Vale Johnathan Parkes
The New Zealand racing fraternity is in mourning following the passing of leading Central Districts jockey Johnathan Parkes over the weekend.
Tag: 'Captain Cook Stakes'
Williams aiming for third Group 1 strike at Trentham
Peter and Dawn Williams have fond memories in past editions of the Group 1 TAB Classic, and they are hoping another crown lies ahead with...
Prise De Fer seeking to defend Trentham crown
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are hoping for a repeat dose in this year’s Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) for Prise De Fer, who will attempt...
Aegon to make NZ return
New Zealand punters will see Aegon step out on raceday in his homeland when the gelding lines-up in the Group 1 TAB Classic (1600m) on...
Shaw Group 1 dreaming with Faraglioni
Josh Shaw tasted Group glory with Hinepara last year and he has got a craving for more with the classy Faraglioni in the Group 1...
About A Girl joins Chris Waller’s Sydney stable
Highly regarded filly About A Girl will continue her career in Australia from the champion Sydney stable of Chris Waller.
Riodini to make New Zealand return in Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes
Riodini will make his first New Zealand appearance in almost four years when he lines up in the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua...
Lance Noble dreaming big for stable stars
Lance Noble has some exciting plans for his stable of talented horses. Aquacade, Habana, Luberon, and Polygon are all gearing up for the upcoming racing...
McNab not resting on his laurels
Champion rider Michael McNab set a hectic pace during the 2022/23 season and he’s ready to hit the ground running again in the new term.
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.
Bosson chasing Boxing Day’s top prize
Christmas festivities will take a back seat to racing commitments for champion jockey Opie Bosson this year. Bosson has already enjoyed a family Christmas celebration,...
Broodmare paddock looming for Sinarahma
Sinarahma’s final campaign couldn’t be going much better, according to New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock. But as the eight-year-old Darci Brahma mare prepares for her...
Group One gamble pays off for Nickalls
Manawatu trainer Stephen Nickalls was overwhelmed with excitement after Chase ran home for third in the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on...
Prise De Fer achieves Group One glory
It has been a long time in the making but grand galloper Prise De Fer finally claimed his first elite level title when he took...
Road trip a winner on two fronts
A lengthy round trip to Woodville this week successfully served a dual purpose in Janelle Millar’s countdown to a top-flight target with her talented mare...
Prise De Fer hunts breakthrough Group One win
Prise De Fer is zero for 13 in Group One races but a last-start Group Three win has given Matamata trainer Mark Walker reason for...
Fresh Aegon ready for Captain Cook
Aegon has appreciated time between assignments from an early age and that selective approach continues to bring out the best in the five-year-old. He has...
Forsman secures Dee for Aegon’s next Group One assignment
Melbourne spring carnival star jockey Mick Dee will ride Group One winner Aegon in next month’s Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham. Cambridge...
Avaquinella scores Riccarton triumph
Local trainer Lance Robinson went to Riccarton on Monday confident of his chances in the KN Cooltainer Premier (1400m) and his optimism was rewarded with...
Two Illicit signs off in style at Te Rapa
If Saturday’s Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa is to be the last race for class mare Two Illicit then she has signed...
Te Rapa swansong for Two Illicit
Top quality performer Two Illicit will be chasing the perfect end to a stellar racing career when she steps out in Saturday’s Group 2 Travis...
Johnson brings up 2500 wins
Riding legend Chris Johnson provided racing fans with another magic moment when he claimed his 2500th New Zealand winner at Invercargill on Thursday. Johnson, 57,...
Trainers hoping good times continue to roll
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are well on their way toward their most successful season since forming a training partnership at the beginning...
Exciting times ahead for Richardson
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson left his local meeting a happy man on Wednesday after witnessing two of his runners quinella a star-studded trial. Last start...
Warhorse Tiptronic triumphs in Zabeel Classic
Veteran galloper Tiptronic led all the way to take out his second career Group One prize when he captured the Group 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel...