Tag: 'Avondale Guineas'

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

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...
NZ Derby contender Interlinked

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...
Desert Lightning

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...
La Crique

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...
Trudy Thornton

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

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...
Arjays Flight

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...
Vinnie Colgan

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...
Field of Gold

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...
La Crique

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

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

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...
Tutukaka

Pike pair to clash in Avondale Guineas

Tony Pike’s two big hopes for New Zealand’s premier three-year-old classic will clash for the second time in the Group 2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m)...
Wolverine

Wolverine ready for return as Group One target looms

Class two-year-old filly Wolverine will head back to Roydon Bergerson’s Awapuni stable on Tuesday as she prepares for a tilt at the Group 1 Courtesy...
La Crique

La Crique confirmed on Derby path

Impressive three-year-old filly La Crique has had her immediate future confirmed as she gets set to tackle the boys at Ellerslie in both the Group...
Pinarello

Good footing key to Derby hope Pinarello’s chances

Progressive three-year-old Pinarello has suffered a minor setback on his road to the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and connections have their fingers crossed...
Field Of Gold

Field Of Gold shines in Waikato Guineas

Strapping chestnut Field Of Gold is aiming to emulate his older half-brother Sherwood Forest by winning the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) next...
Ess Vee Are

Are we going to the Derby? Ess Vee Are

Promising three-year-old Ess Vee Are has entered Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) calculations after his win in the Dunstan Horsefeeds 2100 at Te...
Dark Destroyer

Te Rapa distance test for in-form 3YO

Classic hope Dark Destroyer will have two upcoming chances to convince connections he has the right credentials for a crack at the Group 1 Vodafone...