Brave colt flying Nearco flag for Millions

13 January, 2025
Unbeaten colt To Bravery Born powered into TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) contention with his comeback victory at Ellerslie on Sunday. The gifted son of Snitzel showed his precocity

Bonningtons excited about Champions Day prospects

13 January, 2025
Plenty of people in the New Zealand racing fraternity are looking forward to the inaugural Champions Day at Ellerslie on March 8, but none more so than Rayner and

Winning breeding confidence at Jamieson

7 January, 2025
Further top-flight success on the home front and an overseas double has boosted spirits at Jamieson Park ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. Farm graduate

Further stakes success for long-time associates

6 January, 2025
A long-standing breeding partnership has come up trumps again with a daughter of Ace High their latest success story. Rich Hill Stud and Scott Williams’ Bloodstock Resources br

Rich plan for Group winner’s dam

2 January, 2025
The emergence of Bourbon Empress has gone a long way toward confirming a future plan for Highline Thoroughbreds. The Stephen Marsh-trained daughter of Proisir was bred by Cam and Eva

Regal win by Taupo debutant

31 December, 2024
Matamata horseman Benji King has a lifelong association with Henrietta, Dowager Duchess of Bedford, and he was delighted to train his first winner for her at Taupo on Monday. The Dow

Stakes target looming for Crown Princess

29 December, 2024
Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have long held the belief that homebred Te Akau filly Crown Princess is up to stakes company, and she could get her opportunity to test their faith at

Little Brose to Little Avondale

23 December, 2024
Group One winner Little Brose will stand at Little Avondale Stud next year, alongside his sire Per Incanto, after a deal was brokered with the Wairarapa farm recen

Blue Sky At Night continues family legacy

17 December, 2024
Blue Sky At Night gave owner-breeders Isabel and Alistaire Barker a massive thrill last Saturday at Te Rapa when taking out the Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m), extending

Star filly Damask Rose blooming for Milan Park

16 December, 2024
High-class three-year-old Damask Rose has powered her way to the top of the markets for New Zealand’s biggest pots of gold. The daughter of Savabeel is the $3 favourite for the