Te Akau Group 1 winners return ahead of spring assault
Te Akau Racing have had another stellar season and some of their stars that contributed to their success have returned with big spring campaigns ahead.
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Quintessa out to topple Orchestral in Australian Oaks
Te Akau Racing will continue their raid on The Championships in Sydney with a pair of in-form chances at Randwick this weekend.
Campionessa claims her missing piece at Caulfield
A proven Group 1 star in her homeland, Campionessa added valuable black-type to her CV with a close win in Saturday’s Group 2 Peter Young...
Campionessa hunting further Group 1 success in Thorndon Mile
Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson believe Campionessa has turned into the perfect package ahead of the Group 1 Thorndon Mile.
Campionessa sheds bridesmaid tag in Zabeel Classic
Campionessa shed her Group One bridesmaid’s tag at Pukekohe Park on Boxing Day when recording a well-deserved victory in the Zabeel Classic (2050m).
Campionessa a class above in Cal Isuzu Stakes
A commanding victory in Saturday’s Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa completed a rare fillies and mares’ feature double for Campionessa.
Te Akau well-represented at Te Rapa
Te Akau Racing will hold a strong hand in each of the three stakes races at Te Rapa on Saturday, with four runners set to...
O’Reilly mare an inspired piece of business
Modest purchase Bella Carolina has proved herself to be an exceptional investment for Mapperley Stud principal Simms Davison.
Campionessa claims Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes
Campionessa helped comeback jockey Matt Cameron complete a feature double at Pukekohe in the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m).
Aromatic looking to defend Counties Cup crown
Aromatic will attempt to follow in the footsteps of a former stablemate at Pukekohe on Saturday to defend her title in the Group 3 Counties...
“Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz
Mark Walker’s disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The...
Walker edging closer to record
Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season. Predecessor Jamie Richards currently...
Walker pair take aim at Melbourne Group Ones
Five-year-old mare Campionessa has made her mark in domestic weight-for-age company this preparation and her impressive progress will be rewarded with a trip to Australia....
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...
Rich Hill Mile quinella caps Te Akau gold rush
Just like in so many other showpiece racedays in New Zealand in the last few seasons, Te Akau Racing ran rampant through the black-type features...
Walker heads south for Riccarton double header
Matamata trainer Mark Walker has doubled his team in Christchurch as he builds to lucrative spring targets in the south. To that end, Walker will...
Gelded Brando back in business
Talented galloper Brando was back in the winner’s circle at Ellerslie on Sunday, taking out the HR Fiskens & Sons Ltd 1400 at his first...