Paul Vettise

El Vencedor

Marsh’s El Vencedor earns top Ellerslie billing

Stephen Marsh has given the high flying El Vencedor the nod as his best chance of landing a winning blow at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Evaporate

Favourite in prime order for NZB Kiwi bid

Per Incanto’s son Evaporate is ready to fulfil expectations and complete a memorable New Zealand feature race double for brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes.

In-form Kiwi quartet to serve Wexford well

Wexford Stables’ long-held plan for an assault on The NZB Kiwi at Ellerslie has come to fruition, with a quartet of in-form contenders to do...
Tuxedo

Faultless preparation has Tuxedo ready for New Zealand Derby

Shaune Ritchie couldn’t have wished for a smoother run with Tuxedo into Saturday’s $1.25 million Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m).

Derby picture to be clearer after Guineas

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s bid for a third Group 1 New Zealand Derby title goes on the line at Ellerslie this weekend.

Smart 2YO’s Ellerslie performance to decide all

Talented southern filly Miss Ziggy will provide trainer Andrew Carston with answers to her immediate program on Saturday.

Loch In Ora ready to spark further celebrations

Progressive Pierro mare Loch In Ora is in prime order to continue the run of black type success her connections have been enjoying.

Classic winner continuing top family trend

Progressive four-year-old Risque Ruler is the latest success story for a Windsor Park Stud family that for decades has been a constant source of stakes...
Babylon Berlin

Top mare chasing fairytale Group One outcome

Emotions will run high at Te Rapa if specialist short course performer Babylon Berlin can finally break through at the highest level.

Timely tilt at lucrative Te Rapa prize

The connections of Our Time are continuing a successful association with the family of the promising galloper who has earned an early crack at a...
Snazzytavi

Snazzytavi sidelined with virus

Illness is likely to sideline Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall’s top-quality mare Snazzytavi until later in the year.
Here To Shock

Here To Shock set for NZ Group 1 sprint

Well-performed Lindsay Park representative Here To Shock is back in familiar territory and thriving in his build-up toward Saturday’s feature sprint at Te Rapa.

Colt leading Hayes team’s double feature bid

Lindsay Park will take aim at the first leg of a lucrative New Zealand double when Hello Romeo steps out at Ellerslie on Saturday.
El Vencedor

El Vencedor in fine order ahead of latest Group 1 assignment

Top-flight winner El Vencedor is in a happy place as he prepares to double his tally at the elite level in next month's Herbie Dyke...
Pearl Of Alsace

Pearl Of Alsace primed for Group 1 Thorndon Mile tilt

Pride Of Alsace will have conditions to suit on Saturday in her quest to add a major title to her CV before the curtain comes...
My Lips Are Sealed

Further stakes success for long-time associates

A long-standing breeding partnership has come up trumps again with a daughter of Ace High, My Lips Are Sealed, their latest success story.
Myakkabelle

Foote’s aiming to start new year with feature race double

Ben & Ryan Foote will head to Ellerslie on New Year’s Day with a pair of in-form black-type chances whose longer-term feature race prospects are...
Jaarffi

Jaarffi set for Group 2 assignment at Ellerslie

Gifted mare Jaarffi looks well placed to turn her fortunes around on New Year’s Day when she headlines a formidable team at Ellerslie for Lance...
Sethito

Wexford Stables bullish about Boxing Day success

Wexford Stables are bullish about landing a couple of knockout blows at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, including the Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m).
Snazzytavi

Snazzytavi kicks off summer campaign at Te Rapa

Top mare Snazzytavi is ready to kick off her summer campaign, which will revolve around further Group One weight-for-age opportunities.
Savaglee

Savaglee to target Group 1 Australian Guineas

Savaglee will be given the opportunity to maximise his stallion potential on Australian soil and will take his first steps toward that goal on his...

Cat ready for bold play in Mufhasa Classic

Robbie Patterson is confident One Bold Cat can be a major player this weekend in his pursuit for another top-flight title.

3YO in mix for feature Group 1 sprint test

A crack at a major summer sprinting prize against the older horses hasn’t been ruled out for quality three-year-old Poetic Champion.
Babylon Berlin

Babylon Berlin set for Ellerslie Group 3 tilt

Well-performed speed merchant Babylon Berlin will strip a fitter mare for Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes assignment at Ellerslie.
Stephen Marsh

Derby prospect Bourbon Proof set for unlikely Ellerslie challenge

The best will be seen of promising colt Bourbon Proof when he transitions to middle distance racing, but Stephen Marsh is confident he can strike...