Paul Vettise

Quartet of Riccarton runners for Isdale on opening day

Clinton Isdale will be represented by two strong chances at Riccarton and he’ll also be keeping a close watch on a pair of other runners...
Love Poem

Quality filly strengthens trainer’s Guineas hand

Love Poem will join Kiwi Skyhawk in Christchurch to bolster Stephen Marsh’s hand in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.
Keeneland

Keeneland chasing VRC Derby Glory for Busuttin & Young

Trent Busuttin believes the stars have aligned in his quest for a second Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) title at Flemington.
Bella Waters

Stakes winner ready for Tauranga assignment

Lightly raced mare Bella Waters came a long way in a short time last preparation and has impressed ahead of her return at Tauranga on...

Well-bred Joliestar a popular Everest contender

In-form mare Joliestar has been a centre of interest on more than one front heading into Saturday’s A$20 million The Everest (1200m) at Randwick.
Mahrajaan

Mahrajaan on target for Melbourne Cup tilt

Proven stayer Mahrajaan remains firmly on target for a crack at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) despite the weather ruling out an intended lead-up...
Royal Flower

Royal Flower chasing further fresh success

Capable mare Royal Flower has a tidy first-up record and she is again forward in condition to open a new campaign at Hawera this weekend.
Wewillrock

Wewillrock poised for success at Te Rapa

Well-performed short course specialist Wewillrock gets a gilt-edged opportunity to add to his record on Friday as the end of his campaign draws to a...
Skew Wiff

Wide draw a concern for Skew Wiff in Hastings Group 1

An awkward gate on Saturday afternoon at Hastings hasn't helped Skew Wiff's quest to double her winning total at the highest level.
Snazzytavi

Gifted Snazzytavi out to boost Livamol prospects

Quality mare Snazzytavi can put herself in line for another trip away if she performs up to expectations at Te Rapa on Friday.
Berry The Cash

Oulaghan hoping to cash in on Plan B

Mark Oulaghan has moved on from the disappointing outcome of the Great Northern Hurdle and is looking forward to an unexpected opportunity with Berry The...

Group 1 middle distance test ahead of Habana

Lance Noble is keen to test the versatility of his well-performed sprinter-miler Habana this preparation, with the Group 1 Zabeel Classic being the main target.
Velocious

Velocious set to be sidelined for extended period

Stephen Marsh may have temporarily lost the services of his star youngster Velocious, but he still has enough firepower to be a major force to...
The Victress

The Victress chasing Riccarton black-type success

The Victress has got the nod as Te Akau’s leading black-type chance at Riccarton on Saturday in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m).
Ladies Man

Sharrock pair set to stake Group 1 claims

Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock’s upcoming top-flight prospects can take turns for the better across two venues this weekend.

Local to press claims for upcoming Group 1 targets

Kim Reid will get a decent line on Hi Yo Sass Bomb’s prospects at the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival when the mare steps out on...
Archaic Smile

Archaic Smile ready for Hastings Group 3 assignment

Group One performer Archaic Smile has taken significant benefit from her first-up outing and another top showing is expected from the filly at Hastings.
Pearl Of Alsace

Ruakaka return for Pearl Of Alsace

Pearl Of Alsace is back on track to open her spring campaign ahead of a later than originally anticipated involvement in the Hawke’s Bay Spring...
Velocious

Velocious poised to bounce back at Hastings

Stephen Marsh's star youngster Velocious will have the opportunity to redeem herself on a better surface at Hastings on Saturday.
Spencer

Spencer ready to bounce back to best

Progressive sprinter Spencer gets a chance to redeem himself at Wanganui on Saturday and add to his burgeoning record with victory.

El Roca 4YO ready to make presence felt again

El Chapeau opened his preparation in perfect style and is in the right order to make a bold bid for two wins on the bounce...

All roads lead to Derby for Guineas hope

Robbie Patterson is confident Read About It possesses all the attributes to make his mark at the highest level later this season.
Aegon

Forsman hoping it’s third time the charm for Aegon

Stable stalwart Aegon will spearhead a three-strong team for Andrew Forsman at Caulfield on Saturday in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m).
Orchestral

Orchestral impresses in Taupo hitout

Roger James gave his seal of approval to glamour mare Orchestral following her hit-out at Taupo on Wednesday morning ahead of a big spring.
Velocious

Marsh’s star 3YOs back in action at Taupo

Serious spring business will begin early for trainer Stephen Marsh at Taupo where two of his young stable stars will make their seasonal debuts on...