Disappointments are common in racing. Ask any owner. Ellerslie’s New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Million (RL, 1200m), run in late January, is a case in point. Not the race itself, but the connections of the two runners that were last and second last across the line are unlikely to have fond memories of the day. Then... Read More

The two New Zealand stakes race winners this week are taking a time out, one permanently. The first, Two Illicit (Jimmy Choux), is heading for the breeding paddock. The second, Bonny Lass (Super Easy) is headed for a well earned rest. Both scored decisively, in Te Rapa’s Travis Stakes (Gr 2, 2000m) and Cambridge Breeders’... Read More

Queensland sunshine beckons for two of the three stakes winners from Pukekohe’s Saturday meeting, while the third made a huge impression. Although we have not seen the New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) winner, Asterix (Tavistock), since that race on March 5, another son of the much missed stallion Tavistock (Montjeu) has all the makings... Read More

Australian stakes success by Kiwi-breds resumed normal service last Saturday. Drawing blanks the previous week came as a bit of surprise but the ship was righted when, of the 13 stakes run across the Tasman, four fell New Zealand’s way. Significantly, three of the four winners began their careers at home. Nevertheless, at home, the... Read More

There remains another 16 weeks of the Australian racing season. A season which includes riches to be won at the remainder of the Sydney autumn carnival, the Adelaide May carnival, then onto the Brisbane winter carnival. Therefore, the contenders for this year’s Sire Premiership will likely swap the odd place. However, the jump, in one... Read More