NZ Derby in Masetto’s sights after Tauranga victory
Lightly raced three-year-old Masetto indicated he may have a bright future over more ground when he produced a strong finish to take out the opening...
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Gingernuts officially retired in NZ
Triple Group One winner Gingernuts has officially been retired in New Zealand after recovering from a life-threatening injury suffered in Melbourne.
3YO earns second Derby chance
The Mayor’s luckless run in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) convinced his New Zealand connections to try their luck across the Tasman. The...
Cambridge agent’s success no secret
Phill Cataldo’s eye for young thoroughbred talent has again been emphasised by the emergence of Vin De Dance. The Cambridge-based bloodstock agent was persistent in...
Longshot not there to make up numbers
Bel Ragazzo might be long in the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) market, but trainer Shane Crawford believes he’s a genuine hope. The chestnut,...
Longshot not there to make up numbers
Bel Ragazzo might be long in the New Zealand Derby market, but trainer Shane Crawford believes he’s a genuine hope.
Scott Base out of Derby
The connections of Scott Base will now set their sights on Australia after a setback has forced the talented three-year-old’s scratching from Saturday’s Gr.1 New...
Derby day prospects for Collett
Pukekohe conditioner Richard Collett will line up two promising three-year-olds on Derby day at Ellerslie next month. One that will compete in the Gr.1 Vodafone...
Flying Feet out of New Zealand Derby conetention though injury
There is a tinge of disappointment in Joseph Waldron’s Te Awamutu stable after his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) hope Flying Feet has been...
Darren Weir to send Civil Disobedience to contest NZ Derby
The Australian-trained Civil Disobedience will chase Ellerslie classic honours if suitable travel arrangements can be confirmed. The New Zealand-bred son of Raise The Flag has...
New Zealand Derby hopefuls strong in lead-up G2 Avondale Guineas
Most of the leading candidates for next month’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) came away from their final dress rehearsal at Ellerslie on Saturday...
On The Rocks wins Group 2 Avondale Guineas
On The Rocks is back in Group 1 contention after downing his fellow classic hopefuls at Ellerslie. The Alamosa colt dropped down the pecking order...
Iago looking to launch at NZ Derby from Gisborne race on drier track
The well-related Iago will use a better surface at Gisborne on Sunday to further his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) preparation. Rain-affected going at...
Inner Mongolia Rider Horse Group in control of NZ Derby
The Inner Mongolia Rider Horse Group has a special affinity with the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby and this year they hold a strong hand leading...
Tony Pike heads to Gisborne with NZ Derby hope Sacred Day
Tony Pike is reverting to Plan B to give Sacred Day a chance to keep his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) hopes alive. The...
Baker & Forsman hoping Mongolian Marshal can reach NZ Derby
Top trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman haven’t given up hope of slipping in the back door to the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m)...
Mission Hill & Mongolianconqueror firm in NZ Derby markets
Mission Hill and Mongolianconqueror have tightened in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) market after bold showings at Te Rapa. The former accounted the...
Demonetization out of New Zealand Derby through injury
Injury has ruled Demonetization out of the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) with the leading colt unlikely to run again this season. “I galloped...
Flying Feet to start in Avondale Guineas prior to NZ Derby
Flying Feet will attempt to nail down his spot in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) when he has his first look around...
Flying Feet needs to perform to continue on to NZ Derby
A Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) start is on the line for Flying Feet at Matamata on Friday. The son of Ocean Park is...
Irish Flame keeps G1 New Zealand Derby with Trentham win
Taranaki three-year-old Irish Flame kept his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) hopes alive with a win at Trentham on Saturday, despite showing the after-effects...
NZ Derby hopeful Mission Hill wins first up for three months
Mission Hill has opened his summer campaign in perfect style. The Teofilo three-year-old resumed at Pukekohe on Friday following a three month break and he...
Brighton win cheers up Nigel Tiley after Demonetization scratching
Nigel Tiley’s home meeting on Friday ended a whole lot better than it started. The Pukekohe trainer produced Brighton to beat his stablemate The Justice...
Injury setback for NZ Derby hope Age Of Fire
A fall back plan is in place for the Group 1 winner Age Of Fire following an injury. “He got cast in his box and...
Sepoy 3yo Jasd remains undefeated ahead of Guineas & NZ Derby
Highly-regarded three-year-old Jasd continues to press his claims for a classic call up. The Tony Pike-trained son of Sepoy maintained his perfect record on Saturday...