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)...
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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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Marchand takes next step on Derby path
A plan that was hatched shortly after progressive galloper Marchand ran second at his two-year-old debut last season looks to be well on track as...
Rapid Falls gets deserved reward in Karaka Cup
After a luckless run for second in the Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship Final (2400m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s day, promising mare Rapid Falls returned...
White Noise confirms Derby credentials
Promising three-year-old White Noise had a class edge on his rivals when landing Sunday’s Listed Te Akau Gingernuts Salver (2100m) at Ellerslie, confirming his status...
Nest Egg on Derby path for Bergerson
Local trainer Roydon Bergerson got his day off to the best possible start at Awapuni when talented three-year-old Nest Egg made it back-to-back victories as...
O’Sullivan-Scott poised for Spring success
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are continuing to be patient with their high-class galloper Dragon Leap as he attempts to come back from an injury-plagued...
Punters take leap of faith
Comeback galloper Dragon Leap returns to the races for only the second time since February 2020 when he contests Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m)...
Rocket Spade cements Derby claims with Avondale Guineas victory
Well fancied Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) candidate Rocket Spade threw down the gauntlet to his three-year-old rivals when he produced a strong...
Il Affare to continue on Derby path
Il Affare’s iron constitution will serve her well as she continues her Classic preparation at Ellerslie this weekend. That’s the word from the Dundeel filly’s...
Milford’s Derby credentials face Guineas test
The closer the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) gets, the more excited Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is about the chances of Milford. The...
Ritchie taking conservative approach with Classic hopefuls
Progressive three-year-old Shockallia will not contest the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) but could be seen in Classic races later in the season...
Derby prospects on show at Te Rapa
A number of contenders for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 6 were in action at Te Rapa on...
Milford too strong in Ellerslie feature
The familiar combination of trainer Stephen Marsh and owner Lib Petagna combined to take out another feature three-year-old staying event at Ellerslie on Sunday when...
Waddell confirmed for Dragon Leap in Derby
In-form jockey Jason Waddell has been confirmed as the rider for Dragon Leap in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on...
Dragon leaps into NZ and Australian Derbys
Dragon Leap has reignited his New Zealand Derby campaign and put himself in contention for the Australian equivalent with victory at Ellerslie.
Scorpz preparing well as Marsh seeks to extend Derby reign
Stephen Marsh has Group 3 winner Scorpz just where he wants him for this month’s Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie. Marsh...
Dragon leaps back to health
Smart three-year-old Dragon Leap will contest Saturday’s Group 2 Jamieson Park Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Ellerslie after overcoming a minor hiccup which prevented him from...
Campbell holds strong Derby hand
Not many trainers can say half of their racing team are Derby contenders, but that’s the case for Andrew Campbell. The Cambridge conditioner still has...
Sherwood Forest on target for Derby
A gritty victory over the older horses at Te Aroha last Friday in his first attempt beyond 1600m has Cambridge trainer Tony Pike convinced Sherwood...