Horse Racing News

Hacksaw Ridge

Rayner pair on path to Riccarton features

JJ Rayner will head to Woodville on Friday where two of her stable stars will kick off their Grand National Festival of Racing campaigns.
Shamus

Shamus enjoying new beach environment

Life at the beach is agreeing with talented performer Shamus who will make his first appearance on Saturday from his new quarters.

Seasoned Raucous set for Te Rapa return

Raucous has continued to improve with age, and Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal are hoping to have a successful season, kicking off on Saturday at...
Uncommon James

Uncommon James hunting homecoming triumph

The Steven O’Dea and Matthew Hoysted-trained Uncommon James, victor of the 2023 Oakleigh Plate (1100m), returns to Eagle Farm after nearly two years.

Air Assault ready to launch in SA Derby

Local trainer Andrew Gluyas has opted to send Air Assault to Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville.
Angland

Angland looking to keep undefeated record intact at Caulfield

Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, Angland aims to maintain his flawless record as he enters a 1400-metre handicap at Caulfield this Saturday.
I Wish I Win

I Wish I Win set for Doomben 10,000 tilt

Co-trainer Peter Moody has confirmed that stable star I Wish I Win is set to head to Brisbane early next week in preparation for his...
Jye McNeil

Jye McNeil set for stint on sidelines

Jye McNeil will be taking some time off after the true severity of an injury sustained during a fall at Cranbourne jumpouts six weeks ago...
Colourful Emperor

Angus Chung graduates to senior ranks with Happy Valley success

Angus Chung has graduated to the senior jockey ranks after reaching the 70-win milestone at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
Tuvalu

Tuvalu makes all in Wangoom Handicap

Group 1 winner Tuvalu etched his name into the annals of the Wangoom Handicap at Warrnambool, showcasing a blend of audacious riding and strategic training.
Torque Time

Torque Time ready for Te Rapa assignment

Jo Rathbone will be one of several Central Districts trainers heading to Te Rapa for the first Northern jumps meeting of the season on Saturday.
La Crique winning Group 1 WFA Classic

All signs point towards Queensland for La Crique

Dual Group One winner La Crique looked to be near her brilliant best at the Te Awamutu trials on Tuesday, with a trip to Queensland...
Babylon Berlin

Babylon Berlin set to chase Australian riches

Plans for Babylon Berlin are yet to be locked in, but a trip to Australia is high on the wish list for the top-quality sprinter.
Shane Kennedy & Anna Furlong

Kennedy & Furlong chasing home track Stakes success

Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong will again target a black-type feature on their home track on Saturday with a pair of contrasting juvenile contenders.
Rolls

Rolls set for Warrnambool Cup defence

Having saluted on Day of the Warrnambool May Carnival, the Maddie Raymond-trained Rolls will back up on Day 3 to defend his Warrnambool Cup crown.
Gold Wolf

Gold Wolf primed for SA Derby tilt

David and Coral Feek are gearing up to send out just their second ever Group 1 runner as Gold Wolf takes on Saturday’s Group 1...
Renovations

Ruakaka mission to kick off big week for Cole

Cody Cole will head to Ruakaka with a competitive selection of runners on Wednesday before chasing a black-type target closer to home with Renovations.

Winter targets for Johny Johny

Winter targets now await Group 3-winning sprinter Johny Johny following the Tim and Margaret Carter-trained gelding's pleasing trial at Te Awamutu on Tuesday.

Atchamah enjoying life in the Garden City

Last season’s Champion South Island apprentice jockey Yogesh Atchamah moved to Christchurch at the start of the year, and he is loving every moment.
Leaderboard

Leaderboard claims maiden hurdle success at Warrnambool

The Kiwis hit early on the opening day of Warrnambool’s three-day May carnival, with the Mark Walker-trained Leaderboard winning the two-mile maiden hurdle.
Ka Ying Generation

Ka Ying Generation makes featherweight Group 3 charge

Andrea Atzeni hopes Ka Ying Generation can take advantage of a favourable weight spread in Sunday’s Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2400m).
Dancing Dream

Kenny Rae looking to land home turf success

Ruakaka’s drier climate will play a key role in winter racing in the coming months, and trainer Kenny Rae is looking forward to competing on...
Princess Elly

Princess Elly hands Craig Ivil Wanganui success

The Craig Ivil-trained Princess Elly was a popular figure at Wanganui Racecourse last Saturday when she rewarded punters.
Kiwi Man

Sweeney enjoys fruitful day at Te Rapa

Trainer Debbie Sweeney has her sights set on the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival with Easter Handicap runner-up Chattahoochee.
Johnny Rocker

Johnny Rocker to chase Goodwood glory

Emerging sprinter Johnny Rocker is set to make another bid for top-tier glory this season as gears up to take on the Group 1 Goodwood...