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...
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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.
Danzdanzdance launches Sydney raid
Danzdanzdance will begin another raid on Sydney on Saturday when she lines-up in the Group 1 Colgate Optic White Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. It will...
Trans-Tasman features on the cards for stablemates
The connections of Danzdanzdance have a couple of Australian options to consider in a team talk later this week as stablemate Hello It’s Me prepares...
Tongue-tie addition ahead of Tarzino test for Danzdanzdance
Dual Group 1 winner Danzdanzdance will kick-off her spring campaign in the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday and her connections are...
Danzdanzdance ready for spring assault
Dual Group 1 winner Danzdanzdance had her first hit-out of the season at the Avondale trials on Tuesday ahead of what could be a lucrative...
Cameron, the three million dollar man
Leading hoop Matthew Cameron will finish the season as the highest earning jockey in New Zealand this term, and he put the cherry on his...
Sale option looms for impressive Ruakaka winner
Offshore interest in promising galloper Mac Attacka was piqued yet again on Saturday after the impressive three-year-old produced a powerful closing burst to take out...
Local filly debuts in style at Ruakaka
Local two-year-old Annie’s Song indicated she could be a filly with a big future after she made a winning debut over 1000m at Ruakaka on...
Alysha Collett rides winner after injury
Alysha Collett has ridden her first winner in New Zealand since suffering serious injuries in a fall in Singapore.
Hello It’s Me makes successful return on home turf
Progressive mare Hello It’s Me made her return to the racetrack a winning one when she took out the feature event at Ruakaka on Saturday,...
Collett back in the winning groove
A copybook effort aboard local runner Poker Face paved the way for talented rider Alysha Collett to make her long-awaited reappearance in the winner’s enclosure...
Drops Of Jupiter shoots for the stars at Ruakaka
There will be an air of excitement at Ruakaka on Saturday when Drops of Jupiter makes his debut in the Racing Sunday August 11 (1600m)....
Business as usual for local partnership
The local training partnership of Chris Gibbs and Michelle Bradley were back to doing what they do best on their home patch at Ruakaka on...
Mike may join Savvy at Valley
Dual Group 1 winner Savvy Coup might not be the only Livamol Classic contestant to compete at Moonee Valley on October 27. While the Michael...
Danzdanzdance on track after big first up win
Local galloper Danzdanzdance showed she has come back in fine fettle for her four-year-old campaign with an impressive first-up win on her home track at...
No joy in forecast for Oaks contender Danzdanzdance
Sydney’s weather is playing against Danzdanzdance’s bid for glory in Saturday’s A$1 million Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick. “She’s done really well since...
Vinery Stud Stakes ideal Oaks tune up for Danzdanzdance
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs will line-up Danzdanzdance in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday ahead of her tilt at the Gr.1...
Gibbs gears up Endowment for Guineas
Chris Gibbs will be flying solo in Australia this weekend when Endowment opens his Sydney campaign in the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m). The Ruakaka...
Stablemates locked in for Sydney
Ruakaka stablemates Danzdanzdance and Endowment are set to join the party at the Championships in Sydney. Co-trainer Chris Gibbs has confirmed carnival plans for the...
Hello It’s Me out of New Zealand Oaks contention
Chris Gibbs and Donna Logan promise to have a strong hand in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) despite losing a genuine contender. Hello...
Blinkers and rain affected track help Hello It’s Me arrive in G2
A change of gear made all the difference for promising three-year-old Hello It’s Me who stormed to victory in the Group 2 Stella Artois Royal...
Logan & Gibbs pair Endowment & Dragon Storm on patient Derby prep
A pair of lightly-tried three-year-olds can boost their classic prospects on their home track on Tuesday. The Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs-trained Endowment and Dragon...
Volkstok’n’barrell to exhibition gallop this Sunday at Ellerslie
Volkstok’n’barrell will trim down for a Group One assignment with an exhibition gallop this weekend. “He’s packed on the beef so we’ll take him to...