Kevin Robertson

Jimmy Choux

New Zealand Derby star Jimmy Shoux euthanised

One of the cult heroes of New Zealand racing has passed away with news coming through that former Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner and...

Antino a winning machine

Four-year-old gelding Antino continued his winning ways for trainer Tony Gollan when scoring a comfortable victory at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

More Queensland success for Kukeracha

After taking out the Group 1 Queensland Derby at Eagle Farm, Kukeracha returned to the same Eagle Farm meeting and landed another big prize.

Logan’s Saltcoats dominant in Futurity Stakes

Saltcoats proved too strong for his rivals in the feature race at Pukekohe on Saturday, the Listed Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m).

Daytona Bay gets important bob

A ‘Goldilocks’ track has helped Daytona Bay find his way back to the winner’s circle when nosing out the previously unbeaten Altivo at Flemington.

Parkes caps red-letter day aboard Justaskme

Leading Central Districts rider Johnathan Parkes capped a magnificent day at the office when he rode four winners at Awapuni including Justaskme in the feature.

Group One option for Le Zebra

Smart two-year-old Le Zebra will be considered for a tilt at the Group 1 JJ Atkins (1600m) at Eagle Farm on June 10 after his...

Gospodin on top again at Te Rapa

Classy winter performer Gospodin extended his impressive record on the Te Rapa track when he made it back-to-back victories at the venue on Saturday.

Collett keen on impressive three-year-old Martell

Lightly raced galloper Martell lived up to his trainer’s expectations when he downed a handy field of three-year-olds over 1100m at Te Rapa.

Flemington triumph for Oceans Above

Oceans Above continues to improve with racing, with the Simon Zahra-trained galloper closing from back in the field to score at Flemington on Saturday.

Flying Forsman filly strikes gold at Rotorua

Free-going three-year-old filly Wessex proved too swift for her rivals in Saturday’s Group 3 Rotorua Stakes as she secured a dominant front-running victory.

Valuable Rotorua Cup win for Poser

Up and coming stayer Poser showed just how tough she is when producing a determined finish to claim victory in the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m).
Globe

Unbeaten Globe heads trainers’ Kiwi-bred double

Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr celebrated a race-to-race double with New Zealand-breds at Sandown on Saturday afternoon, headed by the unbeaten Globe.

Black-type success for Essonne

Essonne picked up the sixth and most significant win of her career with a barnstorming finish in Saturday’s Listed Silk Stocking (1400m) at the Sunshine...

Palmetto powers to Coast success

Palmetto had to wait seven starts for his first win in Australia, but the second came much more quickly – and in a race worth...

Renaissance Woman sparkles in Bracelet

Renaissance Woman burst into contention for next month’s Group 1 Queensland Oaks with an outstanding victory in Saturday’s Listed Gold Coast Bracelet.

Unusual Culture continues hot form

Sandown has brought the very best out of New Zealand-bred mare Unusual Culture this autumn, and that formula proved to be a winner again on...

Team Tyler make lightning strike at Riccarton

Kelvin and Aimee Tyler were to the fore at Riccarton on Saturday when they produced class performer Lightning Jack to win the Listed Great Easter...

Le Zebra adds to Brownes’ family affinity

Emma-Lee and David Browne are dipping their toes into breeding with the purchase of a familiar broodmare, and their investment paid off with a win...

Solidify all class in Te Rapa feature

While comparisons with his stablemate Sharp ‘N’ Smart are inevitable, promising two-year-old colt Solidify is the son of Redwood currently in the limelight.

Flying northern filly takes juvenile honours at Riccarton

Illicit Dreams proved too fleet of foot for her two-year-old rivals when she took out the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.

Gallant Dunwoody lands St Leger

Dunwoody called upon all his staying reserves as he lead from barrier to box under in-form rider Jordan Childs to land the Listed VRC St...

Aromatic dominant in Travis Stakes

Progressive mare Aromatic rounded out her current campaign with another impressive victory when she cruised home in the Group 2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa.

Denby Road delivers in Breeders’ Stakes

Commentator George Simon will be the first to admit he didn’t cover himself in glory in the final stages of his call on the Group...

Butterfly floats to seventh victory

A quick back-up could be on the cards for talented stayer Irish Butterfly, who landed the seventh victory of his career when leading throughout at...