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Age of Chivalry back in winner’s circle with Flemington Group Three

The Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra-trained Age Of Chivalry has been a model of consistency but was back in the winner’s circle for the first time since August 2019 when digging deep to land the Gr.3 Chatham Stakes (1400m) at Flemington. The six-year-old son of He’s Remarkable has been a stable favourite for the training partnership, which will go their separate ways at the end of the month. Multiple Group One-placed Age of Chivalry pulled out too many stops for Crosshaven and Justacanta, wi...

All roads lead to the New Zealand Cup for Mr Intelligence

Topweight Mr Intelligence gave his rivals weight and a beating as he provided the perfect dress rehearsal for next weeks’ Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Cup (3200m) when he took out the traditional lead-up event, the Listed Nautical Boat Insurance Metropolitan Trophy (2500m) on Saturday. Tapanui-base trainers Nikki and Barrie Blatch brought the lightly raced six-year-old son of Niagara north to Riccarton in recent weeks as they furthered the Cup preparation for their charge, who had been roun...

Weekend Runners - 06.11.2021

Good luck to the connections of all Cm graduates racing over the weekend including:  AUSTRALIA SATURDAYGCTC- Race 4 Tradelink: Plumber's Crack Maiden P., A$24000 1400m Colleagues (NZ) 2018 (G. by Reliable Man-Avisto) (trainer: David Vandyke)Flemington- Race 7 Chatham S. Gr.3, A$201300 1400m Age of Chivalry (NZ) 2015 (G. by He's Remarkable-Onyx) (trainer: M Ellerton & S Zahra) MALAYSIA SATURDAYRace 5 Gopeng H., Rgt.20500 1400m Heart of Courage (AUS) 2014 (G. by Fastnet Rock-Myrrh) (trai...

Weekend Runners - 29.10.2021

Good luck to the connections of all Cm graduates racing this weekend including:AUSTRALIA SATURDAYFlemington-  Race 5 Empire Rose S. Gr.1, A$1002100 1600m Tofane (NZ) 2015 (F. by Ocean Park-Baggy Green) (trainer: M D Moroney)                       Race 8 Cantala S. Gr.1, A$2002100 1600m Kahma Lass (NZ) 2017 (F. by Darci Brahma-Distinctive Lass) (trainer: J W Richards)MALAYSIA SATURDAYRace 2 Class 5 H., Rgt.15500 1400m Trin...

Tofane after crowning glory

Michael Moroney always thought a mile would be ideal for his dual Group One winner Tofane and that has proven to be the case. She had previously only raced up to 1400m until last month where she ran fourth in her first start over a mile in the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) before finishing runner-up to fellow Kiwi-bred I’m Thunderstruck in the Gr.1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. “We got a bit held up in the Toorak, her weight (58kg) wasn’t ideal, but she still went terrific,” Mo...

Weekend Runners - 23.10.2021

Good luck to connections of all Cm graduates racing this long weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA SATURDAYDarwin TC- Race 4 Ladbrokes H., A$18500 1000m Power Rush (NZ) 2015 (F. by Power-Maid of Tralee) (trainer: Philip Cole)Illawarra TC- Race 6 Ian Craig Maiden P., A$35000 1200m Teluici (NZ) 2018 (F. by Tivaci-Dubai Belle) (trainer: M, W & J Hawkes)Isisford RC- Race 2 Class 5 P., A$9000 1000m Granola State (NZ) 2013 (G. by Cape Blanco-Tip the Wink) (trainer: David Rewal...

Sacred Armour makes winning start

Four-year-old gelding Sacred Armour (NZ) (Sacred Falls) made a winning start to his career in Australia for South Australian trainer Travis Doudle, when winning a maiden plate over 1100m on Gawler Cup Day. Previously prepared by Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall, for whom he had finished fifth and second in his two starts, Sacred Armour was ridden positively by Ryan Hurdle and dashed clear in the straight to justify his $1.50 favouritism. “It was good to see him do it. He has shown us a sta...

Weekend Runners - 16.10.2021

Good luck to connections of all Cm graduates racing this weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA SATURDAYCaulfield- Race 7 Tristarc S. Gr.2, A$301000 1400m Kahma Lass (NZ) 2017 (F. by Darci Brahma-Distinctive Lass) (trainer: J W Richards)    Avoca Shire TC- Race 7 Astbury Welding & Contract H., A$20000 1300m Hendrika (NZ) 2016 (F. by Iffraaj-Danness) (trainer: Andrew Bobbin) Newcastle JC- Race 1 PFD Foodservice P., A$35000 2300m Sassysav (NZ) 2017 (F. by Savabeel-Rock Diva) (trainer:...

