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A Formidable sale price to boost Karaka budget
Posted On: Monday, 15 January 2018
Proceeds from the sale of the stakes-winning three-year-old Formidable to overseas interests are earmarked for Karaka.
The son of
Shocking's last-start victory in the
Listed 3YO Salver a......
Rich Hill Stud stallion Shocking has sired two new potential Derby candidates in three days...
Posted On: Thursday, 21 December 2017
Formidable (Shocking) beats home The Boy Wonder and Secret Ambition (Jimmy Choux) in the Listed 3YO Salver.
Rich Hill stallion Shocking sired his sixth stakes winner on Sunday when
Formi......
Shocking's daughter set for bigger prizes
Posted On: Friday, 1 December 2017
Promising mare Soleseifei looks set to make her mark in stronger staying company following her latest success.
The Rich Hill Stud graduate won for the third time in her 14-start career when ......
Shocking's son touted as Derby hope
Posted On: Thursday, 30 November 2017
Leading jockey Danielle Johnson believes Formidable could be a classic force to be reckoned with next year.
She rode the Rich Hill Stud graduate to his first victory over 1600m at Avondale thi......
Strong Ready-To-Run Sale for Shocking and Jimmy Choux
Posted On: Monday, 27 November 2017
With just two of Shocking's progeny on offer at Karaka last week it was no surprise to see these colts both selling well given their sire's progeny race success this spring.
Lot 300 Th......
Antonio Giuseppe on target for Ballarat Cup
Posted On: Friday, 24 November 2017
The Ballarat Cup has been a late spring target for Antonio Giuseppe, who will be out to give Sydney's premier trainer Chris Waller a second win in the race in three years.
Waller won the A$30......
Fanatic (Shocking) backs Melbourne Cup Day win with success in Sandown Cup
Posted On: Saturday, 18 November 2017
Jockey Michael Walker has guided New Zealand-bred and owned mare Fanatic to victory in the Listed Sandown Cup before being ruled out for the rest of the meeting due to illness.
Walker was rep......
Fanatic set for Sandown Cup back-up
Posted On: Thursday, 16 November 2017
After her win on Melbourne Cup day, Fanatic is set to back up in the Sandown Cup.
Fresh from her first Australian win during the Melbourne Cup carnival, New Zealand Group One winner Fanatic......
Weight-for-age targets for Chocante
Posted On: Tuesday, 7 November 2017
Accomplished stayer Chocante will be given opportunities to star at weight-for-age during a two-start summer campaign.
The son of Shocking has returned to the Cambridge stable of trainer ......
Trainer likes Shocking colt racing at Avondale tomorrow and rates him 'Derby' prospect
Posted On: Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Chris Gibbs believes the well-related colt Dragon Storm can go close to his first winning strike at Avondale on Wednesday.
The Ruakaka horseman, who trains in partnership with Donna Loga......
Tony Cruz's team is starting to fire and Circuit Hassler can help lead the charge
Posted On: Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The five-year-old (by Shocking) looks ready to notch his first Hong Kong victory after a strong showing at Sha Tin on Sunday
Former New Zealand Group Two winner Circuit Hassler showed on S......
Hawera win sets up possible stakes assignment for Shocking's Hello M'Lady
Posted On: Sunday, 15 October 2017
A dominant win at Hawera yesterday may have clinched a black-type assignment for promising mare Hello M'Lady at Rotorua next weekend.
The Matamata-trained mare relished the step up to 1600 me......
Chocante keeps family in Cup contention
Posted On: Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Brisbane Cup winner Chocante can boost his Melbourne Cup credentials in Saturday's St Leger at Randwick.
Cambridge-trained stayer Chocante has one more test to pass to keep the Marsh fam......
Another stakes winner for Shocking
Posted On: Saturday, 7 October 2017
Pure Pride became the fifth individual stakes winner for Shocking with her impressive victory today in the Listed Paris Lane Stakes.
The five-year-old settled back in the field and when t......
Marsh Thrilled with Chocante
Posted On: Friday, 6 October 2017
Stephen Marsh is confident Chocante (Shocking) is on track for this year's Melbourne Cup after his encouraging third in the Gr.1 Metropolitan (2400m) at Randwick last Saturday.
Having his thi......
Marsh proud of Chocante's Metropolitan run
Posted On: Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Brisbane Cup winner Chocante finished third in Saturday's Gr.1 Metropolitan at Randwick.
Stephen Marsh is confident Chocante is on track for this year's Melbourne Cup after his en......
