Horse Racing News

Nancy She Wrote

Ben & Ryan Foote duo primed for black-type tilt

Ben and Ryan Foote will be represented by a pair of stakes contenders at Te Rapa and are expecting bold showings from the duo.
Imwonderfultonight

Mynott looking to land Wonderful Group 1 triumph

Sam Mynott has been ticking up the air miles over the Tasman Sea is hoping it will all be worth it when she lines up...
Massive Sovereign

Massive Sovereign faces QEII Cup and Romantic Warrior acid test

Massive Sovereign will aim to join rare company when he lines up in the HK$28 million Group 1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin...
Beau Brummell

Warren Kennedy stars with Phar Lap Raceway treble

Beau Brummell commenced a successful journey south for jockey Warren Kennedy, who picked up a trio of winners at Phar Lap Raceway on Wednesday.
Bedtime Story

Bedtime Story searching for perfect end to season

Bedtime Story will be looking for a fairytale ending to her season when she heads to Te Rapa to contest the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’...
New Zealand horse racing

New Zealand 2024/25 racing calendar released

Key strategic changes across the two equine codes headline the 2024-25 New Zealand racing calendar released on Wednesday.
Chloe Baxter

Baxter’s mare steps up in Darwin on ANZAC Day

Swing With Junior has been a consistent performer in Darwin for the past two years, but the Chloe Baxter-trained mare faces a solid test on...
Darren Weir

Darren Weir found not guilty on corruption charges

Darren Weir, embroiled in controversy over allegations of attempting to manipulate race outcomes, has been acquitted of these charges.
Brancaster Bomber

Brancaster Bomber looking to strike at Phar Lap Raceway

Trainers Sophie Hargreaves and Naomi Murfitt will be on a fact-finding mission when they head to Phar Lap Raceway with Brancaster Bomber on Wednesday.
Kelvin Tyler

Lightning Jack ready to strike in ANZAC Mile

Riverton galloper Lightning Jack will aim for back-to-back victories on his adopted home track of Otaki on Thursday when contesting the Listed ANZAC Mile.
No Rain Ever

Patience pays off with foundation mare

No Rain Ever recorded her first stakes win when taking out the Listed Warstep Stakes, adding to her placing in the Listed Uncle Remus Stakes...
Moonlight Magic

Sun shining on potential Group 1 hope

Moonlight Magic took a huge last-start step toward the goal of a third Group 1 winner for The Sunlight Trust with her breakthrough success at...
Pulchritudinous

Pulchritudinous to make Australian debut in Adelaide Group 1

Pulchritudinous, the last-startNew Zealand Oaks victor, will mark her debut for Tulloch Lodge in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville.
Roots

James McDonald to ride at Morphettville for the first time

James McDonald is set for his debut trip to Adelaide this weekend as he joins forces with Chris Waller for two Group 1 showdowns at...
Amelia's Jewel

Amelia’s Jewel to chase Adelaide Group 1 glory

Star Western Australian mare, Amelia’s Jewel, has officially set her sights on the Group 1 Goodwood (1200m) at Morphettville on May 11.
Dom To Shoot

Group 1 winner Dom To Shoot dies

Last year's Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) victor, Dom To Shoot, tragically passed away following reports of a bowel injury sustained during his spell.

Blackadder chasing Pearl bonus with Yoshime

John Blackadder will travel down to Phar Lap Raceway on Wednesday with the appeal of an Entain – NZB Insurance Pearl Series bonus for Yoshime.
Domain Ace

Lucrative weekend for Westbury’s Swiss Ace

Westbury Stud stalwart Swiss Ace continues to be a reliable source of winners and the Group 1-winning sprinter was again to the fore at the...
Espadas

Espadas destined for Australian shores

Espadas could be destined for a future across the Tasman following his maiden victory at Ellerslie on Saturday afternoon.
Nimble Nimbus

Ricky Yiu hopes Nimble Nimbus can advance in FWD QEII Cup

Nimble Nimbus has been one of this season’s surprise packages and trainer Ricky Yiu is remaining optimistic the Sacred Falls gelding can step it up...
North Bridge

North Bridge seeks first Group 1 triumph

A six-year-old, North Bridge has been selected to run the HK$28 million Group 1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) with two fellow Japanese compatriots.
Passive Aggressive

Passive Aggressive to line up in Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes

Grahame Begg's classy mare, Passive Aggressive, is gearing up to take on the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville this Saturday
Magic Time

Magic Time to head to Queensland in bid to further Group 1 haul

Grahame Begg confirmed that All Aged Stakes winner Magic Time is set to venture to Brisbane aiming to enhance her elite-level achievements.
The Astrologist

The Astrologist to chase Queensland Group 1 success

Well-travelled sprinter The Astrologist will head to Queensland in a bid to claim Group 1 glory in the Stradbroke Handicap (1400m).
Esti Feny

Esti Feny to chase Melbourne Cup berth after Mornington Cup win

Having caused a boilover in the Mornington Cup (2400m), Esti Feny will chase a Melbourne Cup start in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes (2800m).