Tag: 'Chris Wood'

You Say D'Orsay

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...
Taiki Yanagida

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....
Sherrif

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...
Funtonic

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

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...
Champagne Princess

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...
Pacorus

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

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...