
Racing: Kiwi star at disadvantage in glamour Oaks clash
Randwick card promises one of the hottest race days of the season.
Randwick card promises one of the hottest race days of the season.
Trainer Scott Phelan believes last week's race improved Merlin's fitness.
Why Dubai Goldrush is NZ's big hope in the Australian Oaks
Bill Thurlow believes Whangaehu can handle the 59kg topweight at Trentham.
Atishu aims for a fourth Group One win at the Queen of the Turf Stakes.
David Ellis purchased a Snitzel colt for A$1 million at the Easter Yearling Sale.
Ross McCarroll bought the filly for $100 at Karaka in 2007.
Mark Purdon has achieved everything possible in Australasian harness racing.
Aeliana won the ATC Derby by five lengths at Randwick.
Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio: 'He is an awesome horse, he was just jogging in front.'
The horse called 'Larry' finds a suitably leisurely pace.
Chris Svanosio: 'I might have to roll the dice this week.'
Mark Purdon has runners in both slot races at Cambridge tonight.
Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.
Leap To Fame has won 49 of his 62 starts, making him a standout pacer.
Trainer reckons staying star in better form than he was on NZ Derby day.
Local hopes include Republican Party and Chase A Dream, known for strong finishes.
Trainer of dual Group 1 winner rues anticlimactic end to a pleasing season.
The pacing hero was booked to race in New Zealand last November but had to be pulled out.
Alabama Lass won her A$500,000 Australian debut at Flemington.
Jockey Michael McNab praised La Dorada, calling her a 'special filly'.
Trainer Sam Bergerson remains confident despite his mount's six-week break.
Star filly to race in a A$500,000 listed 1100m for 3-year-olds at Flemington tomorrow.
Merlin opens as the $2.50 favourite, but starts from barrier three on the second line.
Trainer: 'This horse has already provided us with so much fun and excitement.'
Trainer: 'He’s going really well and putting together a nice record.'
Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.
'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.
Wolfgang won the St Leger, completing a rare Trentham double this season.
Rider Wiremu Pinn secured a double victory, including the Wellington Guineas.