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By Special Agent · Posted
I wonder how far the straight can be angled outwards when all of the carparking outside the Otaki track has been sold. Likewise with adding stabling, would they be going in between the 400-600 affordable homes that are going to take up just a tick under 150 acres space currently being used for stabling? -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Lee Searing often names his horses for sports figures, and he pays tribute the exploits of jockey Braulio Baeza with his Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) contender Baeza.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
By Renee Geelen/TTRAusNZ On Wednesday, Star Thoroughbreds announced that Vin Cox would be their yearling selection advisor for the 2026 sales season. The decision comes off the back of an eight-year association with Brett Howard of Randwick Bloodstock who has announced his retirement. The Star Thoroughbreds and Randwick Bloodstock team have been purchasing yearlings for over eight years and recent spring star Aeliana (Castelvecchio) is a big highlight. The G1 Australian Derby winner has garnered over A$2.7 million for her connections and was a NZ$180,000 purchase from Rich Hill Stud's New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale draft. “Brett advised me recently that he had decided to retire at the end of the year and, therefore, I needed to find a replacement, which I knew would be very difficult as we've worked together very successfully for more than eight years now,” said Star Thoroughbreds' Denise Martin. “Some days after hearing his news, it occurred to me that Vin Cox may be available to assist me. Having known him for the lifetime of Star's operation, I felt it wouldn't be inappropriate for me to at least ask the question as to if he'd be available and interested. “To my absolute delight, he said he was available and he would be interested. It's been something of a revelation learning that my long term association with Brett has come to an end because it's been very enjoyable and extremely successful. But, looking forward now, I'm anxiously awaiting January and working closely with Vin in the forthcoming yearling sale season.” Vin Cox, whose resume includes managing director of Godolphin Australia and Magic Millions, as well as general manager at Yulong, paid tribute to the record of Howard and Star Thoroughbreds. Star Thoroughbreds' recent Group 1 winners include Aeliana, Invincibella (I Am Invincible) and Espiona (Extreme Choice). “I'm very excited to be joining the Star team. I'm slightly intimidated by the success that Star have had over the last little while, particularly under the guidance of Brett Howard,” said Cox. “I've been looking to do some freelance stuff and this fitted the bill perfectly. I love being a part of yearling sales, going to horse sales and trying to select yearlings to turn into racehorses. Working with Denise, who is a highly ethical and elite operator, is right in my sweet spot. “I'm in awe of what Brett has achieved in his time with Star Thoroughbreds and under Denise's guidance and being part of Chris Waller's stable, it's a formula that has worked exceptionally well. Hopefully, I can contribute.” The post Big Shoes to Fill: Star Thoroughbreds Team Up with Vin Cox appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) contender Bellezza is the latest chapter in a longstanding relationship between the breeder Moyglare Stud and the Clement family.View the full article -
Back and refreshed..Squaarrk The Awapuni saga is a diabolical mistake created by two incompetent entities, RACE and NZTR. In announcing the decision to not use the track this year the latest import CEO from Australia prattles on about "Our team, The RIB and the Club, with the support of independent experts." The CEO then conveniently leaves the following critical statement to the Melbourne track specialist, Mr O'Keeffe who says "More aggressive renovation work is required. At the same time we are progressing a wider investigation into the tracks long term suitability." That statement must come from the top and to defer that to a specialist is weak leadership. I therefore agree 100% with JESS who stated in one of her posts under 'Awapuni officially out of action' that "Nothing will change until we operate with some accountability". CS is 100% correct that a massive problem has been created by "Over reliance on sand, to fix tracks". He then unfortunately stumbles towards dopey land by stating "I have a great deal of sympathy for central management". NZTR have by and large created the problematic tracks we have today. Previous CEO's procrastinated re remedial work, a convenient ploy perhaps to let the track 'fade away'. When that did not work the work agreed upon was a cheap fix, akin to replacing bald tyres on a car with better 2nd hand tyres. Worse, whilst they were being cheap skates they insisted that all tracks must be presented the same, good 4, on race day. A track managers nightmare! No longer a manager of turf, now a watering manager. Should you still feel the need to rebut CS, which you will, look at Hastings as irrefutable proof as to NZTR culpability. Ten years ago - problems. Five years ago - problems. In that period the same person was responsible and the same words were uttered, "We have put in place protocols and processes to ensure this will not happen again". Happen again and again they did. Words changed, manager did not! Accountability; Zilch. When they next meet around a board table, NZTR executive will be fervently fixated on a fantasy greenfield build in Flaxmere whilst the problematic Hastings track gets a 'partial' reconstruction. In closing, the Industry does have one not so small door open. Walk away from the door of large stake increases for a few select races and agree on going through the alternative door which is a golden ticket for a few tracks to have comprehensive remedial work. Specifically, one track in the North, one in CD and the other in the South Is. In the CD my vote would be for Otaki. Relay the track, no sand apart from what lies there naturally, bowl both stands and build one new stand. Angle the straight outwards effectively widening the bend out of the straight. Totally change the parade rind, birdcage and add stables. Central Districts will then have it's new Trentham.
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