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Aquacade targets a different Cup Day feature
“She won at Group Two level last season, so what we really want to try to do with her is get that elusive Group One win."
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | March 08, 2024
Aquacade will contest the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
Aquacade Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes Warren Kennedy Cambridge Stud Lance Noble Ulysses Terra Mitica Auckland Cup
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Sharrock hands Ellerslie debut to leading southern jockey
"He’ll run the trip right out and he has only 52 kilos on his back. I think he’ll beat more home than will beat him home, put it that way.”
Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | March 08, 2024
Southern hoop Kylie Williams will have her first ride at Ellerslie on Saturday aboard Waisake in the Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m). Photo: Tayler Strong
Kylie Williams Allan Sharrock Ladies Man Waisake Auckland Cup Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes
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Fuller hoping history repeats in Auckland Cup
“He has come through it well, he has been working really well, we are very pleased with him. It seems like he is peaking at the right time.”
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | March 05, 2024
Roger That on his way to winning the 2020 Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m). Photo: Trish Dunell
Antony Fuller Khan Hunter Roger That Auckland Cup Mongolian Khan
IN Racing
Aegon secures All-Star Mile Wildcard
“I am thrilled to get a spot. We were running short of options and there wasn’t a lot else on the radar for him in New Zealand."
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | March 05, 2024
Aegon has secured a wildcard for next Saturday's A$4 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield Photo: Bruno Cannatelli
Aegon All Star Mile Andrew Forsman Sacred Falls Wren Gr.2 Little Avondale Stud Lowland Stakes Mr Mojo Risin' Good Oil Auckland Cup Gr. 1 New Zealand Oaks
IN Racing
Trust In You preparing for Cup tilt
“The way he races, he is quite a relaxed horse, he should go well in that.”
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | February 28, 2024
Trust In You will contest Saturday's Vertical Logistics Nathans Memorial (2200m) at Ellerslie. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images
Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley Trust In You Gino Severini Byerley Park Auckland Cup Sweynesse
IN Racing
Oaks contender making all the right moves
“She does seem to have a sense of timing about her and right from the time she won her first trial she has looked quite smart.”
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | February 27, 2024
Khanshe will contest the Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings on Wednesday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
Khanshe Fraser Auret Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes Gr. 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks Matthew Cameron Rick Orr Uareastar Auckland Cup
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Sailor boosts hopes of return Cup voyage
“He would deserve his chance and I definitely think he’ll get the two miles. On top of the ground, he’ll go all day."
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | February 20, 2024
Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) aspirant Sailor Jack winning at Ellerslie last Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images)
sailor jack Auckland Cup Shaun Fannin Hazel Schofer Craig Grylls
IN Racing
Trial tops Taranaki pair off nicely for Avondale Cup
"She will ride her cold and give her a look at Ellerslie before the Auckland Cup, which is the big goal with Mary Louise."
Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | February 14, 2024
Mary Louise returns victorious following last month's Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m). Photo: Race Images
Mary Louise Nom De Plume Robbie Patterson Craig Grylls Ciel Butler Auckland Cup Gr.2 ATR Avondale Cup Puntura Gr.1 Otaki Maori WFA Classic
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Fillies’ Classic step-up awaiting Sudbina
“We didn’t know what to expect stepping up to the mile last time, but she ticked that box very well and was strong through the line."
Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | February 07, 2024
Sudbina will contest Saturday's Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic (2000m) at Te Rapa. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North)
Sudbina Roger James and Robert Wellwood Kingsclere Stables Almanzor Mark Twain Hasstobeawinner $350k Sir Patrick Hogan Karapiro Classic Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic Auckland Cup
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Mahrajaan begins hunt for another Cup
“He looks outstanding and we’re very happy with the condition he’s carrying.”
Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk | January 25, 2024
Mahrajaan winning last year's Gr.3 New Zealand Cup (3200m). Photo: Race Images South
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray Mahrajaan Auckland Cup Gr.2 ATR Avondale Cup Lily Sutherland Nepheti Gr. 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks
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