Jess de Lautour

Exciting Champions Day for Nakhle

Daniel Nakhle has a key chance for the locals in Saturday’s $3.5 million NZB Kiwi, but his focus will also lie earlier on the card...
Pep Torque

Pep still in evergreen gelding’s step

Evergreen galloper Pep Torque will return to the races after more than a year off the scene at New Plymouth on Saturday.

Hometown assignments for Thurlow before big dance

Bill Thurlow is hoping to be the toast of his home track before trekking north to Ellerslie with Whangaehu, his contender in the Group 1...
Lucy In The Sky

Pike chasing Group 1 success with Lucy In The Sky

Tony Pike will be represented in a number of the Champions Day features this Saturday, including the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) with Lucy In...
Leica Lucy Lowland Stakes

Leica Lucy thrashes rivals in Group 2 Lowland Stakes

Leica Lucy displayed exactly why she is the favourite for the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) with victory in Sunday’s Group 2 Lowland Stakes...
Myakkabelle

Consistent Myakkabelle on track for Oaks dress rehearsal

Myakkabelle will take the final step towards the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) in Sunday’s Group 2 Jennian Homes Lowland Stakes (2100m).
Ears Back

Talented three-year-old ready for Guineas showdown

Show Pony will be out to continue winning form at stakes level when she heads to Wingatui to contest the Listed Dunedin Guineas.

Three-peat the Perfect Scenario in White Robe

Perfect Scenario is aiming to become the second horse in the last decade to win three-straight editions of the Group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight...
Outovstock

Outovstock on track for another Manawatu feature

Group 3-winning stayer Outovstock will use Saturday’s $350,000 Wairere Falls Classic as a stepping stone towards a tilt at his second Manawatu feature crown.

Fitness the factor for The Grey Goose

What The Grey Goose possesses in talent may be hindered in match fitness when she takes her place in Saturday’s Group 3 Weight For Age...
Hinehaka

Derby tilt on the line for Hinekaha

Hinekaha will have an opportunity to stamp her Derby credentials against the boys at Ellerslie on Saturday when taking on the Group 2 Avondale Guineas.

Atmospheric up for challenge in 3YO feature

A sterling field has assembled for Saturday’s Listed Uncle Remus Stakes and Cody Cole is looking forward to testing Atmospheric against some of the best.
Checkmate

NZB Kiwi the focus for Wexford’s Uncle Remus quartet

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are keeping their eye on the Uncle Remus Stakes, as Sethito and Checkmate have their final hit-out before the NZB...

Best Rose blossoms in second appearance

Progressive juvenile Best Rose turned the tables on her key rival at Riccarton Park on Wednesday, scoring an impressive second-up victory.

Hastings fillies chasing elusive maiden at Wanganui

After going through all stages of life together so far, it would be a fitting result for Meltemi and Wild Thyme to break their maiden...
Belclare

Ellerslie mile crown calling for Belclare

Belclare has had plenty of success raiding the northern riches at Ellerslie, and she’ll be back to do just that in Saturday's Group 1 Otaki-Maori...
Masa Hashizume

Hashizume to partner Derby favourite on return

Masa Hashizume will be back at Ellerslie to partner star three-year-old Willydoit in the Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on Saturday afternoon.

Auckland Cup calling for Sassy Lass

Sassy Lass has been a rising star in the staying ranks and is on her way to a big dance through Saturday’s Listed Kaimai Stakes.

Lilly flying ahead of stakes debut

Lilly is among the Canterbury raid on Saturday’s Listed Ascot Park Southland Guineas, and she’s certainly not there to make up the numbers.

Richardson’s juvenile pair set to debut at Te Aroha

Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall are hoping for some good fortune on Wednesday at Te Aroha after Snazzytavi was ruled out of the Herbie Dyke...
Grail Seeker

Grail Seeker primed for Te Rapa Group 1 tilt

Grail Seeker’s season has painted a pretty picture so far for Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, with her two starts in two Group Ones resulting...
Savaglee

Savaglee primed for Group 1 BCD Group Sprint test

Savaglee has conquered all before him at age-group level in New Zealand, and on Saturday, he will face the older rivals in the Group 1...
Willydoit

Clotworthys Derby prospects set for Ellerslie assignments

Willydoit and Interplanetary, will continue their preparations for the $1.25 million Group 1 New Zealand Derby in respective events at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Leica Lucy

Leica Lucy primed for Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes

Leica Lucy is looking to replicate her last-start performance on Saturday when she contests the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m).
Checkmate

Checkmate set to chase NZB Kiwi riches for Wexford Stables

Wexford have announced that their hugely-promising galloper Checkmate will fill their slot in the inaugural running of the NZB Kiwi (1500m)