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Wexford eye Guineas double as Cup week looms at Riccarton
The Matamata stable is aiming a strong team at the Riccarton-Guineas double.
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Mammoth offer turned down for NZ 1000 Guineas favourite
Asturia has begun her career in very similar fashion to Well Written's start last season.
Moving day for 3-year-olds in crucial Sarten Memorial clash
Today's Sarten Memorial at Te Rapa could have huge implications for the NZ 2000 Guineas.
Moschino storms from last to topple $1.40 favourite at Ellerslie
Moschino swamped the leaders in the final 50m to win by half a length.
Sword Of Stars wins War Decree Stakes, boosts Guineas claims
Sword Of Stars won the War Decree Stakes by a length at Riccarton.
Cox Plate pick: Brutal speed could let Warwoven run past older rivals
Warwoven has a great chance to become a rare 3-year-old winner of the Cox Plate.
Exciting mare to anchor plenty of multi bets on her Ellerslie return
The premiership leaders have hot teams entered at both Ellerslie and Riccarton tomorrow.
Three-year-olds facing hugely different tasks in unusual Cox Plate
There is a strong Kiwi flavour to the A$6 million Cox Plate on Saturday in Melbourne.
New Zealand’s sole Melbourne Cup contender may take detour today
Manzor Blue may be New Zealand's only Melbourne Cup runner next month
Kiwi superstar Well Written forced out of A$10 million race
'She is too good a horse to take any risks with,' trainer Stephen Marsh said.
Mick On Monday: Tragic loss of dual Oaks winner should give punters perspective
OPINION: Ohope Wins was the reigning New Zealand Stayer of the Year.
Will rain bring punters pain for Kiwi world champion in The Everest?
Today is one of the biggest on racing's calendar, headlined by the A$20 million Everest.
Lara Antipova trying to add elite Australian win to her NZ Group 1
The filly was our best juvenile filly last season and chases the 1000 Guineas tomorrow.
Cambridge Stud's gold-and-black flag to fly high on both sides of the Tasman
Lance Noble unleashes a strong team at Ellerslie tomorrow.
Numbers add up as TAB channels evolve to engage sports fans
OPINION: TV coverage of racing is changing as the TAB tries to attract more sports fans.
Mick On Monday: Waitak to stay put as Tuxedo goes chasing diamonds
Waitak will chase a treble that hasn't been achieved in over 50 years.
Finally no barrier draw dramas for She's A Dealer in Livamol Classic
The $550,000 Livamol Classic is the final leg of racing's spring Triple Crown.
Third time lucky for Joliestar as she is booked to climb Everest again
Joliestar will add even more New Zealand flavour to the A$20 million Everest next week.
Kiwi mates to clash in one of Australia's greatest races at Caulfield
Former Kiwi trainers go head to head in a huge Melbourne race.
Kiwi champion Ka Ying Rising beaten in trial but still on track for $A20 million Everest
He was beaten in a trial but his camp is not panicking before his Everest defence.
Mick On Monday: Well Written camp not making excuses even after they find one
Well Written's defeat on her Australian debut could be because of an unusual condition.
Well Written brave but beaten in Australia debut as different fairytale unfolds
The NZ mare's winning streak comes to an end in an Australian Group 1 race at Randwick.
Well Written is our best horse but is she good enough to beat the Aussies?
Well Written wants a good track surface for her long-awaited Australian debut today.
Faultless flight sees money come for Well Written ahead of Epsom
The money is coming for Well Written in the market for Saturday's Epsom in Sydney.