Pike hoping Catalyst can find old zest
Comeback horse Alligator Blood’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) triumph has Cambridge trainer Tony Pike hoping that one of that horse’s most notable rivals can...
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Williams bullish on Catalyst and The Oaks Stud future
Group One winning galloper Catalyst was back in action at the Cambridge trials on Thursday and pleased his connections when finishing a nose second behind...
Trans-Tasman plans for Catalyst
Tony Pike is looking forward to spring racing with his new acquisition Catalyst. The rising five-year-old son of Darci Brahma won six of his 10...
Chipperfield turns back clock at Te Aroha
It’s been a little while between drinks, but Clayton Chipperfield was back in the winner’s stall as a rider at Te Aroha on Sunday aboard...
Chipperfield makes riding return
It’s not a misprint in your racebook, former top jumps jockey Clayton Chipperfield is dusting off his saddle and making his raceday riding return at...
Catalyst progressing well for spring campaign
Star galloper Catalyst may not have a trainer, but he is in great order as his team looks ahead to spring racing. The outstanding three-year-old...
Spring targets for Catalyst
A spring resumption is likely for talented galloper Catalyst. The son of Darci Brama had two interrupted preparations in Australia last year, with trainer Clayton...
Gear change works the oracle for impressive Wanganui winner
Te Awamutu raider London Bound looked a galloper headed for better things when she produced a powerful late surge to claim victory at Wanganui on...
Cup challenge for in-form mare
In-form mare Desert Mirage could be in for an exciting few months if she performs up to expectations in the Steelform Roofing Group Waverley Cup...
Catalyst returning home to spell
Catalyst’s spring campaign is over, but trainer Clayton Chipperfield admits he breathed a sigh of relief when hearing the result of Monday morning’s Sydney veterinary...
Shorts Hope A Catalyst By Name And Nature
One of the first horses to walk into Clayton Chipperfield's stable, star New Zealander Catalyst is taking the fledgling trainer on a remarkable ride.
Chipperfield hoping The Shorts proves Catalyst for Everest Slot
Trainer Clayton Chipperfield is getting used to training his stable star Catalyst remotely. The Te Awamutu galloper is in Sydney preparing to run first-up in...
Pike pleased with The Bostonian’s campaign opener
Trainer Tony Pike believes his star sprinter The Bostonian has plenty to offer during his Sydney spring campaign following a satisfactory first-up performance in Saturday’s...
Catalyst pleases in Taupo trial
A solid showing in his 1100m trial at Taupo on Wednesday has Catalyst’s connections excited ahead of his Sydney spring campaign. The Group 1 winner...
Kiwis given clearance to fly
There was an echoed sigh of relief in Waikato Monday with a handful of trainers receiving travel exemptions for their staff to fly to Australia....
Catalyst on a Golden Sydney spring path
The $7.5 million Golden Eagle will be the spring goal for Catalyst, who will also be on a mission to put himself into calculations for...
Sydney sprint options beckon Catalyst
Te Awamutu horseman Clayton Chipperfield is pleased with the progress of his stable star Catalyst as he builds towards a spring campaign in Sydney. The...
Pike team out in force at Ellerslie
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike had a number of talented gallopers in action at the Ellerslie trials on Tuesday, including comeback galloper Sacred Elixir. The now...
Clayton chipper about Catalyst
Te Awamutu trainer Clayton Chipperfield is looking forward to welcoming back a beefed-up Catalyst in the coming days, with this season’s Group 1 New Zealand...
Trainer staying chipper over lockdown
Te Awamatu trainer Clayton Chipperfield is thanking his lucky stars that he has his 60 acre property to keep him busy over the Covid-19 alert...
Campaign over for Catalyst
Catalyst has been ruled out of the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) with bruised fetlocks. Trainer Clayton Chipperfield sent him to the Ballarat Vet Clinic...
Catalyst ruled out of All-Star Mile
New Zealand three-year-old Catalyst is out of the $5 million All-Star Mile because of bruising to his four fetlocks.
Catalyst undergoing vet tests on back
Trainer Clayton Chipperfield has told stewards Catalyst has been sent to the Ballarat Veterinary Clinic for diagnosis of a back issue.
Damian Lane ticks off Catalyst for Guineas
Star New Zealand three-year-old Catalyst has improved out of his Australian debut at Flemington after Damian Lane partnered the gelding in work at Mornington.
Catalyst ready to draw blood in Guineas
Trainer Clayton Chipperfield says Catalyst will be at his peak for the Australian Guineas and believes the weight scale and step up to 1600m are...