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Wednesday Racing: Written Tycoon debutant impresses at Mornington
The changing face of ownership: Forsman shares his insights on racing's future as he gears up for Karaka Millions night
Andrew Forsman has carved out a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading trainers, and his insights into racehorse ownership reflect a thoughtful and strategic approach to building success on and off the track.
January 23rd 2025
Pedigree Boosters: New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale
Ahead of the 2025 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale, we have found three yearlings who have had substantial pedigree updates over the past couple of months.
January 23rd 2025
Who will shine brightest among the first season sires at Karaka?
This year’s debut crops are already generating plenty of conversation and that chatter has now hit Karaka. Thirteen first-season sires in Book 1, three with deep New Zealand connections, and one big question: could the next star stallion be among them? We spoke to buyers and breeders to learn more.
January 22nd 2025
From bargain buys to big wins: Gollan proves why he’s Queensland’s best
Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan has enjoyed a dream start to 2025, with three of his runners enjoying Magic Millions Carnival victories and a brilliant five-winner haul on Saturday. Gollan heaped praise on Queensland Sires Better Than Ready and Spirit of Boom for playing a major role in reviving racing in his home state, while John Foote shared his insights about acquiring young stars for the stable.
January 22nd 2025
Born at Windsor Park, bound for greatness: the quiet breeding triumph behind Ka Ying Rising
Hong Kong’s exciting dual Group 1 winning sprinter Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) was foaled at Windsor Park Stud for his breeder Fraser Auret, and TTR spoke to the farm about his sire, the market, and their upcoming draft at the NZB National Yearling Sale.
January 21st 2025
Buy of the Weekend: $65k Zany Girl Tassie’s new rising star
Prime Thoroughbreds continued their stellar start to the 2-year-old season with $65,000 Tasmanian Magic Millions purchase Zany Girl (Needs Further) remaining unbeaten with an impressive performance in Sunday’s Listed Elwick Stakes at Hobart.
January 21st 2025
He’s done it again! Ka Ying Rising smashes own race record
History repeated at Sha Tin with exciting sprinter Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) smashing his own track record in winning the G1 Centenary Sprint, while in the G1 Stewards’ Cup, Voyage Bubble (Deep Field) won for the second consecutive year. Denis Yip looks to have another handy Derby contender with Noisy Boy (Real Steel {Jpn}).
January 21st 2025
Trial report: 'She has come back in outstanding order’
Monday brought a bumper morning of trials, headlined by the postponed Warwick Farm trials where Via Sistina (Ire) (Fastnet Rock) featured among a glittering array of spring stars gearing up for their autumn campaigns. At Hawkesbury, $1 million Golden Gift winner North England (Farnan) returned in fine form, and Luke Fernie unveiled a trio of smart juveniles at Belmont.
January 21st 2025
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