Promising filly Impendabelle will have her first test at stakes level when she heads to Trentham on Saturday to contest the Gr.2 Mode Technology Wakefield Challenge Stakes (1100m).
Sinarahma exceeded expectations at Te Rapa with a performance that left little doubt she can take full advantage of her remaining opportunities.
Northland trainers Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams had their patience rewarded in more ways than one with a triumphant end to Sunday’s Cromwell Cup meeting.
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston had a super day at Cromwell on Sunday with a trio of wins and two second placings from six runners.
Butler was all the rage ahead of the Listed Levin Stakes (1400m) at Otaki on Thursday, but it was local hope Hold The Press who upset the apple cart.
ambridge trainer Andrew Forsman’s golden run continued at Avondale on Wednesday when he picked up a winning double from just the two starters.
Promising gelding Butler will be after his first stakes scalp when he heads to Otaki on Thursday to contest the Listed Courtesy Ford Levin Stakes (1200m).
Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will be relying on younger members of his team to keep the stable in the black-type limelight this week.
Major summer sprint targets lie in wait for the talented Dragon Leap, who will head south this week to kick off a new preparation.
With a series of spring racetrack successes followed by a blockbuster Ready to Run Sale, the New Zealand thoroughbred industry has been on a high in recent weeks, and now New Zealand Bloodstock is keen to keep that momentum rolling right through to its main event – Karaka 2023.
