Outovstock on track for another Manawatu feature
Group 3-winning stayer Outovstock will use Saturday’s $350,000 Wairere Falls Classic as a stepping stone towards a tilt at his second Manawatu feature crown.
Tag: 'Awapuni Gold Cup'
Nereus proves too strong in Awapuni Gold Cup
Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray continued an outstanding season with their stayers when up-and-coming star Nereus powered home to win the Group 2 Awapuni Gold...
Arby back to chase second Manawatu crown
A year after his triumph in the Manawatu Classic, classy four-year-old Arby will chase another feature on Manawatu’s feature day, the Group 2 Awapuni Gold...
Japan Trophy a stepping stone for Marsh pair
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh will use Saturday’s Group 2 Japan Trophy at Tauranga as a springboard towards autumn targets for Skyman and Financier.
Brando all heart in Awapuni Gold Cup victory
Rejuvenated galloper Brando demonstrated all his fighting qualities when he outlasted his rivals in a desperate finish to the Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m).
Tulsi heads Benner-Wynyard Awapuni charge
Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard pride themselves on their strike rate and they are enjoying another successful season on that score. The Otaki trainers’ focus...
Campbell hoping to set Cup record straight
Hastings trainer Patrick Campbell has unfinished business with Saturday’s Listed Power Farming Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) on his home track. Campbell has targeted the race...
Change of plans for Zola Express
Trainer Janelle Millar was aiming Zola Express towards the Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa later this month, however, a lack of entrants...
Zola Express provides Millar with biggest win
Trainer Janelle Millar was trying hard to keep her emotions in check as she waited for her gallant mare Zola Express to return to the...
Genuine Vernanme deserves winning trick
The ever-reliable Vernanme has gone close to a Group One prize on multiple occasions this preparation and will chase a degree of compensation this weekend...
Beauden seeking more Cup glory
Beauden will be out to end his season on a high when he heads to Rotorua on Saturday. The Team Rogerson-trained gelding has won four...
Elliot prepared for another Beauden blitz
The ease of Beauden’s last-start win in the Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m) even surprised his biggest fan, jockey Ryan Elliot. Not because Elliot...
Beauden set for Riccarton feature
Last start Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m) winner Beauden is set to clock up further frequent flyer miles when he treks to Riccarton in...
Course specialist shines in Awapuni Gold Cup
Awapuni has been the happiest of hunting grounds for Beauden, who returned to his favourite track on Saturday for a career-best victory in the Group...
Bonny Lass primed for Group One
Graham Richardson is an excited man ahead of the Group 1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni on Saturday. The Matamata horseman,...
Vance hoping for another Royal Performance
Trainers Bob and Jenny Vance are hoping their stable star Royal Performer can cap his season off in style when he contests the Group 2...
Middle distance test for Callsign Mav
Group One winner Callsign Mav will be in action at Awapuni on Saturday, where he will be tried beyond a mile for the first time...
Sharrock quartet primed for Trentham
Trainer Allan Sharrock will have his fingers-crossed on Saturday when Sinarahma makes her return to Trentham. In her last start at the Upper Hutt track,...
Avantage aiming for ninth Group One
While an Australian campaign is enticing for the connections of Avantage, Te Akau principal David Ellis and trainer Jamie Richards have elected to keep the...
Callsign Mav ready to rumble at Otaki
It’s one all between Callsign Mav and Avantage this season, and the Group 1 El Cheapo Cars Weight-For-Age Classic (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday is...
Classic winners impress at Rotorua
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is looking forward to autumn racing with a couple of last season’s Classic winners after their pleasing trials at Rotorua on...
Callsign Mav all class at Awapuni
Trainer John Bary admitted his overwhelming feeling was one of relief after he watched his stable star Callsign Mav lump topweight of 63kg to an...
Our Abbadean top Travis prospect
More of the same is expected of Our Abbadean at Te Rapa on Saturday. The mare is at the top of her game and another...