Mark Twain remains in Cup contention
By Aidan Rodley, Trackside.co.nz Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) dreams are still alive for connections of Kiwi stayers Mark Twain and Trav. Both horses were paid up for the $A10 million Flemington showpiece...
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Arabian Songbird upstages Tardelli in Cambridge showdown
By Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Stephen Marsh ran rampant with wins in four of the first seven races at Ellerslie on Saturday, but his hottest favourite of the day had...
Mark Twain commences Melbourne spring campaign
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) hopeful Mark Twain has landed in Melbourne and will commence his path towards the iconic feature at The Valley on Saturday. [caption...
Queensland Oaks start in balance for Kiwi filly
By Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Ace High filly She’s A Dealer will keep ticking over until her Classic aspirations become clear. [caption id="attachment_12409" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) aspirant She's...
Hasstobeawinner earns Group Two tilt
By Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Talented gelding Hasstobeawinner has lived up to his name this preparation and will be tested for the first time in Group company in Saturday’s...
Orchestral on song for Bonecrusher
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Ellerslie has been the home of several of Orchestral’s career highlights, and trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are hoping she can add another on...
Kingsclere substitution in NZB Kiwi after Dealt With withdrawn
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Just days out from the inaugural running of the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi (1500m), slot holders Kerri Spence Bloodstock and Clotworthy Racing have been forced...
Kingsclere trio on song for Champions Day
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood will head into next week’s Champions Day at Ellerslie with a trio of leading chances, with all three...
Whirlwind week for Kingsclere
By Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Roger James and Robert Wellwood experienced a whirlwind of highs across the Karaka Millions and Yearling Sales series this week, a trend they hope...