Brown delighted by Chocante's Metropolitan run
Posted On: Sunday, 1 October 2017
Pic: Chocante (number 7) finished 1.8 lengths third carrying four kilo's more than race winner winner Foundry, in Saturday's Group 1 The Metropolitan.
Jockey Corey Brown has sung the praises o......
Chocante to raid Sydney riches en route to Melbourne Cup
Posted On: Friday, 29 September 2017
Top New Zealand trainer Stephen Marsh is confident Chocante will measure up in Saturday's Group I Metropolitan Handicap en route to the Melbourne Cup.
Marsh has had big spring plans in place......
Antonio Giuseppe and Chocante draw well for Saturday's Metrop
Posted On: Wednesday, 27 September 2017
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Shocking's well-related Camillo strikes again
Posted On: Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Camillo continued his impressive progress, and that of his sire Shocking, with further success at Grafton yesterday.
The four-year-old is now unbeaten in two appearances this season followin......
Brown chasing father-son Group One double
Posted On: Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Corey Brown enjoyed one of his finest racing moments in 2009 when he guided Shocking to victory in the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m).
The vastly-experienced jockey will now have an opportunit......
Antonio Giuseppe looks a tip-top Metrop chance after running on strongly in Kingston Town Stakes
Posted On: Sunday, 17 September 2017
Antonio Giuseppe (pictured right) continues his improvement running on strongly for second to Libran over 2000m in yesterday's lead-up to the Gr.1 Metropolitan Handicap (2400m, Sept 30)
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Shinn To Ride Chocante
Posted On: Monday, 11 September 2017
Sydney-based jockey Blake Shinn has been booked to ride New Zealand gelding
Chocante (Shocking) in Saturday's Kingston Town Stakes (Gr 3, 2000m) at Randwick, replacing Rory Hutchings in the sa......
Stephen Marsh is looking forward to Chocante (Shocking) stepping out in Saturday's Chelmsford Stakes...
Posted On: Tuesday, 29 August 2017
Generally the winner of a Brisbane Cup is rarely considered as a genuine spring candidate but New Zealand trainer Stephen Marsh is adamant
Chocante can make a surprising impact - beginning thi......
Hello M'Lady on a hat-trick
Posted On: Friday, 25 August 2017
Group-placed mare Hello M'Lady will be tested tomorrow when she steps up in grade against some smart horses in the ITM PSP Open Sprint at New Plymouth over 1300 metres.
The four-year-old Sho......
Double Tauranga strike for Shocking
Posted On: Wednesday, 23 August 2017
The hot run of form of the progeny of Shocking continued at Tauranga this afternoon.
The Rich Hill Stud resident produced a winning double with odds at both ends of the spectrum.
The well-suppo......
Antonio Giuseppe takes on star stablemate
Posted On: Friday, 18 August 2017
Former New Zealand galloper Antonio Giuseppe (Shocking) will line up against champion mare Winx (Street Cry) in Saturday's Gr.2 Warwick Stakes (1400m) at Randwick.
Trained by Chris Walle......
Hello M'lady a class above rivals
Posted On: Sunday, 30 July 2017
Black type performer Hello M'Lady (NZ) (Shocking) was in a class of her own at Rotorua, where she posted another soft win.
The daughter of Premier raceday winner The General's Lady (Aus) (G......
Shockings spring hopeful set for first test
Posted On: Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Fanatic is closing in on a trial outing that will kick-start her Melbourne spring campaign.
The Group 1-winning New Zealand mare is progressing well at Lindsay Park, the Victorian operation of ......
All-Australian spring for Chocante
Posted On: Tuesday, 11 July 2017
Trainer Stephen Marsh has confirmed that the son of Shocking will be sent across the Tasman for the opening three runs of his preparation.
"He could have a trial here, but Sydney will tell us w......
Trainer has confidence in well-related Shocking 3YO
Posted On: Tuesday, 11 July 2017
New Plymouth trainer Janelle Millar believes lightning has struck twice in an Australian black type winner's family.
She has a brother to the
Gr.2 Brisbane Cup winner
Chocante in her care ......
High Class breaks drought with Te Rapa win
Posted On: Sunday, 2 July 2017
High Class ended a two-year absence from the winners' circle with a gritty victory at Te Rapa yesterday.
The now four-year-old Shocking mare had looked to have any amount of ability when she do......
Double for resident stallions
Posted On: Wednesday, 28 June 2017
Rich Hill Stud stallions Jimmy Choux and Shocking made their presence felt at today's Rotorua meeting with a winning double.
Jimmy Choux was first to strike with the promising
Hoofaloof succes......
Shocking three-year-old shows winning spark
Posted On: Wednesday, 21 June 2017
Electrolyte has opened his account in Australia to add a further winning strike to his productive family.
