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Link to Share Group 1 winner Aegon pleased his connections with his trial win over 1175m on the polytrack at Warwick Farm on Thursday ahead of his tilt at the Gr.1 Doncaster (1600m) at Randwick next Saturday. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained gelding had a brief freshen after he finished sixth in the Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m), his first taste of defeat on raceday. “He would have needed it because we have been pretty soft on him and he did have a freshen-up so he needed that day ...

Racing: Pomare thinking ahead with Ocean Billy after $500,000 win 14 Mar, 2021 08:52 PM 5 minutes to read Johnathan Parkes and Ocean Billy are well clear approaching the winning post at Ellerslie. Photo / Trish Dunell Rotorua Daily Post By: Supplied content While he is still coming to terms with winning the first Group One race of his training career, Rotoruas Bill Pomare knows he could have some big decisions to make with his stable star Ocean Billy. Pomare was enjoying a few quiet moments on ...

Racing: Entrivieres racetrack deeds give Hawkes Bay couple a huge buzz 12 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM 9 minutes to read Jockey Danielle Johnson drives Entriviere to victory in driving rain at the finish of last Sundays Group 3 Haunui Farm Kings Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie. Jockey Danielle Johnson drives Entriviere to victory in driving rain at the finish of last Sundays Group 3 Haunui Farm Kings Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie. Hawkes Bay Today By: John Jenkins Hawkes Bay couple Simon and Melissa Turner...

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A Kiwi-bred three-year-old claimed the Group 1 Randwick Guineas but it wasn’t the one most punters’ wanted at Randwick on Saturday. The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained Aegon was sent out a firm $2.60 favourite in the feature event but it was John O’Shea’s galloper Lion’s Roar which took the major share of the $1 million purse while the other Group 1 race of the day – the Canterbury Stakes went to Godolphin mare Savatiano. The Golden Slipper is a fortnight away but the pictur...

Link to Share Trainer Andrew Forsman will have a rare afternoon off on Saturday, but his eyes will be firmly fixed on high-class three-year-old Aegon, who will start a warm favourite in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) in Sydney. Forsman, who trains in partnership with Murray Baker, part-owns the undefeated son of Sacred Falls and, courtesy of the G1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) meeting being postponed at least 24 hours due to a COVID scare in Auckland, he will have the opportunity to join his...

Aegon thriving before Randwick Guineas Aegon thriving before Randwick Guineas by New Zealand Racing Desk Aegon in action Image: Bradley Photography Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will have a rare afternoon off on Saturday, but his eyes will be firmly fixed on high-class three-year-old Aegon, who will start a warm favourite in the Group One Randwick Guineas (1600m) in Sydney. Forsman, who trains in partnership with Murray Baker, part-owns the undefeated son of Sacred Fa...

Australia: Unbeaten Kiwi Aegon To Star In Sydney Racing Carnival Sponsored by: Aegon Sydneys “Autumn Carnival” of racing is in full swing, with Randwick playing host to seven Group races this Friday night. Two events are at the elite Group 1 level, and an undefeated 3-year-old from New Zealand will be the focus of attention in the $1,000,000 Randwick Guineas. The Randwick card is available for livestream on the new Sky Racing World App and will be broadcast live on TVG (First Post...

G1 Randwick Guineas: Runner-by-runner preview and tips Aegon heads the betting for the Randwick Guineas Image: Getty Boom Kiwi gelding Aegon will look to keep his unbeaten record intact when he lines up in Saturdays Group One Randwick Guineas.  The Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained galloper made an instant impact in Australia, winning the Hobartville Stakes in style at Rosehill.  Hell face a strong field once again, including six of his rivals from the Hobartville.  Take a ...

Emerging Kiwi superstar Amarelinha will be given every chance to book a flight across the Tasman for a Group 1 Australian Oaks tilt this autumn. Owners Te Akau Racing confirmed their autumn plans for the Jamie Richards-trained filly which would leave the passage open for a trip to take on Australia’s best three-year-old staying fillies. Connections elected against paying a late entry fee for Group 1 New Zealand Derby in favour of keeping Amarelinha against her own sex in the Group 3 Sunline V...