Richard Edmunds

Jon Ol Rocco

Jon Ol Rocco impresses in New Zealand Cup trial

Andrew Carston was both relieved and excited for the rest of the spring after Jon Ol Rocco returned to winning form in Saturday’s New Zealand...
Quintessa

Te Akau strong-handed at Flemington

A talented team of four runners at Flemington on Saturday will try to add to the momentum that Te Akau Racing has built in Victoria.

Cartwright strikes Group 1 gold in New Zealand

Matthew Cartwright has claimed his first Group 1 victory in New Zealand, taking out the Tarzino Trophy aboard Grail Seeker at Hastings on Saturday afternoon.

Poetic Champion scintillating in three-year-old debut

Following his Sir Colin Meads Trophy win, Poetic Champion has sent a message that he will be a force to be reckoned with in three-year-old...
Skew Wiff

Waikato Stud chasing trans-tasman Group 1 double

Saturday is shaping up to be an exciting afternoon for Waikato Stud, whose colours will be carried by key Group One contenders on both sides...
Crocetti

Crocetti all the rage ahead of Hastings Group 1

Superstar Kiwi Crocetti is marked a $2.10 favourite for Saturday's Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400) as he looks to continue a recent trend.

Hi Yo Sass Bomb stars in fresh-up win

Hi Yo Sass Bomb took her career to all-new heights last season, and a smart fresh-up performance at Wanganui hinted at more to come in...

Mystic Park makes bold return

Major sprint features are looming large on Mystic Park’s horizon after the classy local kicked off his five-year-old season with victory at Riccarton Park.

Poetic Champion ready for three-year-old debut

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike believes his multiple black-type performer Poetic Champion is ready to kick off his three-year-old season at Hastings next weekend.

Wynne gears up for busy Saturday

Saturday’s Riccarton meeting is shaping up to be a busy afternoon for Samantha Wynne. She has rides in six of the nine races, including four...
El Vencedor New Zealand Stakes

Marsh delighted with Group 1 winner’s trial

Stephen Marsh is building towards the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival with a bit more confidence after a pleasing trial by El Vencedor on Friday.
Bonny Lass

Bonny Lass returns a winner in Group 2 Foxbridge Plate

Bonny Lass kicked off her six-year-old season on a perfect note when she defeated a star-studded field in Saturday’s Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at...
Leaderboard

Trans-Tasman feature double on Leaderboard’s itinerary

Leaderboard has the opportunity to contest showpiece jumps races on both sides of the Tasman, beginning with a shot at the Grand National Steeplechase.
Diablo Blanco

Didham eyes black type with Diablo Blanco

A three-year-old race at Riccarton Park on Saturday will be used as a stepping stone towards spring stakes targets for highly talented filly Diablo Blanco.
Belrado Boy

Belardo Boy primed to defend Winter Cup crown

Lisa Latta will attempt to become the most successful trainer in the history of the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) when she saddles 2023 winner...
Kelvin Tyler

Kelvin Tyler chasing further Winter Cup success

Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler will return to Riccarton on Saturday with three live chances for another win in the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m).
Read About It

Read About It justifies favouritism in Listed Ryder Stakes

Robbie Patterson is excited about what the future might hold for Read About It after he outclassed his opposition in Saturday’s Listed Ryder Stakes.
Dusty Road

Dusty Road keeps Tarzino Trophy dream alive

Dusty Road gave Graeme Cameron his first taste of Group One racing last year, and the Cambridge owner-trainer is keen to shoot for the stars...
Stephen Marsh

Marsh looking to gain momentum ahead of new season

Stephen Marsh is hoping the final weekend of the 2023–24 season will give his stable some momentum to take into the new season.
Andrew Scott

Wexford Stables looking to round out season in style at Te Rapa

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping to bring 2023-24 to a close with more of the same with further success at Te Rapa on...
Berry The Cash

Flat racing assignments for classy jumpers at Waverley

A return to Riccarton is looming large on the horizon for reigning Grand National winners West Coast and Berry The Cash from the Mark Oulaghan...
Mister Pucci

Gavin Opie hoping for better fortunes this time around at Hawera

Gavin Opie’s last visit to Hawera ended before it began, but the Te Aroha trainer hopes an unexpected return to the South Taranaki track on...
Justaskme

Justaskme chasing history in Opunake Cup

Justaskme will attempt to become the first three-time winner of the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) when he contests the $100,000 feature for the fourth time.
Knight's Realm

Isdale looking to go to new levels

Cambridge trainer Clint Isdale is hoping to break new ground with one of his runners at Rotorua or New Plymouth on Saturday.

Tide And Time takes out 3YO Winter Championship Final

Kenny Rae & Krystal Williams' purple patch continued on Saturday with Tide And Time taking out the $60,000 3YO Winter Championship Final (1600m).