Trans-Tasman targets for Harlech
A Group 1 victory is top of mind for trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard with talented three-year-old Harlech. The Group 2 winner put in...
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Waverley Cup to launch another Group 1 bid
Kiwi, Glory Days…Beyond The Fort? It may be too early to mention the latter in the same breath as the two Group 1-winning stayers, but...
Glory Days to kick-off Melbourne Cup campaign
Most trainers dream of having a runner in the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) and that dream could become a reality for Waverley trainer Bill...
Riordan leaves memories of great affinity
Noel Riordan, best remembered as the only jockey able to get the best out of champion stayer Il Tempo, died on Tuesday morning, aged 84....
Thurlow aiming for Melbourne glory
Group 1-winning stayer Glory Days made a pleasing return to the track at the Foxton trials on Tuesday in preparation for a Group 1 Melbourne...
Underwhelming gallop from Auckland Cup winner
Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow took Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Glory Days to Wanganui for a gallop between races on Thursday and was not...
Charles Road chasing higher honours
Charles Road will earn another knighthood if he can run up to expectations in Saturday’s Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie. Third in last...
Auckland Cup on radar for Moroney import
Trans-Tasman trainer Mike Moroney is strongly considering a tilt at the Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie on March 9 with...
Stayer a live chance in Trentham Stakes
Chance To Dance’s Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) campaign steps up a gear at Trentham on Saturday. The Teofilo nine-year-old tackles the...
Auckland Cup possible for Etah James
A session with an equine chiropractor this week could be a step closer to realising an Auckland Cup dream with Australian Group Three winner Etah...
Mongolian Marshal at stamina cross roads
Mongolian Marshal’s performance in the Group 3 Pencarrow Stud City Of Auckland Cup (2400m) on Tuesday will determine how far his stamina will be tested...
Kaharau thriving down south
Seven-year-old stayer Kaharau bounced back to winning form on Sunday for Ruakaka trainers Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-Tuhoro, winning the No Limits Interiors Open Handicap...
Payment oversight means Ladies First will miss Cup
Allan Sharrock says he has nobody but himself to blame after missing the first acceptance payment for next month’s A$7 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup...
Wellington Cup aim for Excalibur
Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie is eyeing a tilt at the Group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m) in January with Excalibur who will begin his Cups campaign...
Gary Vile hoping for smooth return from injury for Jacksstar
Gary Vile is taking it a day at a time with Jacksstar, but he’s hoping to get the top stayer back to raceday action. Jacksstar,...
Melbourne Cup aim for Ladies First
Auckland Cup winner Ladies First will be prepared for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup after her tenacious victory.
Melbourne Cup dream a reality for Auckland Cup winner
A crack at this year’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) edged a step closer for Ladies First at Ellerslie where she passed the sternest test of...
Newcomer on target for Cup
Life in New Zealand is agreeing with the well-travelled stayer Araldo Junior. He hasn’t missed a beat since arriving at the Matamata stable of trainers...
Leading contender primed for Group 1 Auckland Cup
While a number of candidates for the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) had their final hit-out at Ellerslie on Saturday, one of the...
Jenkins looking for Cup repeat
It has been 13 years since expatriate Kiwi trainer Paul Jenkins won the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) and he is hoping for a repeat in...
Excalibur on track for 2018 Group 1 Auckland Cup
Progressive stayer Excalibur confirmed he is on target to tackle the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) in a fortnight with a dashing victory...
Show The World headed towards third Group 1 Auckland Cup
Show the World has earned another chance to emulate his dam Bazelle, whose two Group One wins featured a 2005 victory in the Auckland Cup...
Group One winner El Soldado retired
Group 1 Auckland Cup winner El Soldado has been retired, denying him a chance to win the 3200m feature as an 11-year-old. Cambridge owner-trainer Phillip...
Ellerslie training double for Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae
Kenny Rae’s punting mates may have felt short-changed after Kaharau won at Ellerslie, but they were all smiles after stablemate Major Tom followed suit in...
Trainer Allan Sharrock looks towards Auckland Cup with Ladies First
Kawi’s season might be over, but New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock has a Group One firmly in his sights with another emerging star of his...