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Racing: Volkswagin stands out in steeplechase
Posted on 17 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Taranaki horseman John Wheeler was pretty confident a day or so ago that Volkswagin could win tomorrow's $35,000 Vernon & Vezey Truck Parts Waikato Steeplechase.Now, with what seemed his only danger, Climbing High dead, he is even...
Racing: Alta Christiano ready to make amends
Posted on 17 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Paul Kerr has bad news for rival trainers hoping Alta Christiano was flattened by the juvenile pacing run of the season last Saturday.Because he says the youngster will be even better in the $180,000 Sires' Stakes Final at Addington...
Racing: Clash of stars Cambridge highlight
Posted on 16 May 2012 by NZ Herald
It is rare a lowly $6000 race at Cambridge attracts a group one winner, let alone two.But the need for lead-up racing to far richer targets has brought two of the north's age-group pacing stars together in a race their trainers...
Racing: All eyes on Newbury as Frankel returns
Posted on 15 May 2012 by NZ Herald
British galloper Frankel, the best racehorse in the world and one of the most exciting there has ever been, returns to action on Sunday (NZT).When he steps on to the Newbury turf, it will be an extraordinary moment and not just...
Racing: Jewels to sparkle more next season
Posted on 14 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Harness racing bosses have declared the $1.2 million Jewels meeting is here to stay but it could undergo a revamp.Harness racing's richest day will be at Cambridge on June 2, with nine races for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds.Since being...
Racing: Home team kicks three goals
Posted on 13 May 2012 by NZ Herald
At least a couple of members of the Whitelock family enjoyed themselves on Saturday.While All Black Sam Whitelock and his three brothers suffered a shock defeat when their Crusaders went down to the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday...
Racing: Fromelles finally enjoys some luck
Posted on 13 May 2012 by NZ Herald
On one level, Matamata trainer John Sargent had a perfect day's racing on Saturday.On another, he experienced only frustration.Sargent had been keen for under-rated mare Fromelles to finally get her turn at good luck and it came...
Racing briefs – Monday May 14
Posted on 13 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Top Derby chance Victorian trainer Peter Moody may have his mind on the world stage with Black Caviar but a 3-year-old named Brambles has him in strong contention to claim next month's Queensland Derby. Brambles ($5) grabbed victory...
Racing: Black Caviar wins 21st straight race
Posted on 13 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Black Caviar will go to Europe still an undefeated mare after her 21st consecutive victory.The horse dubbed 'the world's greatest mare' has eased to victory by a length at the Goodwood handicap in Adelaide, just weeks before she...
Pitstop: Paddon, Kennard in for rally
Posted on 11 May 2012 by NZ Herald
World champion rally drivers Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are the first competitors to submit their entry for Brother Rally New Zealand on June 21-24. After winning the FIA Production World Rally Championship last year, Paddon and...
Soccer: Rooney’s horse finishes last in first race
Posted on 09 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Wayne Rooney's successes on the soccer field haven't transfered to the race track.The Manchester United striker endured as miserable debut as a racehorse owner when his colt finished last in its first race on Wednesday.Two-year-old...
Racing: Sheikh sets sights on Melbourne Cup
Posted on 09 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Dunaden's prospects of returning to Australia to attempt back-to-back victories in the Melbourne Cup are slim, but owner Sheikh Fahad al-Thani could have as many as three horses in the A$6 million handicap on November 6, reports the...
Racing: All that glitters is not gold in Harness Jewels betting
Posted on 08 May 2012 by NZ Herald
The Harness Jewels markets opened yesterday with a warning for punters to be careful about backing their favourite horse to win before and on the big day.The markets for the $1.2 million day at Cambridge on June 2 opened without...
Racing: Ready for another victory in Preakness
Posted on 08 May 2012 by NZ Herald
Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another evidently loves travelling every bit as much as galloping on the track.The chestnut colt arrived at Pimlico Racecourse yesterday after being taken by charter plane from Kentucky to Baltimore.After...
Racing: Hong Kong victory sets McDonald on way to top
Posted on 07 May 2012 by NZ Herald
It isn't the 13 group one wins or having the world at his stirrups that James McDonald is most proud of. It is the fact that after being kicked in the guts, he got up and willed himself to become a better jockey.The 20-year-old...
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