An investigation is set to commence tomorrow morning (Thursday) into the abandonment of Ellerslie’s Wednesday meeting as a result of safety concerns following a slip on the venues newly installed StrathAyr track.
Two of Wexford Stables’ star gallopers have taken the next step towards respective Australian features in the coming weeks.
Riverton trainer Ebony Turner had intended on having a two-pronged attack in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton, but she is happy to just have the sole representative in Caffeinated following the recent sale of her stable star Drakaina.
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend.
Ascot Park trainer Tommy Beckett has had plenty of highlights in his three decades of training, but the pinnacle came a fortnight ago when Miss Pearl won at Riverton.
With the jumps season fast approaching, Dylan Mcdonagh has been a welcome addition to the depleted New Zealand jumps jockey riding ranks in the last week.
Australasia’s darling of the turf Imperatriz has returned home to Te Akau Stud in New Zealand for a spell following a stellar season in Australia.
New Zealand-bred sprinter Lucky Sweynesse has been ruled out of the rest of the season after suffering an injury during his victory in the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Dual Group One winner La Crique has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander, with the couple faced with their sternest test with the mare in the last couple of weeks.
Consecutive victories have propelled Chattahoochee toward his first crack at a black-type feature.
