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...
Riodini

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

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

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

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...
Two Illicit

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...
Chris Johnson

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,...
Concert Hall

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...
Tiptronic

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...
Tiptronic

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...
Two Illicit

Colgan eager to make up for lost Group One

Top-class jockey Vinnie Colgan will be reunited with quality mare Two Illicit in the Group 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Sunday and should...