Beaten brigade set their sights on Windsor Park Plate
The Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings in a fortnight is shaping as another standout contest based on the comments from connections of...
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Locals land massive upset in Tarzino
Hastings trainer John Bary has saddled plenty of big-race winners on home soil, but none with the shock factor of Callsign Mav’s $82 boilover in...
The Mitigator chasing further Group 1 success
Matamata trainer Peter McKay recites the old adage that it’s tough at the top as he prepares Group 1 winner The Mitigator for Saturday’s Group...
Tavi Mac primed for Tarzino tilt
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock had a golden run in the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) a few years ago, winning three on-end, and he...
Johnson to ride Avantage in Tarzino
Opie Bosson’s loss is Danielle Johnson’s gain. With Bosson unable to make the 56.5kg weight to ride the Jamie Richards-trained Avantage in Saturday’s Group 1...
All roads lead to Hastings after Foxbridge Plate wash up
Trainer Alan Sharrock had a smile on his face a mile wide despite being beaten in Saturday’s feature event at Te Rapa, the Group 2...
Te Akau Racing claim Te Rapa features
Quality galloper Avantage showed she is the horse to beat in the upcoming Hawke’s Bay triple crown when she produced a strong fresh-up effort to...
Richards pleased with star triallists
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards had a strong contingent at the Taupo trials on Wednesday and he came away pleased with how his team performed....
Melody Belle forward for Missile return
Matamata trainer Jamie Richards is comfortable with star mare Melody Belle carrying the favourite tag into Saturday’s Group 2 Missile Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill. Commands...
Bosson eager for race day return
Leading New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson is looking forward to his imminent return to raceday riding. Bosson rode 18 horses for Te Akau trainer Jamie...
Richards’ premiership caps memorable season
Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis has just one word to summarise the 2019/20 season – thrilling. The tangerine and blue army were to the...
Te Akau Racing planning Australian raid
Te Akau Racing is looking at having strong representation in Melbourne for the spring with head David Ellis liking the shift of the Caulfield Cup...
NZ lifestyle too alluring for Bosson
There’s nothing like the green pastures of home and leading New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson can attest to that. The ace hoop is back on...
Bosson to stay with Te Akau Racing
Te Akau Racing have confirmed that leading jockey Opie Bosson will remain as their number one retained rider for the upcoming 2020/21 racing season. Te...
Te Akau looking to Australian spring
Te Akau Racing will have a strong team for the Australian spring but principal David Ellis says he is not looking for a permanent base...
Avantage wins Group One Classic at Otaki
Avantage has led home a Te Akau Racing quinella in the Group One Haunui Farm Classic at Otaki.
Trans-Tasman assault for Te Akau
Having stakes contenders on both sides of the Tasman is becoming a common occurrence for Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards. The 30-year-old horseman was kept...
Enzo’s Lad just inches short of Trentham three-peat
Trainer Michael Pitman was bursting with pride after his class sprinter Enzo’s Lad went within a short neck of tearing off his third consecutive victory...
Te Akau take Telegraph with Avantage
Feisty mare Avantage showed all her fighting qualities when she overcame a wide barrier and a plucky southern rival to take out the Group 1...
Avantage/Winter Bride Telegraph favs
Australian mare Winter Bride and Avantage share favouritism for the Group One Telegraph at Trentham in New Zealand.
Avantage’s wide draw not diluting Richards’ confidence
Yet another wide draw for Avantage for Saturday’s Group 1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham hasn’t received the warmest reception from Matamata...
Hallmark assignment for Avantage
Group 1 winner Avantage looks to be back to her best after a subpar spring campaign in Sydney. The daughter of Fastnet Rock finished unplaced...
Sydney weather casts a cloud of doubt over Te Akau runners
Torrential rain in Sydney has put doubts over whether trainer Jamie Richards will start quality gallopers Probabeel and Avantage in their respective races at Randwick...
Te Akau duo to go head-to-head at Te Rapa
Melody Belle will attempt to defend her title in the Group 2 U S Navy Flag Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. The...
Te Akau Shark wins barrier trial
Te Akau Shark has won a barrier trial in New Zealand ahead of his return to racing for a campaign aimed at the Epsom Handicap...