Thedoctoroflove sends NZ Derby statement in Avondale Guineas
Thedoctoroflove sounded an ominous warning to his Kiwi rivals heading to the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) with victory in the Group 2 Avondale...
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Derby picture to be clearer after Guineas
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s bid for a third Group 1 New Zealand Derby title goes on the line at Ellerslie this weekend.
Derby tilt on the line for Hinekaha
Hinekaha will have an opportunity to stamp her Derby credentials against the boys at Ellerslie on Saturday when taking on the Group 2 Avondale Guineas.
Allen to ride at Ellerslie
Fresh off recording his 20th Group 1 win aboard Skybird in the Black Caviar Lightning, John Allen will ride a pair of Group contenders at...
Hashizume to partner Derby favourite on return
Masa Hashizume will be back at Ellerslie to partner star three-year-old Willydoit in the Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m) on Saturday afternoon.
Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign
Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in the Group 1 Australian Oaks at...
Orchestral out to continue Oaks legacy at Randwick
Orchestral will aim to follow in the footsteps of some of New Zealand’s greatest fillies when she contests Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Oaks at Randwick.
Orchestral justifies favouritism in Avondale Guineas
SUperstar three-year-old Orchestral treated Ellerslie to a Karaka Millions 3YO encore in Saturday afternoon's Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m).
Orchestral returning to happy hunting ground
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will be represented by Orchestral in the Avondale Guineas and Dionysus in the Avondale Cup at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Te Akau gelding ready to ascend another Guineas throne
Ascend The Throne scored his first stakes win in the Waikato Guineas at Te Rapa, and he will look for a second Guineas victory when...
Expats hoping to go one better in home Derby
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are following a familiar path back to their homeland with Interlinked in the hope of completing unfinished Classic business.
Derby winner on the comeback trail
Former Group 1 New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest made his first public appearance this year at the Foxton trials on Tuesday.
Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas
Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) when he narrowly defeated Waitak to...
Pukekohe racing preview & quaddie tips | February 18, 2023
Pukekohe Park will host an eight-race program this Saturday afternoon. HorseBetting's Lance King has provided his best bets for the meeting.
Bitcoin chasing successful NZ finale
Major domestic opportunities await the progressive three-year-old Bitcoin before he continues his career offshore. The son of staying influence Tarzino runs in Saturday’s Group 2...
Derby hope confirmed Pukekohe runner
Group One performer Desert Lightning is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless...
Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc with New Zealand racing
On Monday afternoon, New Zealand horse racing officials made an early call to abandon the Tauranga race meeting that was scheduled to be held on...
Thornton on a Derby mission
After experiencing the highest of highs and deepest of lows at Ellerslie over the years, on Saturday Trudy Thornton will be on a mission to...
La Crique on song for Derby
Katrina and Simon Alexander are experiencing the ride of a lifetime with their star filly La Crique and they are hoping that golden run continues...
Brosnan searches sentimental Derby success
Mark Brosnan will attempt to honour an old mate when he produces Arjay’s Flight as the sole maiden runner in Saturday’s Group 1 Vodafone New...
Leading chance for Derby King
Vinnie Colgan will be taking an easier day of riding than normal at Ellerslie this Saturday to ensure he’s at his best for the Group...
Different path for Field Of Gold
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike has changed tack with Group Two winner Field Of Gold following his fifth place finish in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas...
Colgan to reunite with Derby Favourite
The irony has not been lost on the connections of La Crique with her imminent reunion with jockey Vinnie Colgan. The veteran hoop rode the...
Pinarello stakes late Derby claim
Just as pundits were set to talk of the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 5 as a one-horse race...
La Crique stamps Derby credentials with Avondale Guineas victory
If there were any doubts about exciting three-year-old filly La Crique’s claims as a contender for top honours in next month’s Group 1 Vodafone New...