Joshua Smith

A Group One target is in the offing for exciting three-year-old Poetic Champion following his victory at Ellerslie on New Year's Day.

Son of Sun continued his golden run at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day when taking out the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup in the...

Real Class has put herself firmly into $1 million Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) calculations following her victory in the Group 2 Sir Patrick...

Willydoit firmed up his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) favouritism when he made it back-to-back wins at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day.

Sharp ‘N’ Smart is set to head to Trentham on Saturday to kick-off his summer campaign and ready for a Group One assignment at the...

Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb already has a Group 1 placing next to her name, and owner-trainer Kim Reid is hoping to improve on...

Otaki trainer Howie Mathews is in high spirits heading to Trentham on Sunday where he will be represented by stable stalwart Free Spirit and newcomer...

Wind of Change was able to shed her bridesmaid tag at Ellerslie on Thursday just in the nick of time ahead of her looming trip...

Canheroc has just one Cup to his name, but trainer Chris Wood is keen to double that haul at Te Rapa on Saturday to tackle...

Midnight Blue has proven to be an astute purchase by Te Akau Racing and the eight-year-old gelding is looking to continue to prove his worth...

Group 1 winner Skew Wiff is set to avoid the breeding barn for the time being, with connections opting to chase Group 1 glory over...

Wanganui is becoming a happy stomping ground for Matamata raider Drop Of Something and Wayne Hills is hoping that continues in the Wanganui Cup.

Trainers Peter and Shaun McKay are pressing on with their Group Three performer Wolfgang following his disappointing showing at Pukekohe on Saturday.

Express Yourself has returned home from her spring campaign in Melbourne and is now on a path towards the Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.

New Zealand raider Dionysus will attempt to secure stakes success for his connections when he heads to Newcastle to contest the Listed The Beauford (2300m).

Josh Shaw admits he is heading a long way this week for just the one run with his mare Predecessor, but he is hoping the...

Richard Stomper will head north to Riccarton on Wednesday where he will get a deserved crack at stakes level for the first time in the...

Richard McKenzie and Jordan Bassett got a great sense of satisfaction at Tauherenikau on Sunday after watching Prestissimo breakthrough for her maiden win.

Te Akau Racing will be looking to cause a bit of an upset in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas this weekend with their...

Steven Prince and connections are upbeat about the chances of Tikki in the Listed Pegasus Stakes at Riccarton on Saturday afternoon.

An Oaks path is being tipped for three-year-old filly Leica Lucy following her debut win over 1400m at New Plymouth on Wednesday.

Atishu will be seeking redemption in Saturday’s Group 1 Empire Rose Stakes (1600m) at Flemington after finishing second in the race last year to Pride...

Arjay’s Flight will be out to keep his perfect record intact for new trainer Shaun Phelan when he heads to Trentham on Saturday.

The spate of bad luck with New Zealand tracks continued at Te Rapa on Monday, with the abandonment of racing at the Hamilton venue following...

It’s been over two decades since Group 1-winning trainer David Walsh lined up a runner as a trainer, but that drought will come to an...