Heavyweight test for Tavi Mac
You would be forgiven for thinking Tavi Mac had found himself in a Highweight at Awapuni on Saturday. The son of Tavistock has been lumbered...
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Staying test for Penelope Cruise
Penelope Cruise will run 1000m further than she has before when she contests the NZB Airfreight Road To Jericho (3210m) at New Plymouth on Saturday,...
Sharrock trio ready for return to racing
Like many trainers in New Zealand, New Plymouth horseman Allan Sharrock has his fingers crossed that the country drops back to Alert Level 3 on...
Ryder on Sharrock’s radar
It’s already been one of Allan Sharrock’s most memorable seasons but the New Plymouth trainer is keen to add the icing on the cake at...
Winter Cup puzzle for Midnight Runner
Midnight Runner is on trial for next month’s Group 3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton but ironically a win at Ashburton on...
Collinstreet provides more good news for Sharrock
Underrated winter galloper Collinstreet went one better than his trainer expected when he powered to a narrow but convincing victory over 1400m at Trentham. The...
Ocean Billy puts Pomare’s retirement on hold
A career highlight at Te Rapa on Saturday might have put a further delay on retirement plans for owner-breeder-trainer Bill Pomare. After more than three...
Stakes success still sinking in for young apprentice
Twenty-four hours on from the biggest win in his fledgling career, apprentice jockey Callum Jones is still having trouble coming to terms with his achievement....
Daring ride pays off in Waikato Cup
Apprentice Callum Jones made the most of a late call up when he guided outsider Ocean Billy to victory in Saturday’s Group 3 SKYCITY Hamilton...
Tiley works around Covid-19 restrictions
When the going gets tough, you can count on the generosity of those involved in the racing industry. That’s what Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley has...
Tiley continues red-hot run with Avondale four-timer
Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley continued his fine run of form when he saddled four winners at Avondale on Saturday. Tiley and his apprentice Callum Jones,...
Pomare grabs the gold at Te Rapa
Consistent mare Call Me Evie rewarded some inspired late support from punters when she overcame a wide run in transit to take out a rating...
Birthday bonus for promising apprentice
Promising young rider Callum Jones is making every post a winner in the early stages of his career, adding a winning treble to his record...
Apprentice jockey notches double on debut
It may have been a mid-winter’s day at Pukekohe Park on Saturday, but it will live long in the memory of apprentice jockey Callum Jones....