Tag: 'BCD Group Sprint'

Bonny Lass heads to King’s Plate

Newly-crowned Group 1 winner Bonny Lass will continue her campaign in New Zealand after the mare’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) triumph last Saturday.
Waitak

Waitak looking to complete rare Group 1 sprint double

After being nothing short of spectacular in the Group 1 Railway, emerging sprinter Waitak will hunt a Group One double in Saturday’s BCD Group Sprint.

Habana deserving of another tilt at Group 1 glory

Habana turned in a below-par effort at his most recent outing and Lance Noble is understandably prepared to give the five-year-old the benefit of the...

Warren Kennedy sticks with Crocetti for Group 1 sprint

Leading jockey Warren Kennedy had a tough decision to make heading into Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint, but has opted to side with Crocetti.

Crocetti claims Group 3 Almanzor Trophy

Undefeated three-year-old Crocetti was a class above in the Group 3 Almanzor Trophy at Ellerslie under Warren Kennedy on Saturday afternoon.

Crocetti chasing Group 3 success on return

Crocetti is expected to kick Karaka Millions night off with a bang when he lines-up in the opening race of the six-race card, the Group...

Babylon Berlin on Group 1 path

Babylon Berlin was the bridesmaid behind Imperatriz and Levante last season and trainers Ben and Ryan Foote are hoping it is her time to earn...
Riodini

Riodini returns to New Zealand

Group One performer Riodini has returned home to New Zealand and will rejoin former trainer Nigel Tiley’s Pukekohe stable in the new season.
Imperatriz

Newmarket tilt for Imperatriz

After a dazzling performance in winning Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa, connections of star four-year-old Imperatriz have decided to raise...
Imperatriz

Te Rapa wrap: Imperatriz, Sharp ‘N’ Smart star with G1 wins

Te Rapa hosted a great day of Group 1 racing on Saturday with the highlight being the effortless win of class mare Imperatriz in the...

International options for Babylon Berlin

Cambridge trainer Ben Foote was pondering a raft of options for his bonny mare Babylon Berlin on Sunday after yet another game performance with a...
Imperatriz

Imperatriz the Queen of Te Rapa

In a field that oozed quality from top to bottom with half of the twelve runners boasting wins at Group One level it was flying...
Imperatriz

Imperatriz thriving ahead of BCD Group Sprint

Trainer Mark Walker is looking forward to Saturday’s bumper meeting at Te Rapa where he has strong chances in both Group One races – the...
Asterix

Australia calling Te Rapa Group One contenders

Plans have been made for Asterix and Dragon Leap to cross the Tasman this year, but first the stablemates face ultra-competitive line-ups in their respective...

Defibrillate vying for back-to-back Group Ones

Matamata trainer Graham Richardson recorded an elite-level scalp with his homebred Defibrillate in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) on Boxing Day, and he is...

Double Te Rapa delight for Foote

Ben Foote’s upcoming feature race prospects were given significant boosts on Friday at Te Rapa where his lightly tried three-year-old Loosespender and top sprinter Babylon...

Te Akau team Dunedin-bound

Group One winner Prise De Fer will venture south this weekend to contest the Group 3 White Robe Lodge (1600m) at Wingatui. The Mark Walker-trained...

Plan B for La Crique

Simon and Katrina Alexander are feeling a sense of déjà vu with their quality mare La Crique. Her spring preparation was hampered by wet weather...

Trans-Tasman trip possible for perennial bridesmaid

Trainer Ben Foote is getting used to the bridesmaid’s tag with his classy sprinter Babylon Berlin. For the second consecutive time, the five-year-old mare was...
Levante

Levante pressing on to Breeders’ Stakes

Levante’s domestic racing season isn’t over just yet with confirmation the high-class mare will be given the opportunity next month to add to her record...
Mascarpone

Mascarpone scores emphatic Group One victory

Consistent performer Mascarpone capped a frustrating run of five consecutive placings to claim his first victory at the highest level when he took out the...
Showoroses

Quality mare Showoroses set to bloom again

Improved track conditions on Saturday will greatly enhance the prospects of talented mare Showoroses at Matamata where she will bid to bounce back from a...
Levante

Levante makes it consecutive Group One wins

Despite the limited crowd on course due to COVID protocols, there were still plenty of joyous scenes in the Te Rapa grandstand as the connections...
Mascarpone

Key indicators point to another top performance from Mascarpone

A return to his favourite track, a proven ability to mix it at the top level and an impressive lead-up trial all point to another...
Belle En Rouge

Richards looking to win the boss’ race

It could be another big day at Te Rapa for Te Akau Racing on Saturday. The country’s leading stable has strong chances in three of...