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Racing
23 April 2025
“They’ve got a really nice broodmare to add to their nice little collection.”
Racing
16 February 2025
“He’s very fit, he had a very long prep last prep and never put a foot wrong, and he’s come back just as well.”
Racing
01 September 2024
“I like his demeanour. He walks around the yard conserving a lot of energy and when the gates open he knows it is race time, so he has some great attributes.”  
Racing
04 July 2024
“I had a feeling that he could run well and be thereabouts, but I didn’t expect him to win."
Racing
26 May 2024
“He said she is the real deal but needs a bit of furnishing. The best is yet to come."
Racing
22 March 2024
Monovale Holdings’ Joe and Max Smithies have enjoyed a myriad of success since beginning their association with Terri Rae, a run they hope to continue at Riccarton on Saturday.
Racing
10 March 2024
“He is beautifully put together though and obviously has great ability, but he is a handful."
Racing
27 March 2023
Joe Smithies is hoping the rise to prominence of leading Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) hope Goldman can be a boost for his young South Island-based sire Verdi.
Racing
12 September 2022
Former successful apprentice jockey Alex Forbes now wears a number of hats within the thoroughbred industry.