Kemp hoping innovative approach pays dividends at NZB Ready To Run sale
Prospective buyers interested in the quality two-year-old consignment being offered through the Kilgravin Lodge draft at this week’s New Zealand Bloodstock Ready To Run sale are spoilt for choice with the information on offer via the Matamata-based operations website (https://www.horsebreaker.co.nz/2020-ready-to-run-sale/). Proprietors Eion and Megan Kemp have gone out of their way to provide in depth... Read More
Kahma strikes as Bosson and Richards reunite
The rider and trainer, who began 2020 with a flourish of Group 1 wins, combine for their first feature score since March in Guineas One of the most potent combinations in world racing, trainer Jamie Richards and rider Opie Bosson, reunited yesterday to lift another Group 1 trophy, this time with Kahma Lass (3 f... Read More
Divine Queen Tops Keeneland November Sale Session
Multiple stakes winner Divine Queen (Divine Park)was purchased by Avout Bloodstock for $270,000 (approx. AUD$371,375) to top Friday’s session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale in Lexington that saw a robust weanling market and sustained demand for mares and broodmare prospects. Through the first five sessions of the auction, being conducted with Covid-19 protocols... Read More
Buddies lands Panasonic Cup, Cruz considers Hong Kong Mile
A tenacious all-the-way win from Buddies (So You Think) in the Class 1 Panasonic Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday had trainer Tony Cruz considering next month’s Hong Kong Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) as the gelding’s next step. “Looks like I have to, we might as well give it a go – what’s there... Read More
Jonker crosses state lines on Newcastle’s big day
The former Novocastrian, a winner of the Max Lees Classic and a runner in the inaugural $1 million The Hunter, steps out at Doomben Three years on from taking the inaugural Max Lees Classic (900m) at Newcastle, Jonker (Spirit Of Boom) will attempt to return to winning ways when he steps out in the Keith... Read More
Matchmaker out to emulate star Canterbury filly
Success for Matchmaker (Makfi) in today’s New Zealand 1000 Guineas (Gr 1, 1600m) at Riccarton would complete a remarkable double for North Canterbury trainer Nick Wigley. Wigley and his wife Carol raced star filly Canterbury Belle (Beaufort Sea), who won the Classic for trainer Dave Kerr in 1984. Now Matchmaker, who Wigley and his training... Read More