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Blue-blooded Murdoch mares set for Te Rapa
Moira and Kieran Murdoch will be represented by a pair of promising mares at Te Rapa on Saturday, and both are half-sisters to Group One winners.
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | May 02, 2025
Moira Murdoch and her daughter Kieran will saddle two well-bred mares at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Trish Dunell
Moira and Kieran Murdoch Te Rapa Cambridge Stud Joan Egan Andorra Butterscotch

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Myla chasing hattrick at Tauranga
“She deserves to be there on Friday, I think she’s nicely placed in the field."
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 08, 2025
Myla will take her place in Friday’s Ray White Greerton (2100m) at Tauranga. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Moira and Kieran Murdoch Swiss Ace Myla Shamus

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16 July 2025
Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Divine Essence aiming for repeat at Rotorua
“He’s a bit of a trick, but we do thoroughly enjoy having him.”
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | December 03, 2024
Divine Essence will contest the Waitomo Fuels (1950m) at Arawa Park on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Divine Essence Moira and Kieran Murdoch Myla

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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Bella Waters on target for summer features
“It would be nice to think she could get to those big races that are coming up.”
Kevin Robertson, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | November 16, 2024
Bella Waters (outside) winning the Gr.2 Gartshore Tauranga Stakes (1600m) on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Moira and Kieran Murdoch Bella Waters Warren Kennedy

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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Stakes winner ready for Tauranga assignment
“She is obviously adept over ground and it would be quite nice to say that she has a little more zing this preparation."
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | October 31, 2024
Bella Waters will contest the Financial Services Handicap (1300m) at Tauranga on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Shamus heading back to Ellerslie
“He does all of his work at the beach so he’s ticking over nicely out there.”
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | October 15, 2024
Shamus winning at Ellerslie last month. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Shamus springs major upset in Ellerslie feature
“We thought we would kick off here and I actually would have been thrilled if he had only weighed in, but there you go.”
Kevin Robertson, trackside.co.nz | September 21, 2024
Shamus winning the Almanzor – Proven Value (1400m) Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Shamus Ace Lawson-Carroll Moira and Kieran Murdoch Shamexpress Woburn Farm

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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Divine end to season for Murdochs
“She’s had so much promise and she’s finally put it together, which is really pleasing to see."
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | July 31, 2024
Divine Essence winning at Tauranga on Wednesday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Resurgent Shamus heads Ruakaka team for Murdochs
Moira and Kieran Murdoch will have runners in three of the $60,000 ITM/Gib Winter Championship Finals at Ruakaka on Saturday, including a recent recruit who appears to be back on top of his game.
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | July 12, 2024
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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
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16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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Shamus back on song in Waipu Cup
Moira and Kieran Murdoch’s renowned beach training has turned around the careers of countless gallopers over the years, and former Taranaki star Shamus added his name to that list in Saturday’s $40,000 Northpine Waipu Cup (1400m) at Ruakaka.
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | June 29, 2024
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Gordon hoping for another tried horse Ace
“We’re obviously learning about him, he’s been very good and is probably not the soundest horse, so we’ll be careful with him.” 
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16 July 2025
Kiwi Breeders to be Honoured at National Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
Racing
16 July 2025
Mathews out to break season duck
"We would like to change that and if it could happen tomorrow that would be nice."
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