Joshua Smith

Hassman off to a perfect start

Hayley Hassman kicked off her riding career in the best possible fashion at Te Rapa on Saturday when winning aboard Hill Of Kings in her...

McNab not resting on his laurels

Champion rider Michael McNab set a hectic pace during the 2022/23 season and he’s ready to hit the ground running again in the new term.

Elemental scores impressive debut win

Michael McNab and Tony Pike combined with Elemental to take out the 2YO & 3YO Maiden at Avondale on Wednesday afternoon.

Helena Baby seeking Opunake Cup three-peat

Group One performer Helena Baby gets his chance to try and make it a hat-trick of wins in the Listed Opunake Cup at New Plymouth...

Derby winner on the comeback trail

Former Group 1 New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest made his first public appearance this year at the Foxton trials on Tuesday.

Sakura Girl primed for Queensland Oaks tilt

When Ross Lao first laid eyes on the now Ben Foote-trained Sakura Girl at Karaka two years ago, just two words entered his mind –...

There Goes My Hero primed for Hastings

There Goes My Hero will be vying to record back-to-back wins when he heads to Hastings on Saturday where he could secure his future offshore.

Flamebird shooting for black-type at Te Rapa

Promising filly Flamebird will be out to add some valuable black-type to her record when she heads to Te Rapa on Saturday.

Third time could be the charm for Guineas runner

Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping it will be third time’s a charm with Waitak when he lines-up in the Group 2 Queensland...

Sakura Girl bound for Queensland via Travis

The Ben Foote-trained Sakura Girl will take on older mares as the classy filly prepares for a Queensland raid on Saturday.
Love For All

Newman would love further black-type

Bryce Newman has one eye on the weather forecast as he looks to bring his consistent mare Love For All north to tackle the Group...

Trial winner set to add performance to pedigree

The well-bred Just A Floozie’s trial performances have provided ample evidence that she has inherited a good share of the family ability.

Positive ride secures ANZAC Mile

Roydon Bergerson came very close to withdrawing Town Cryer from the Listed ANZAC Mile, but he is thanking his lucky stars that he didn’t.

Hopes of catching a winning break in Champagne

To Catch A Thief will sport a fresh look at Pukekohe Park on Saturday when he attempts to break his maiden in the Listed Champagne...
Platinum Invador

Latta armed for Riccarton invasion

Lisa Latta is hoping Platinum Invador can emulate her former Group 3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) winner Authentic Paddy in Saturday's feature at Riccarton.

Benaud on song for Mornington Cup

John O’Shea is hopeful Benaud can return to winning form when he lines-up in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on Saturday.

Bold effort will bring Derby into play for Arby

Promising staying three-year-old Arby will be on trial for an overseas hit and run mission when he steps out at Pukekohe Park on Saturday.
Marroni

In-form Marroni can add to expense account

Marroni gets an opportunity at Pukekohe on Saturday to further add to his travelling fund when he chases a deserved victory.

Inflamed to step up at Riccarton

A change of tack with Inflamed could reap dividends at Riccarton on Saturday when the filly lines-up in the Listed Warstep Stakes (2000m).

Live Drama looking to go out on a high

Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is hoping Live Drama can end her season on a winning note when she heads to her home track on Saturday.
English Gambler

Exciting hurdler English Gambler set to resume

Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks for her flat horses.

Youngsters doing stable proud

The younger members of Stephen Marsh’s stable have served the Cambridge trainer well this season and they’re not finished yet.

Lowry looking to make riding mark in Australia

If Ciaron Maher and David Eustace need any more evidence of Jacob Lowry’s riding ability, they can just watch his efforts to win Saturday’s Listed...

Patterson eyeing another Brisbane venture

Robbie Patterson made his mark with a small team at last year’s Queensland winter carnival and is keen on a return trip.

Allen makes winning start to riding career

Apprentice jockey Jessica Allen made the perfect start to her riding career at Te Rapa on Saturday when notching up her first win aboard Aotea...