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Crocetti sends Group 1 statement

Saturday's Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa was an eagerly anticipated clash between a number of up-and-coming talents, but it turned into a tour de force by New Zealand's most exciting three-year-old. Crocetti extended his unblemished record to five out of five with another dominant display, leading every step of[...]
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Crocetti dominates Ruakaka Group 3

Exciting three-year-old Crocetti displayed his classic credentials once again with another front-running demolition of his rivals to take out the Group 3 Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday. After winning with ridiculous ease at the venue a fortnight again, punters were quick to send the showy chestnut out a $1.40 favourite despite being[...]
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Crocetti impresses at Ruakaka

Exciting galloper Crocetti put his name to the forefront for the upcoming three-year-old features with a convincing return to racing at Ruakaka on Saturday. The flashy son of Zacinto had created quite an impression in his only start as two-year-old, winning by over three lengths at Pukekohe back in February for owner and co-breeder Daniel[...]
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Apprentice comes up aces at Te Rapa

Rookie apprentice Ace Lawson-Carroll completed his first winning ride in fine style when he guided handy winter sprinter Crystallize to a comfortable victory at Te Rapa on Saturday. The 16-year-old, who weighs just 48kgs, made full use of his 4kg apprentice claim aboard the Danny Walker-trained runner as he set up a steady pace out[...]
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Late Derby contender to be On Display

The Danny Walker-trained On Display is likely to be a late nomination for Sunday's Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) after his final serious hit-out on Tuesday morning. Based in South Auckland, Walker said his training operation hasn't been affected too much by entering Alert Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions, but racing this weekend, in[...]
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Ciao Italy, Kia Ora Pukekohe

Pukekohe is somewhat of a poor substitute for Italy at this time of year, but Byerley Park trainer Danny Walker was just happy to be back racing on Saturday. The South Auckland horseman was meant to be in the middle of a five-week holiday in the European tourist hotspot, but as a result of the[...]
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