Horse Racing News

Gringotts secures first stakes success

Gringotts took his promising career to new heights in Brisbane on Saturday with a first black-type success in the Listed Members’ Handicap (1600m) at Doomben.

Bold Belle upsets at Trentham

It’s hard to describe the win of a third favourite as an upset but that is what consistent mare Bold Belle landed when she led...

Aris Aris takes Te Rapa feature

Consistent galloper Aris Aris produced a powerful finish to down a talented line-up of winter gallopers when taking out the Dunstan Horsefeeds 1300.
The Map wins the Andrew Ramsden

The Map secures golden ticket into 2024 Melbourne Cup

Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray will have a runner in the 2024 Melbourne Cup after The Map claimed a strong victory in the Listed Andrew...
Tanhauser claims Group 2 Rough Habit Plate

Tannhauser storms clear in Rough Habit Plate

Chris Waller & James McDonald combined in the final race at Doomben on Saturday, with Tannhauser proving too strong in the Group 3 Rough Habit...
Bella Nipotina claims Group 1 Doomben 10,000

Bella Nipotina claims Group 1 Doomben 10,000

Bella Nipotina has come with a withering burst to claim victory in the Group 1 Doomben 10,000 on Saturday afternoon, earning her second-career Group 1...

Bittercreek breaks maiden in Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic

Team Corstens and Blake Shinn combined with Bittercreek to claim victory in the Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic at Doomben on Saturday afternoon.

Pokuru Gold produces season milestone for Te Akau

Three-year-old Pokuru Gold provided Te Akau Racing trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson with their 150th winner of the season at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Islington Lass

Sharrock eyes spring after Rangitikei Cup success

Islington Lass could have Group 1 goals on her radar after capping her breakthrough campaign with victory in Saturday’s Listed Rangitikei Cup at Trentham.

Niance bounces back at Flemington

Up-and-comer Niance put a last-start disappointment behind her with an emphatic win in Saturday’s A$80,000 Inside Headquarters (1200m) at Flemington.

Winning Australian debut for Amberite

Amberite has made an immediate impression across the Tasman, landing an upset victory in his Australian debut in Saturday’s Benchmark 84 Handicap at Flemington.
Spirit Ridge Claims JRA Chairman's Handicap

Spirit Ridge gets the head down in JRA Chairman’s Handicap

Annabel Neasham and James McDonald have combined with Spirit Ridge to take out the Group 3 JRA Chairman's Handicap at Doomben on Saturday afternoon.

Footes upbeat ahead of Babylon Berlin return

Saturday’s Happy 80th Birthday Garry Chittick (1100m) at Trentham is set to cap an exciting week for Cambridge trainers Ben and Ryan Foote.

Sharrock takes three shots at another Rangitikei Cup

Allan Sharrock will have both quantity and quality on his side at Trentham on Saturday as he shoots for a third Rangitikei Cup in the...

Liefting heads to Hawera with jumping pair

Mont Ventoux and Renegade Fighter’s first-up performances at Te Rapa have given Rudy Liefting grounds for optimism for their winter jumping campaigns.

Course specialist chasing another winning turn

Andrew Forsman will be represented by a team of runners in both New Zealand and Australia this Saturday, and he is hopeful that they can...

Cindy Falls looking to go back-to-back at Te Rapa

Cindy Falls evened the ledger with Sir Sterling at Te Rapa last start, and she will be out to go one better when the pair...

Positive thoughts for Cole’s Cup hope

Cody Cole is hopeful that his promising mare Kind Thoughts will have her chance at stakes glory in Saturday’s Listed Rangitikei Cup (1600m) at Trentham.

Pierre Ng looks to Taj Dragon to boost championship hopes

Locked in a tight battle for the trainers’ championship with Francis Lui, Pierre Ng hopes Taj Dragon can provide some breathing space with a victory...
Terry Gillett

Terry Gillett brings four live chances to Tennant Creek

Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett has four strong contenders for Tennant Creek Cup Day, including Great Buy in the feature.
Gold Trip wins the 2022 Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip retired

Gold Trip has run his last race, but the Melbourne Cup winner will continue to make an impact on Victorian racing as he transitions to...

Riccarton double for Te Akau Racing

Caravella and Treaty Of Paris both recorded wins to give Te Akau Racing's Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson a winning double at Riccarton's Synthetic meeting.

Deebee Bellfer vying for hattrick at Te Rapa

Te Aroha mare Deebee Bellfer has been in a purple patch of form of late and will be vying to extend her golden run when...

Memorable 2024 for Ormsby

Multi-talented horseman Chad Ormsby has had a year to remember with four black-type victories to his credit, including the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks.

Home targets for Wewillrock

A return to Australia was on the cards for Wewillrock this winter, but trainers Guy Lowry and Leah Zydenbos have elected to keep him in...