Raziah brilliant in Ashburton feature
Raziah produced a brilliant burst of speed to make it back-to-back victories at stakes level when she took out the Group 3 Barneswood Farm Stakes...
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Liam Riordan to make New Zealand debut
Liam Riordan will add to the growing list of Australian jockeys crossing the Tasman to ride in New Zealand when he heads to Ashburton on...
Balzano enters Winter Cup calculations
A spur of the moment decision to run Balzano at Ashburton has paid dividends for Nikki White after the underrated galloper powered to victory on...
Captain Oumuamua hands Jess Land first training success
It was a memorable day at Ashburton on Thursday for Jess Land, with the Rangiora horsewoman recording her first training win courtesy of Captain Oumuamua.
Riviera Rebel looking to put best foot forward at Ashburton
A trip to Ashburton on Thursday will be an important step towards next month’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) for exciting three-year-old Riviera Rebel.
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.
Stakes target calling smart Ashburton winner Elegant Lady
Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are casting their eyes towards stakes targets with their in-form mare Elegant Lady following her win at Ashburton.
Betty Spaghetti chasing Ashburton success
Betty Spaghetti’s impressive run of form during her spring preparation has connections focusing on northern targets for the four-year-old.
Yesberg scores victory with boomerang horse
Allasera has been a boomerang horse for New Zealand trainer Trent Yesberg and the Rangiora horseman isn’t complaining one bit.
Talisker impresses in Guineas audition
Talisker took the next step on his path to the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) next month with a convincing victory at Ashburton...
Proserve to chase Stakes success after Ashburton triumph
Stakes targets such as the Group 3 New Zealand Cup are looming for Proserve following his win at Ashburton on Monday afternoon.
Gamble pays off for Daren Danis
Daren Danis took a gamble when heading to Ashburton’s postponed meeting on Monday, but it paid off big time when taking out the Group 3...
Star Of Justice claims Ashburton Group 3
Star Of Justice took centre stage when winning the three-year-old feature at Ashburton on Monday, the Group 3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m).
Southern rivalry heating up
Top fillies Illicit Dreams and Viva Vienna will meet again in the Group 3 Barneswood Farm Stakes at Ashburton, before heading to the New Zealand...
Louie Louie claims spot in Group 3 Winter Cup
Rangiora galloper Louie Louie will get his first shot at stakes glory following his dominant performance in the Winter Cup Trial at Ashburton on Thursday.
Winter Cup in crosshairs for Fiery Red
A trio of Southland runners will be on trial for looming Cups targets when they head to Ashburton on Thursday including in-form mare Fiery Red.
Athene looking to shed bridesmaid tag at Ashburton
Northern apprentice Kelsey Hannan and Canterbury mare Athene have been rivals in their last two meetings, but the pair will unite at Ashburton on Thursday.
Megan Taylor passes away following Ashburton fall
The New Zealand racing community is in mourning after the passing of apprentice jockey Megan Taylor following a race fall at Ashburton on Thursday.
Rock Sensation set to hose in
Stable apprentice Diego Montes de Oca is hoping his favourite horse Rock Sensation can show his rivals a clean pair of heels in Thursday’s Agraforum...
Plenty to like about Longford’s chances
Connections of Longford are bullish about the bargain buy’s prospects at Ashburton on Friday. The four-year-old has prospered since moving south and he will be...
Full form & tips for Ashburton, Friday December 22
THE lone meeting across the Tasman takes place at Ashburton as the Kiwis put on a seven event card. It always makes the Aussie mornings...
Guineas favourite Prom Queen wins Barneswood Farm Stakes
NEW Zealand 1000 Guineas favourite Prom Queen has shown punters why it’s the favoured pick heading into the Riccarton feature next month. As much as...