Tag: 'Bonecrusher Stakes'

Lupo Solitario takes Bonecrusher Stakes in thrilling finish

A desperate finish to the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes saw exciting three-year-old Lupo Solitario extend his career record to three wins from just four starts.

Bonecrusher marks Lupo Solitario’s return

After making an enormous impression in his first three starts, all eyes will be on Lupo Solitario when he returns to action in Saturday’s Bonecrusher...

Bonecrusher run to give clearer picture

Cannon Hill’s performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes at Pukekohe will determine the summer path for the colt.

Talented stablemates to clash in Bonecrusher

Roger James and Robert Wellwood will have a strong hand to play in Saturday’s feature at Pukekohe, with fillies Orchestral and Sudbina to go head-to-head.

Lupo Solitario to chase Karaka riches

Danica Guy’s sights have now been set towards Ellerslie in January with her exciting three-year-old Lupo Solitario after his unbeaten run came to an end.

Sacred Satono all class in Bonecrusher Stakes

Progressive three-year-old Sacred Satono produced a winning effort that more than honoured the memory of the champion galloper that Saturday’s feature race at Pukekohe was...

Patience key to Group contender

Promising three-year-old I’mintowin has required careful handling and rewarded that approach last time out with a strong performance to break his maiden. The son of...

Alfriston looks for Bonecrusher reward after 2000 Guineas effort

Fresh from nearly causing a 78-1 Classic boilover at Riccarton, Alfriston will be aiming to show on Saturday that the run was no fluke. Alfriston...
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...
Brando

Richards a force to be reckoned with in features

Jamie Richards will be attacking this weekend’s main events in equal measures of quality and quantity with a trio chasing top-flight honours at Otaki and...
Coventina Bay

Patterson relishes Group One victory

The long trip home to New Plymouth from Hamilton on Saturday evening flew by for trainer Robbie Patterson as he reflected on what had happened...
Dark Destroyer

Last-gasp Guineas win for Dark Destroyer

With back-to-back stakes wins including a last-gasp thriller in Saturday’s Group 2 SKYCITY Auckland Guineas (1600m) at Ellerslie, Dark Destroyer is stepping up to fill...
Kozzi Asano

Northern summer sojourn for Asano

Leading apprentice jockey Kozzi Asano has decided to head north to Cambridge for the summer and if everything goes to plan it could be a...
Opalescence

Mitchell Beer to unveil latest Kiwi import

Group Three winning three-year-old Opalescence will have her first start for new trainer Mitchell Beer on Saturday when she contests a 1300m BenchMark 78 at...
Royal Performer

Vance hoping for another royal performance

Bob Vance is hoping Royal Performer can secure another elite-level victory when he contests the Group 1 Bonecrusher NZ Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Saturday....
Avantage

Avantage secures eighth Group One victory

Avantage continued her march into the realms of super stardom when she made it career Group One number eight with a gritty win in the...
Opalescence

Opalescence upsets in Ellerslie feature

Underrated filly Opalescence dented several reputations when she swept to victory in Saturday’s Group 3 Mitchell Family Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie. The Jenna Mahoney-trained...
Explosively

Bonecrusher test for Explosively

With an overseas sale off the agenda for now, Te Awamutu trainer Stephen Ralph is free to dream big with highly talented three-year-old Explosively –...
Moana

Ellerslie rivals to make way for Moana

Chad Ormsby has no doubt that promising filly Moana has returned from a spring spell a far superior version of her previous self. The Waikato...
Spring Heat

Spring Heat delivers in King’s Plate

Lightly raced mare Spring Heat finally delivered on her undoubted promise when she produced a barnstorming finish to capture the Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s...
Glory Days

Sydney goals for Glory Days

Group 1-winning stayer Glory Days will make her raceday return at Awapuni on Friday and trainer Bill Thurlow is hoping it is the start of...
Riodini

New Year’s Day targets for Tiley duo

Trainer Nigel Tiley couldn’t be happier with talented three-year-old Riodini after his win in the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie last weekend. The...
Riodini

Favourite too classy in Bonecrusher Stakes

Race favourite Riodini provided another example of his burgeoning talent when he comfortably accounted for his three-year-old rivals in the Group 3 Mitchell Family Bonecrusher...
Showoroses

Surgeonor eyes first Group win

Jo Surgeonor has leapt at an opportunity to snare her first Group win with Showoroses at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Auckland trainer hadn’t planned on...
Riodini

Tiley gunning for back-to-back Bonecrusher Stakes wins

Trainer Nigel Tiley is bullish about the chances of unbeaten three-year-old Riodini in Saturday’s Group 3 Mitchell Family Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie despite admitting...