NZ Racing Desk

Ethereal enjoying retirement at Pencarrow Stud

This Saturday will mark a quarter of a century since Ethereal’s win in the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m), and the blue hen is still enjoying life at Pencarrow Stud, near Cambridge, at the ripe old age of 29.

Hellbent’s synthetic star Lhasa earns crack at Group 3

All roads lead to Silver Eagle for Platinum Pantheon

Ritchie’s Tajana ready to improve in Breeders’ Stakes

Waitak holds off Tuxedo to defend Howden Insurance Mile title

Waitak won his fourth Group 1, with a return to the Livamol Classic next on the stable’s agenda.

Blind Raise carries Seachange family into Caulfield Guineas contention

The $70,000 Ace High gelding has won four of five starts, while Oaks Stud retains substantial breeding depth through Seachange’s daughters and granddaughters.

Begg backs Hustler to shake off hangover

Trainer Grahame Begg is heading to Flemington confident She's A Hustler (NZ) (Ace High) is over her hangover of chasing Pride Of Jenni.

Injury forces early end to Belle Cheval’s career

Almanzor’s Ellerslie reminder of his sire prowess

Well Written stays perfect on Proisir return

A trip to Sydney to tackle the Epsom Handicap and the Golden Eagle awaits New Zealand superstar Well Written after her Group 1-winning return on Saturday.