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To “Sir” -With Admiration
It wasn't surprising Mark was keeping an eye out for a likely son of Proisir at the Karaka Sales. And it looks as though he has found one. Proisir is the boom sire of the moment in New Zealand and...
Olivia”s Run Continues
Olivia's 2023 season looks like being even more successful than last year judging by the two win effort at Methven on Sunday her only two drives on the day. The first was over fellow junior drivers...
IT’S RACING BUSINESS AS USUAL AT ALL STARS
Mark will be transferring more of the business side of All Stars Stable to Nathan and Mikayla in the near future but racing wise it is business as usual. The stable activities had been the subject...
Nike-Out to Add to Great Stable Record
Rising star Millwood Nike is poised to add to a remarkable All Stars Stables record in the Harness Millions for the 3 year old fllies atC Cambridge on Friday. Should she justify short odds and win...
Millwood Nike Still Unbeaten
Millwood Nike made it 9 from 9 at Cambridge in the Harness Millions fillies becoming the fifth filly to do the 2yo/3yo double for All Stars. She follows Megeara, Dancing Diamonds, Spanish Armada and...
Mark Strikes Early at Karaka
Mark returned some past triumphs when selecting an unnamed brother to FLYING EVEN BETTOR for $120,000 at Karaka Sunday. And also o one major disappointment now forgotten The Bettor's Delight colt is...
Mark Hasn’t Stopped Dreaming
Last year at the Yearling Sales Mark paid his highest price ever to secure a youngster bred on the Bettor's Delight-American Ideal cross. That turned out to be Don't Stop Dreaming the top juvenile...
The Fix Is In with this Colt
Mark skimmed over several lots associated with big winners for All Stars at yesterday's sale but there was a familiar name in his final purchase on his own behalf, an unnamed Always B Miki colt...
Jean Convinced: Good Things Can Come in Threes
Going to the Auckland Sale on Sunday expert buyer Jean Feiss did not believe that at least in breeding family speak good things are likely to come in threes.Before the end of the day she was...
For Kennards: Never Enough of a Good Thing
All Star Stables stalwarts Phil and Glenys Kennard may have spread their interests in recent years but two of their purchases at the Auckland sale are definitely headed for Rolleston. One,a Bettor’s...
Jean and Mark Haven’t Forgotten “Bill”
PIC: The late much lamented Bill Feiss and Mark after Vincent's Auckland Cup win. Like most young stallions in the early stages of their career Vincent (Bill) is still establishing his...
All Stars Stable and the Phar Lap Connection
PIC:Phar Lap the day of his great international triumph at Agua Caliente in 1932 in one of the richest handicaps in the world.It was his only start in North America.He died a few weeks later....
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RACE PREVIEWS
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Ashburton Raceway, Sunday 11th August 2024
Race 2
Eyeliner
"Fresh up from a spell, trials have been good, top 4 chance"
Race 4
Carrera Rapido
"Another honest run last week, back to preferred distance, top 2 chance"
Race 6
We Walk By Faith
"Work has been good since returning home, handy barrier draw, top 3 chance"
Race 6
Chase A Dream
"Trialled good last week, in a good place, top 2 chance"
Addington Raceway, Friday 26th April 2024
Race 9
Major Hot
"Really happy with the guy, he is working good and seems full of beans! top 3 chance"
Race 1
Party Central
"Has taken natural improvement from his first race start, training well, top 3 chance"
Race 8
Carrera Rapido
"Had no luck last start, steps up in distance, top 3 chance
Rangiora Racecourse, Sunday 28th April 2024
Race 8
Franco Indie
"30m handicap isn't easy, has been training well, top 3 chance"