Pippy out to continue purple patch of form
Pippy has been a sprinting revelation this preparation and has convinced connections to aim higher on her home course at Ruakaka.
Tag: 'Chris Gibbs'
Gibbs looking forward to Ruakaka winter
Chris Gibbs is looking forward to competing for home track spoils in the coming months after attending meetings at Taupo and Pukekohe Park this week.
Northlanders play starring role at Tauranga
The Northlanders came to town at Tauranga on Saturday and played a starring role, headed by a quinella for Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs.
Warsaw sold to Hong Kong
Trained by Chris Gibbs at Ruakaka, Warsaw has recently been sold to Hong Kong and is set to continue his journey overseas.
Chris Gibbs hoping to cause Group 3 upset
A lucrative payoff awaits connections of Vita Amorosa if the Chris Gibbs-trained three-year-old can cause a major upset in the Northland Breeders' Stakes.
Warsaw proving to be a sound investment for Gibbs
A fortunate encounter at Karaka led trainer Chris Gibbs the way of Warsaw, who is proving himself to be a sound investment.
Chris Gibbs-trained Malfy Rosa eyes QLD Winter Carnival spoils
The Chris Gibbs-trained Malfy Rosa has acquitted herself well against the better staying three-year-olds in recent starts to put herself in the mix for the...
Chevron tipped to cope with unexpected assignment
The in-form Chevron is expected to give another bold home track showing on Saturday, despite an unplanned drop back in distance. The Ruakaka five-year-old has...
Cleverconversation out to advance Ruakaka record
Course specialist Cleverconversation will take another step at Ruakaka on Saturday toward his season’s goal on a return trip to the Far North later this...
Winter Championships high on Gibbs radar
Chris Gibbs is looking forward to racing on his home Ruakaka track on Saturday, and not just for the chance to pick up a few...
C’est Une Star showcases Bradley talent
The Michelle Bradley-trained C’est Une Star produced an eye-catching last-to-first victory at Tauranga on Wednesday over 1600m in the manner of a mare that has...
Gibbs in search of more home track success
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs could have as many as seven runners at his home track meeting on Saturday, with a decision as to whether handy...
Mongolian Falcon boosts Hawke’s Bay stallion ranks
Well-known equestrian Vicki Wilson is leading the resurgence of thoroughbred breeding in Hawke’s Bay with the addition of Mongolian Falcon to the region’s stallion ranks....
Gibbs holds strong hand at home meeting
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs turned his hand to being an arborist at his local track on Tuesday in order to ensure Ruakaka’s Wednesday meeting went...
Ruakaka filly strengthens Oaks bid with thrilling victory
Lightly raced filly Spine Tingle sent shivers down the backs of plenty of her potential Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m)...
Gibbs praying for a storm
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs is welcoming the wet weather forecast ahead of the Group 3 NZ Campus Of Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m) at...
Local does it Ever So Easy at Ruakaka
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs has always had plenty of time for Ever So Easy and he was delighted to see the three-year-old gelding justify his...
Timely success for Northland stable
Success in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) with Dragon Storm couldn’t have come at a better time for Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs. COVID-19...
Dragon Storm takes out thrilling New Zealand Cup
Ruakaka raider Dragon Storm produced the performance of his life when he took out the Group 3 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton...
Gibbs in search of NZ Cup with promising stayer
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs is hoping a meticulously planned campaign for progressive stayer Dragon Storm will pay dividends at Riccarton on Saturday. The six-year-old gelding...
Decisions to be made on Dragon’s direction
A comprehensive five-length victory over 3000m by Dragon Storm at Riccarton on Saturday has created an interesting conundrum for his trainer Chris Gibbs. Gibbs, who...
Hello It’s Me retired
Group 2 winner Hello It’s Me has been retired after missing a run at Te Rapa on Friday following a float accident. The Darci Brahma...
Gibbs prepared to make the best of challenging situation
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs is philosophical about the impact a revised dates calendar will have on his business once thoroughbred racing makes its return to...
Danzdanzdance to transfer to Waller stable
Recently crowned 2018/19 New Zealand Champion Middle Distance horse Danzdanzdance will do her future racing from the Sydney stable of ex-pat kiwi Chris Waller. The...
Wet Randwick to suit top New Zealand mare
New Zealand mare Danzdanzdance will have conditions to suit at Randwick where she runs in the Group One George Main Stakes on a rain-affected track.