Kahma Lass all class in Listed win

Kahma Lass broke through for her first win on Australian soil on Saturday in the Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes (1400m).Last season’s Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) winner proved too strong for her rivals and could now potentially be aimed at the Gr.1 Cantala Stakes (1600m) having ticked the Australian black-type box.“It was great to see her return to winning form,” trainer Jamie Richards said after also winning the Gr.1 Might And Power Stakes with Probabeel who like Kahma Lass ...

Weekend Runners 9.10.21

Good luck to connections of all Cm graduates racing this weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA SATURDAYRandwick- Race 8 Spring Champion S. Gr.1, A$1005000 2000m French Emperor (AUS) 2018 (G. by Tavistock-Special Memories) (trainer: David Payne)Bowen TC- Race 1 Bowen Tyre & Mechanical H., A$10000 1000m Pumps (NZ) 2015 (G. by Jimmy Choux-Musigny) (trainer: Bonnie Thomson)Caulfield- Race 2 Weekend Hussler H. L, A$175500 1400m Kahma Lass (NZ) 2017 (F. by Darci Brahma-Distinctive Lass) (trainer: ...

Weekend Runners- 02.10.2021

Good luck to connections of all Cm graduates racing this weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA SATURDAYRandwick- Race 9 Metropolitan H. Gr.1, A$755000 2400m No Compromise (NZ) 2016 (G. by Pins-Baggy Green) (trainer: C J Waller)  Flemington- Race 6 Rose of Kingston S. Gr.2, A$301700 1410m Annavisto (NZ) 2017 (F. by Reliable Man-Avisto) (trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr)Darwin TC- Race 2 Octoberfest H., A$22000 1100m Power Rush (NZ) 2015 (F. by Power-Maid of Tralee) (trainer: Phili...

Tevere terrific at Te Rapa

Tevere recorded her second win at just her fourth start at Te Rapa on Friday when winning the Dunstan Recovery Mash 1200. Bred and owned by Curraghmore Stud principal Gordon Cunningham, Tevere had displayed above average qualities when storming home to win her Maiden over 1200m in May, clocking the fastest final 600m of the day, and following near four months respite she delivered again. Also aboard for the first win, jockey Michael McNab did a good job of negating an awkward barrier (10) to sne...

Khufu continues on Guineas campaign

Last start winner Khufu will continue his progression towards the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 49th New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) when he contests Saturday’s Gr.2 Dundeel at Arrowfield Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) at Hastings. The Tony Pike-trained three-year-old broke through for his maiden win at Hawera earlier this month and while Pike hadn’t planned on stepping him back up to stakes company so soon, track conditions dictated the next step in his preparation. “We wanted to take an ...

Weekend Runners - 24.09.2021

Good luck to connections of all Cm graduates racing this weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA FRIDAYEwan ATC- Race 3 Northern Airconditioning H., A$15100 1300m Pumps (NZ) 2015 (G. by Jimmy Choux-Musigny) (trainer: Bonnie Thomson)MVRC- Race 3 Bill Stutt S. Gr.2, A$301500 1600m Riverplate (NZ) 2018 (C. by Flying Artie-Dynastic Lady) (trainer: T Busuttin & N Young)Shoalhaven City TC- Race 8 Country Motor Company Maiden H., A$24000 1000m Sundelago (AUS) 2016 (G. by Fighting Sun-Special Men...

Picnic at Caulfield for Annavisto

Talented four-year-old Annavisto (NZ) (Reliable Man) advanced her record to five wins from ten starts, when comfortably taking out the 4CYTE for Living Legends Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Prepared by Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr, Annavisto found the lead under John Allen who then controlled the tempo, turning the race into a dash home and ultimately an easy watch for punters that supported the mare into favoritism.   “I thought it was this little party going on out there f...

Maasir makes winning return

Curraghmore graduate Maasir posted a win at Taupo on Friday when resuming in the Pitch Sports Bar & Lucky Lizard (1300m). Although settling last on a comfortable pace and still eight lengths astern at the 600m, Maasir took an inside passage and quickened too strongly for his opponents, with stablemate Aromatic finding plenty after racing outside the leader. It was a cagey ride by talented hoop Ryan Elliot, seizing the initiative to save ground, and one that determined the outcome in the mind of ...

