Kings Valley ready for Mornington Cup challenge

The Ciaron Maher stable has been looking for the right opportunity to try Kings Valley over a trip again. And that opportunity comes up in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday. Kings Valley was first emergency when the fields came out on Wednesday but has...

Exciting NZ galloper sold to Hong Kong

To Bravery Born will continue his racing journey in Hong Kong after being sold following his recent New Zealand campaign. Bred by Nearco Stud, the son of Snitzel was secured by Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis for $200,000 from Curraghmore’s draft at the 2024 New...

All Aged could be last hurrah for Royal Patronage

Whether it was a travel hangover from a hit-and-run raid in Hong Kong or loss of interest in racing, Royal Patronage didn’t perform to expectations in the spring. Returning for an autumn campaign, co-trainer Adrian Bott figured a shake-up of the seven-year-old’s...