Tag: 'Aegon'

Ayrton

Aegon, Ayrton handed All-Star Mile wildcard entry

The lineup for the 2024 All-Star Mile is taking shape, with the inclusion of New Zealand's Group 1 victors Aegon and Ayrton, who secured wildcards...

Aegon returns to pet distance

Trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to getting his Group 1 winner Aegon back to a mile at Otaki on Saturday in the Group 1...

Aegon to chase Group 1 triumph in Thorndon Mile

Andrew Forsman is hopeful a drop back in distance will produce the best of Aegon when the talented galloper contests the Group 1 Thorndon Mile...

Forsman to relocate Victorian stable to Flemington

Having established a base at Macedon Lodge, Andrew Forsman is relocating his Victorian stable after being granted 13 boxes at Flemington.

Aegon to make NZ return

New Zealand punters will see Aegon step out on raceday in his homeland when the gelding lines-up in the Group 1 TAB Classic (1600m) on...
Follow Files blackbook tips

The Follow Files: Kennewell colt ready for Unstoppable campaign

In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three horses from Saturday's races at Caulfield and Randwick that are worth keeping an eye on going...
Cox Plate nominations have been released for 2023

Cox Plate 2023 draws 178 nominations

Several quality international runners from all over the world have been nominated for the 2023 Cox Plate, with 178 horses nominated for the $5 million...

Forsman hoping luck rides with Aegon

Andrew Forsman is confident Aegon is up to the task that awaits him in Saturday’s All-Star Mile (1600m) if the five-year-old gets his fair share...

Bitcoin chasing successful NZ finale

Major domestic opportunities await the progressive three-year-old Bitcoin before he continues his career offshore. The son of staying influence Tarzino runs in Saturday’s Group 2...

Ironic twist to Aegon’s presence at Sandown

The irony of Aegon running at the highest level in Australia in what may arguably be a lesser challenge for more than double the prizemoney...
Aegon

Australian autumn features on the cards for Aegon

Top-class miler Aegon is off for a break with features across the Tasman in autumn in mind after a great effort for second in last...

Group One gamble pays off for Nickalls

Manawatu trainer Stephen Nickalls was overwhelmed with excitement after Chase ran home for third in the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on...

Prise De Fer hunts breakthrough Group One win

Prise De Fer is zero for 13 in Group One races but a last-start Group Three win has given Matamata trainer Mark Walker reason for...

Fresh Aegon ready for Captain Cook

Aegon has appreciated time between assignments from an early age and that selective approach continues to bring out the best in the five-year-old. He has...

Forsman secures Dee for Aegon’s next Group One assignment

Melbourne spring carnival star jockey Mick Dee will ride Group One winner Aegon in next month’s Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. Cambridge...
Andrew Forsman

Forsman making every post a winner

Beneath his normally calm demeanour, Andrew Forsman admits there were quite a few nerves as he set out to launch his solo training career in...

Aegon returns to fine form by winning the Moonga Stakes

Aegon has claimed the Group 3 Moonga Stakes over Bandersnatch and Lady Of Honour in the last race of the day on Caulfield Cup Day...
Mustang Valley

Forsman chasing more Trans-Tasman glory

Trainer Andrew Forsman has leading chances at stakes level on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday. The Cambridge horseman will saddle a trio of...

Impressive La Crique on track for Tarzino

The Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings next month is the likely starting point for Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) runner-up La Crique’s...

Mr Maestro on classic path in Melbourne

An early decision to send Mr Maestro to Australia will give the gifted three-year-old every opportunity to stamp himself as a classic contender. The well-bred...
Andrew Forsman

Forsman well-grounded for solo training career

Lessons learned from one of Australasia’s premier horsemen will stand Andrew Forsman in good stead for the next phase of his thoroughbred career. Forsman has...
Masetto

Thorndon focus for Te Rapa triallers

The Stephen Marsh-trained Masetto prepared for a tilt at the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) by winning a high-quality 1200m trial at Te Rapa on...
Aegon

Te Rapa trial to determine next steps for Baker and Forsman pair

A 1200m open trial before racing commences at Te Rapa this Wednesday will play a pivotal role in the next steps for two of the...
Leith Innes

Eager Innes back on winning trail

Leith Innes is back into the swing of riding from a temporary new base and is looking forward to making up for lost time. He...
Mustang Valley

Mustang Valley on song for Guineas

Mustang Valley is at the top of her game for her Group One test at Riccarton on Saturday with connections hoping for a final piece...