiku

If Theo Marks Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) winner Kiku (Zoustar) wins the Epsom (Gr 1, 1600m), her owners might want to turn their eyes skyward – not to the stars evoking those on her silks, but to the nearest pair of golden arches, and say a prayer of thanks to Ronald McDonald. Fast food, and... Read More

Hong Kong winners boost New Zealand Bloodstock’s Ready to Run Sale

The New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run Sale received a timely boost after its catalogue was released last week when graduates Lucky Sweynesse (Sweynesse), Good Luck Friend (Swiss Ace) and Gallant Crown (Hallowed Crown) all won at the opening meeting of the Hong Kong season on Sunday. A healthy crowd welcomed back racing at Sha... Read More