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NZ Racing and Breeding News – 28 May 2023
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Kovalica a class above in Queensland Derby
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Antino a winning machine
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More Queensland success for Kukeracha
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Suliman proves too tough in Awapuni Hurdle
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Logan’s Saltcoats dominant in Futurity Stakes
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2023 Queensland Derby Winner Is Kovalica
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Lang Lang fit for a ‘Coursing King’
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Bond has “royal” chance in his team at Winton
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‘King Korda’ reigns in Sandown Cup
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Doubles the trend at Addington last night
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Superstar Legend brings up the ton in style
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Punt Drunk: All eyes are on QLD
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Regal Lion gains Lord Mayor’s Cup start
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Esta La Roca chasing stakes win
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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
The Southern Surge is set for an action replay in 2026. The brand new series featured $15,000 heats at Winton (August 3) and Invercargill (August 10) before eight $25,000 finals as part of Gore’s big meeting on Sunday. It’s been hailed as a significant success on a number of fronts. Such was the calibre of racing that there were six new track records witnessed by a good-sized crowd at Gore and from a betting perspective the three-meeting series attracted turnover of $2.185m – that’s more than double the total from the corresponding meetings in 2024 ($1.1m). The increase in turnover has been mirrored at other venues around the country of late. The number of people betting on the Southern Surge meetings also rose significantly – from 5930 to 10384 across the three meetings. The breakdown : Winton $734,886 (last year $316,770) Invercargill $681,281 (last year $375,213) Gore $769,523 (last year $420,048) “The whole idea about the Southern Surge was to encourage racing in the south during the traditionally quieter months and it really worked well,” says Harness Racing New Zealand’s Head of Racing and Wagering Matthew Peden. “With 162 horses racing at the three meetings that was 60 more than last year and the locals really came to the party with 42 trainers involved, up 10 on last year.” For Southern Harness it was also a success. “I’m more than happy. It just shows how much a little bit of extra money can make a difference to the region and trainers are happy to carry on training their horses for a wee bit longer than they would have,” Southern Harness General Manager Jason Broad said. HRNZ and Southern Harness will now do a thorough review to see what further improvements can be made before the Surge’s second installment in 2026. View the full article -
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Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has today called for the formation of a dedicated Harness Racing Australasia Pattern and Development Committee working party to better align Australia and New Zealand’s feature racing calendars and strengthen the sport’s international standing. The working party would include representatives from Harness Racing New Zealand, Harness Racing Australia, and state jurisdictions, where appropriate. The initiative, outlined in a recent formal communication to Harness Racing Australia, seeks to establish a collaborative platform for coordination of Group race programming, carnival timing, horse movement pathways, and international engagement. “Neither New Zealand nor Australia is large enough to operate in isolation,” said HRNZ Chief Executive Brad Steele, “to grow harness racing’s relevance on the global stage and create more opportunities for our participants and fans we need to work together more than ever.” The working party will focus on: Creating a unified Australasian racing pattern, especially for Group and Listed events Strengthening trans-Tasman campaign pathways for horses, trainers, and owners Developing joint strategies to boost international wagering, viewership, and investment Coordinating broadcast and marketing to maximise exposure HRNZ believes a coordinated approach will lift the profile and value of major races, give connections greater certainty when planning campaigns, and drive long-term growth and sustainability “We want to ensure that the best horses, the best racing, and the best stories can be showcased in a way that benefits the entire region,” said Brad Steele. “By working together, we can amplify our reach and unlock new opportunities for the industry.” HRNZ has proposed an initial meeting to discuss the structure and objectives of the working party, with a view to launching the collaboration in the 2025/26 racing season. View the full article -
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By Adam Hamilton Dual IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup winner Swayzee is poised to be a shock starter in Saturday week’s $150,000 Group 1 Len Smith Mile at Menangle. The powerhouse seven-year-old will trial at Menangle tomorrow (Wednesday) and if he pleases connections, they will run him first-up in the Len Smith. Swayzee hasn’t raced since finishing fourth in the $1.25mil Group 1 Nullarbor at Gloucester Park on April 25. His last run in a high-profile sprint race was a luckless fourth when held-up in traffic in the $1m Miracle Mile on March 8. Such is his class and profile, Swayzee was immediately installed a $3 favourite for the Len Smith when news of his revised racing plans spread. Previously, it was expected Swayzee would have some build-up racing at Menangle before heading to Melton for a defence of his $250,000 Group 1 Victoria Cup crown on October 18. He is a lock to return to Addington to chase a remarkable third successive NZ Cup win on November 11. Trainer Jason Grimson hopes to have a twin-pronged Len Smith attack with the forgotten and injury-plagued speedster Hi Manameisjeff also aiming first-up at the race. The eight-year-old hasn’t raced for almost 14 months when he ran last in the Group 1 Blacks A Fake behind Leap To Fame at Albion Park on July 27, 2024. Hi Manameisjeff had won seven of his previous eight mile starts at Menangle for Grimson. The injuries have restricted the Kiwi-bred son of Art Major to just 36 starts for 20 wins. View the full article -
HRNZ news item hailing Southern Surge success,significant increase in turnover, didn't mention significant increase in races 11 race cards as opposed to 7, Sundays instead of Thursdays and better fields with bigger stakes, be nice if someone would break it down in real terms before shouting from the rooftops, should factor in Southlands had its best July August weather for many years,just putting it out there. -
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