The Rich Hill Stud graduate broke his maiden under Noel Callow yesterday over a mile at ......
Well-bred Hermanito debuts in style
Posted On: Thursday, 15 June 2017
Breeding and racing partners David Price and Mark Freeman enjoyed further success at Wanganui this afternoon with an impressive debut winner.
Shocking's son
Hermanito raced away for an impress......
Chocante Spelling In New Zealand
Posted On: Thursday, 15 June 2017
Brisbane Cup (Gr 2, 2200m) winner
Chocante (Shocking) has returned to New Zealand for a short spell before he travels back to Australia for a spring campaign.
"The horse is home now and hopef......
Chocante wins Brisbane Cup for sire Shocking
Posted On: Saturday, 10 June 2017
Jim Byrne signed off on a memorable Stradbroke day with a flourish today when he rode Chocante to an all-the-way win in the Gr. 2 Brisbane Cup at Doomben.
Byrne was previously successful in the......
Brisbane chances for Rich Hill stallions...
Posted On: Friday, 9 June 2017
Rich Hill Stud stallions Shocking and Pentire are poised to make an impact at Doomben on Saturday.
Shocking will be represented by the
Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2200m) hope
Shocking Luck......
Kiwis out to continue classic dominance in Queensland Derby
Posted On: Thursday, 8 June 2017
The Queensland Derby is one of the few Australian classics to elude Kiwi three-year-olds in recent years, and on Saturday two New Zealand-trained runners will try to break that drought and end an......
Bright day for Rich Hill
Posted On: Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Rich Hill Stud stallions were to the fore at Pukekohe Park this afternoon with a winning treble between them.
Shocking enjoyed a double with success for the genuine
Four Degrees followed by
R......
Shocking's daughter transferring to Melbourne
Posted On: Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Shocking's Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks winner
Fanatic will target the Melbourne spring carnival for new trainer David Hayes, Taranaki breeder-owner Sean Kiernan has revealed.
Kiernan said the Shock......
High spring hopes for Chocante
Posted On: Monday, 22 May 2017
The connections of the rising staying star Chocante are already making plans for a return trip across the Tasman.
The four-year-old has come a long way in a short time and trainer Stephen Ma......
2017 Rough Habit Plate result - Shocking Luck poised for Group I
Posted On: Saturday, 13 May 2017
The Kiwi invasion of the Queensland winter carnival has kicked off and trainer Jamie Richards is convinced Rough Habit Plate winner Shocking Luck will soon claim Group I glory
The New Zealand s......
Pure Pride (Shocking) to appreciate wide draw in Listed Scone Cup
Posted On: Friday, 12 May 2017
The Murray Johnson-trained Pure Pride, a $17 chance with CrownBet for the Scone Cup, did not fare well with the draw, though jockey Patrick Moloney is not disheartened by barrier 16.
The Group ......
Chocante a first-up threat
Posted On: Friday, 7 April 2017
Chocante's (Shocking) quality should make him a force to be reckoned with at Te Rapa.
Trainer Stephen Marsh believes the four-year-old has the class to be prominent when he resumes in tomorrow......
Pure Pride Ready For Group 1 Legacy
Posted On: Friday, 7 April 2017
Trainer Murray Johnson is pleased with Pure Pride (Shocking) ahead of the Coolmore Legacy Stakes at Randwick tomorrow.
The filly, who ran fifth in the Myer Classic (registered as the Empire Ro......
Shocking's Pure Pride pressing on to Coolmore Legacy
Posted On: Wednesday, 29 March 2017
She's fit, in-form and trialled impressively on Tuesday but trainer Murray Johnson's efforts with Pure Pride could be in vain if the talented mare fails to gain a start in the Group 1 Coolmore L......
Shocking's Antonio Giuseppe part of four-pronged Doncaster attack for Waller
Posted On: Tuesday, 28 March 2017
He's had better-credentialed contenders, but when you've won the past four Doncaster Handicaps and taken six of the past nine, it's fair to say champion trainer Chris Waller's is still the key s......
The Easter Stakes is the next black-type target for Counties Cup winner Chocante
Posted On: Monday, 27 March 2017
Stephen Marsh believes Chocante is capable of adding a feature mile to his burgeoning record.
The Cambridge trainer has already bagged the Gr. 3 Counties Cup over 2100 metres with the lightly ......
Waller's Antonio Giuseppe switch
Posted On: Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Chris Waller has advised that Antonio Giuseppe will not head toward the Sydney Cup (3200m), the talented stayer to instead take his place in the Doncaster Handicap (1600m) on April 1.
Waller ex......
