New Zealand horse racing news

Sydney targets beckon Mustang Valley

Australian shores are beckoning Mustang Valley once more, and trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to seeing if she is up to the task on...
Witz End

Trentham track to favour Witz End

Tony Pike believes the big, roomy Trentham track will suit his promising three-year-old Witz End down to the ground in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas.
Justin Evans

Evans living childhood dream

Phantom calling races in his bedroom is a key memory for Justin Evans, and he is now able to live out his lifelong dream of...
Naxos

Brave Naxos ready for another spirited display

The well-related Naxos may lack size but possesses a determined nature that was emphasised when successful at the first time of asking last month at...
Stephen Autridge

Autridge fillies bang on for Oaks quest

Stephen Autridge has triumphed in many of New Zealand’s most iconic races, and he would rate a victory in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks...
The Mighty Spar

The Mighty Spar goes back-to-back in South Waikato Cup

Te Akau Racing’s The Mighty Spar made it back-to-back wins in the Lally And Symes South Waikato Cup (2000m) at Matamata on Wednesday. Piloted by...

Imwonderfultonight set to strike in Lightning Handicap

Imwonderfultonight has been a standout performer for Sam Mynott this season and she is hoping her mare can be rewarded with victory in the Lightning...
Puntura

Realistic Patterson enjoying first taste of Melbourne

Robbie Patterson will be soaking up the atmosphere at Caulfield on Saturday but acknowledges his stable’s best chances of success this weekend lies at home.
Proserve

Pitmans looking to summit Southern Alps

Michael and Matthew Pitman will target the Southern Alps Challenge with a few horses that will kick off their campaign over the weekend.
Is That So

Trentham a proven fit for Isdale’s sprinter

Clinton Isdale will beat a familiar and successful path to Wellington this week with his under-rated sprinter Is That So.
Hi Yo Sass Bomb

Taranaki mare seeking maiden stakes win

Hi Yo Sass Bomb's trainer Kim Reid is hoping she can go one better after her last start second in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes...
Butterfield

Butterfield makes strong statement at Ellerslie

Tauranga horseman Patrick McCarten enjoyed one of his more memorable days as a trainer when producing Butterfield to win on Auckland Cup Day
Snazzytavi

Snazzytavi primed for South Waikato Cup

Snazzytavi has seemingly flown through the grades this season, and the mare will prepare for another black-type target in Wednesday’s South Waikato Cup.
Adam I Am

Adam I Am returns to winning form at Ellerslie

Adam I Am lived up to his $1.90 favouritism with horse racing bookies in style with a bold victory at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Mahrajaan Auckland Cup

Mahrajaan powers to Auckland Cup triumph

New Zealand Cup winner Mahrajaan earned himself a special place in New Zealand racing history by adding Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie.
He's A Doozy

He’s A Doozy returns to winning ways at Trentham

A return to the scene of his greatest win has worked wonders for He’s A Doozy, who burst back into form with victory in Saturday’s...
El Vencedor New Zealand Stakes

El Vencedor upstages Legarto in New Zealand Stakes

An inch perfect front running ride by Irishman Joe Doyle paved the way for outsider El Vencedor to upset the applecart in the Group 1...
Velocious Sistema Stakes

Velocious powers to Group 1 victory

Superstar filly Velocious cemented herself atop the country’s two-year-old ranks with a tenacious victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m).
Savaglee - Matamata Slipper

Savaglee looking to cause Sistema Stakes boilover

Pam Gerard is keen to spoil the party with her Group Three winner Savaglee in Saturday's Group 1 Sistema Stakes at Ellerslie.
Aquacade

Aquacade chasing New Zealand Stakes success

Aquacade will contest Saturday’s Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie, continuing a season-long plan formulated by trainer Lance Noble.
Kylie Williams

Kylie Williams to mark Ellerslie debut with Auckland Cup ride

A difficult search for a lightweight jockey for Waisake in Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) led Allan Sharrock to look to the south.
Puntura

Puntura earns All-Star Mile call-up

Robbie Patterson has received an invitation for his Group One winner Puntura to compete in next Saturday’s $4 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield.

Te Akau Captured By Love with exciting filly

Te Akau Racing’s unbeaten filly Captured By Love is set to face her sternest test when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to contest the...

Strong tempo ideal for Cup hope Mahrajaan

A genuinely run Group 2 Auckland Cup will bring out the best in proven stayer Mahrajaan on Saturday when he bids to add to his...
Harlow Rock

Proven Harlow Rocks gets the nod from trainer

Tony Pike has tipped Harlow Rocks as the stable’s best chance of stakes success at Taupo on Friday, as she competes in the Avondale Lowland...