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Bonecrusher’s colours to the fore at Gore

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If you thought there was something familiar about the colours worn by Worsethanted (Royal Aspirations) when he won at Gore yesterday, it’s because his colours are the same as the great galloper Bonecrusher. Worsethanted’s part-owner Paul Hillis said, “At the time I was working at Simper Lodge (Riverton) and went for the white colours with […]

New Zealand

Cournane still riding the waves

By Adam Hamilton ·

The win by Ride The Waves (Downbytheseaside) in the Woodlands Stud North Island Silk Road Series Final at Alexandra Park last Friday night further highlights the wonderful bloodline Southern breeder and horse hotelier Diane Cournane has developed over a long period of time. “I think she’s a very good progressive filly by the looks of […]

New Zealand

Former Stags coach wins with gift horse at Winton

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Rakadiamonds (Betting Line) was gifted to Invercargill trainer Matt Saunders. And today at the Riverton Trotting Club Meeting at Winton the three year old filly came out and won, providing the horseman with his first winner since 2020. “A big thanks to Brendan (Fahy) who gave her to us. Three syndicates own her and he […]

New Zealand

Fresh faces at Wairio

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A number of first starters line up at Wairio tomorrow. Race One: Imperious Girl (Imperial Count) – trainer Craig Ferguson. This three year old filly went to five workouts for Brian Norman before transferring to Craig Ferguson’s barn from which she qualified by an impressive fifteen lengths, running home in 58.5. Imperious Girl is from […]

New Zealand

Fresh young faces in the bike at Ascot Park

By Adam Hamilton ·

Two young horsemen with plenty of pedigree commenced their harness racing journey in a demonstration Kidz Kartz event at Ascot Park yesterday. Charlie Morris and Harrison Saunders both eight years old, fought out a tight finish in the two horse event on the grass track. Although they’ll both continue to get plenty of practice, they […]

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