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Yulong to have three horses in The Everest, but which three is the question
Yulong will have at least a three-strong contingent in the $20 million The Everest, but it is its own slot, currently held by Private Harry, which is currently the centre of much debate.
Overpass back in favour - Field banks on Baker’s sprinter for third shot at Everest
A seventh slot for this year’s Everest has been filled, with Newgate Farm’s Henry Field signing an agreement with Darby Racing to run consistent sprinter Overpass in the race for a third time.
Super reward - Waikato puts full faith in Seth after Group 1 treble
Mare owners wanting to breed to Super Seth will have to lodge applications by June 4 and seek approval from Waikato Stud due to the son of Dundeel’s rising fortunes.
La Crique reprises a Tancred formula from a previous era
Co-trainer Katrina Alexander is hoping her mare La Crique is a throwback to the days when New Zealanders made the Tancred Stakes their own.
The five biggest priorities for new NZTR CEO Matt Ballesty
Newly appointed New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing CEO Matt Ballesty won’t have much time to get his feet warm under the desk when he takes the hot seat on March 5. There is a list of tasks a mile long and we’ve singled out the top five in importance and urgency.
Ellis strikes for $260,000 Satono Aladdin filly in Karaka Book 2
Fresh from a pair of million-dollar successes at Ellerslie and another leading buyer title in Book 1, Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis remained in the headlines with some Book 2 fireworks at Karaka on Wednesday afternoon.
Bergerson aims for Karaka Millions redemption
Trainer Roydon Bergerson is hoping to go one better in this year's TAB Karaka Millions 2YO with In The Air and Too Sweet.