Canheroc chasing further Cups success
Canheroc has just one Cup to his name, but trainer Chris Wood is keen to double that haul at Te Rapa on Saturday to tackle...
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Smug set for Wellington Hurdles assignment
Cambridge jumper Smug will be seeking his first prestige jumps scalp when he heads to Trentham on Saturday to contest the Wellington Hurdles (3200m).
Chris Wood chasing flat and jumps racing success
Cambridge trainer Chris Wood will have strong chances on the flat and over the jumps this week at three different venues.
You Say D’Orsay looking to continue strong start to career
Chris Wood took an early shine to You Say D’Orsay and his judgement has proved on the money with the three-year-old making a strong start...
Canheroc a class above in Marton Cup
Emerging stayer Canheroc rewarded his connection's confidence with a powerful Wellington Cup lead-up performance in the Listed Marton Cup (2200m) at Hastings.
Alfriston looks for Bonecrusher reward after 2000 Guineas effort
Fresh from nearly causing a 78-1 Classic boilover at Riccarton, Alfriston will be aiming to show on Saturday that the run was no fluke. Alfriston...
Yanagida in critical condition following Cambridge fall
Jockey Taiki Yanagida is in intensive care being treated for serious head and spinal injuries following a fall during a race at Cambridge on Wednesday....
Beach working wonders for Murdoch duo
Astute trainer Moira Murdoch heads to Rotorua this weekend with two horses raced by prominent owners that she’s been able to turn around through her...
Wood having plenty of fun with promising gelding
The odds on Funtonic even reaching a racecourse would have been extremely high when he hurt his hind legs in a paddock accident eight months...
Pacorus turns back the clock for Ellerslie victory
Former top winter stayer Pacorus turned back the clock at Ellerslie on Saturday as he stormed to victory over 2200m for his first win since...
Father-and-son combine to win inaugural polytrack race
It’s been a while coming for New Zealand to have its first raceday on a synthetic track, but for Darryn and Sam Weatherley it was...
Wood quartet sharpened for Te Rapa
Cambridge trainer Chris Wood has four runners engaged at the Waikato Racing Club’s meeting at Te Rapa on Saturday, headlined by nine-time race winner Parcorus....
Specialist treatment does the trick for Pacorus
A visit from a renowned Australian chiropractor has the well-performed stayer Pacorus back in business. The talented six-year-old gave a bold account of himself when...
Pacorus’ path heading towards NZ Cup
CONSISTENT stayer Pacorus is back working and on the warpath towards a group three feature in November. The six-year-old is in the early stages of...