Weekend Runners 17.09.2021

Good luck to connections of all Cm graduates racing this weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA FRIDAYNewcastle JC Race 7 Newcastle Gold Cup Gr.3, A$254900 2300m No Compromise (NZ) 2016 (G. by Pins-Baggy Green) (trainer: C J Waller)NEW ZEALAND FRIDAYTaupo RC Race 4 Pitch Sports Bar H., NZ$12000 1300m Maasir (NZ) 2017 (G. by Proisir-Maakel) (trainer: J W Richards) AUSTRALIA SATURDAYRandwick Race 3 Midway H., A$100000 1600m Lisdoonvarna (NZ) 2014 (F. by Super Easy-Axislass) (trainer: Ms A ...

Newcastle Gold Cup tilt for No Compromise

Former Kiwi galloper No Compromise will have his second tilt at Group Three level when he contests the Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) on Friday. The son of Pins has had six starts in Australia for trainer Chris Waller for three wins and two placings, justifying former trainer Bill Thurlow’s decision to send him across the Tasman. “He is going really well, they are really happy with him,” the Waverley horseman said. “He has always been honest, so it’s good he is doing the job.” The five-y...

Ambitious spring underway for Rapid Falls

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike left the Te Rapa racecourse on Saturday evening a happy man after his team of four runners produced two wins, including one by Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Cup (3200m) candidate Rapid Falls. Pike was pleased to see Sacred Falls mare Rapid Falls make a winning start to her spring campaign in the Waikato Draught Handicap (1600m) after signing off her previous campaign with a win at Ellerslie. “She (Rapid Falls) is a mare who has really strengthened up ove...

Staying test for Penelope Cruise

Penelope Cruise will run 1000m further than she has before when she contests the NZB Airfreight Road To Jericho (3210m) at New Plymouth on Saturday, but trainer Allan Sharrock believes she is up to the task. The six-year-old daughter of Ocean Park heads into the race off the back of a win and runner-up performance over 2000 and 2100m respectively, giving Sharrock confidence ahead of her first staying assignment. “I think the run at Hawera last week has topped her off nicely and she gives every...

Weekend Runners - 11.09.2021

Good luck to connections of all Cm graduates racing this weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA SATURDAYKembla Grange- Race 4 Midway H., A$100000 1200m Lisdoonvarna (NZ) 2014 (F. by Super Easy-Axislass) (trainer: Ms A Turner)Carnarvon RC- Race 2 Thanks Everyone for 2021 H., A$15000 1000m Tumut River (NZ) 2014 (G. by Choisir-Princess Jay) (trainer: Sean Rains)Nanango RC- Race 5 Heritage Bank H., A$8500 1600m Spring Season (AUS) 2015 (G. by Sebring-Private Steer) (trainer: Cassie Saunders)Flemi...

Makybe Diva homecoming for Tofane

Tofane will make a welcome return to her home track of Flemington on Saturday when she contests the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). The daughter of Ocean Park ran third first-up in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield last month, and trainer Michael Moroney believes she will appreciate the roomier track at Flemington. “I thought she struggled a bit around that last corner (at Caulfield),” Moroney told SENTrack. “Just the way the race was run, they started to really sprint around th...

Riverplate to make Australian debut

The Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young stable will find out if they can add a bit more firepower to their three-year-old ranks when former kiwi-trained runner Riverplate (NZ) (Flying Artie) runs over 1200m at Sandown on Wednesday.After one start in New Zealand for the recently retired Andrew Campbell where he ran second at Te Rapa in June, Riverplate was whisked across the Tasman.Busuttin likes Riverplate but is not sure what to expect on Wednesday and sees it as a learning curve.“You ju...

Weekend Wrap Up – August 31

Despite having no winners over the weekend three Cm graduates have us very excited for what’s to come this spring.  Triple Group One winner Tofane produced a top-class performance on her return to racing, finishing a close third to Behemoth in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.  The six-year-old Michael Moroney-trained daughter of Ocean Park found the line really well after taking a little bit longer than usual to get balanced on the straight.  Her connections are sure...

Weekend Runners 28.08.2021

Good luck to connections of all Curraghmore graduates racing this weekend including the following:AUSTRALIA SATURDAYKembla Grange Race 7 Premier's Cup Gr.3, A$161000 2000m No Compromise (NZ) 2016 (G. by Pins-Baggy Green) (trainer: C J Waller)Cairns JC Race 4 FGF Bitumen H., A$25000 1250m Pumps (NZ) 2015 (G. by Jimmy Choux-Musigny) (trainer: Bonnie Thomson)Caulfield Race 1 Neds H., A$130000 2400m Nerve Not Verve (NZ) 2015 (F. by Shocking-Bilancia) (trainer: M D Moroney)   ...