Derby destroyer Road To Paris takes a trip to Sydney
After Belle Cheval (Savabeel) broke a mini drought for New Zealand-trained horses in Australian Group 1 races last week, Roger James and Robert Wellwood are hoping to capitalise on that success with Road To Paris (Circus Maximus), who bids for a quickfire Derby double on the opening day of The Championships. Belle Cheval’s dramatic win... Read More
Archer arrows in on some grand prizes with Belle Cheval
The Belle Cheval (Savabeel) story already has many twists and turns and after the filly’s breakthrough success in last Saturday’s Vinery Stud Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m), her owner-breeders David Archer and Diane Wright are eagerly anticipating the next chapter with some lofty spring ambitions in the pipeline. Belle Cheval became the third stakes winner produced... Read More
Young American Boersma makes a splash at Easter as he teams up with Arrowfield
“Precocious” is a word heard extremely often at yearling sales. You just don’t often hear it about buyers. But it applies perfectly to Payton Boersma, who made a splash at Inglis Easter on Sunday. He’s originally from the west coast of America, he loves the beach and you could easily imagine him describing Sydney’s surf... Read More
Extreme Choice colt plays $3 million starring role at the Inglis Easter sale
The thrilling appeal of Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt) and the resilience of the Inglis Easter yearling market were on show on opening day at Riverside, with Newgate Stud’s star stallion holding the top and equal-second lots spearheaded by a $3 million colt. Before the sale, Inglis officials restrained their predictions due to uncertainty... Read More
Like mother like daughter in New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes
Progressive mare She’s A Dealer (Ace High) followed in the footsteps of her mum Say No More (Pentire) as she captured the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (Gr 1, 1600m) 14 years after her dam achieved the feat. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained four-year-old benefitted from a change of tactics after earlier races on... Read More
Father-and-son quinella Sires’ Produce Stakes
Te Akau Racing continued their domination of New Zealand’s juvenile ranks when Seize The Day (I Am Invincible) comfortably took out the Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (Gr 1, 1400m) at Trentham on Saturday, with the added bonus for co-trainer Sam Bergerson of having his father, Roydon Bergerson, quinella the race with Sweetest Thing (Hello Youmzain).... Read More