NZ Racing Desk

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Sword Of State and Home Affairs juveniles shine at Te Rapa

First-season Cambridge Stud stallion Sword Of State was represented by an impressive trial winner when State Of Valour coasted to victory in his two-year-old heat over 730m at Te Rapa on Tuesday.

NZ jockey Michael McNab sidelined for spring

An untimely injury has ruled champion jockey Michael McNab out for the bulk of spring racing.

Kiwi stayer Wolfgang ready to take flight for Australia

New Zealand-trained Melbourne Cup hopeful Wolfgang will fly to Australia on Wednesday to commence his path towards the $10 million race.

Moir placing earns Alabama Lass another shot at an Aussie Group 1 sprint

New Zealand sprinter Alabama Lass will press on in Australia for a tilt at the Group 1 Manikato Stakes.

Kiwi Iffraaj mare Seeking third Group 1

Top quality New Zealand performer Grail Seeker will be heading in a new direction on Saturday when she attempts to add to her record at the highest level.

Tuxedo given chance to perform at WFA in Proisir Plate

New Zealand Group 2 winner Tuxedo will test his talent at weight-for-age for the first time when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the Group 1 Proisir Plate.

NZ racing mourns Group 1 -winning trainer Tony Dennis

A member of one of New Zealand racing’s most famous and successful families has died, with the recent passing of Tony (Anthony) Dennis, aged 86.
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