Tag: 'Counties Cup'

Nereus

Nereus returns to winning ways in dramatic Counties Cup

Promising stayer Nereus put his current campaign back on track when he captured an action-packed Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m) on Saturday.
Babylon Berlin

Footes shoot for three black-type prizes at Pukekohe

Pukekohe Park will host four feature races as part of its biggest meeting of the year on Saturday, and Ben and Ryan Foote will have...
Bill Thurlow

Thurlow sets sights on Pukekohe staying feature

Following a successful New Zealand Cup Carnival at Riccarton, Bill Thurlow is now focused on No Compromise’s tilt at the Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m).
Waisake

Waisake warming up for favourite carnival

The well-performed Waisake will take a big step towards his sixth Wellington Cup Carnival with a run in Saturday’s Majestic Horse Floats at Trentham.
One Bold Cat

One Bold Cat goes to another level in Counties Cup

One Bold Cat took his career to a new level in Saturday’s Group 3 Counties Cup at Pukekohe, delivering a third feature prize of the...

Aromatic looking to defend Counties Cup crown

Aromatic will attempt to follow in the footsteps of a former stablemate at Pukekohe on Saturday to defend her title in the Group 3 Counties...

In-form trainer finds Noble fit at stud’s Karaka stable

Lance Noble’s Karaka stable has made a fast start to the season and the momentum promises to roll on to Pukekohe on Saturday with a...

Walker quinellas Counties Cup

On a day where Auckland’s enigmatic weather produced plenty of sunshine combined with heavy showers, stablemates Aromatic and Self Obsession fought out a thrilling finish...

Viktor a sentimental favourite for Lock

There’s no doubt about the sentiment that Casey Lock attaches to Saturday’s Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m) candidate Viktor Vegas but even accounting for that,...
Impendabelle

Debutante justifies rating with hollow win

Impendabelle delivered exactly what was expected of her at Trentham where the highly regarded filly was untested to open her career in perfect style. The...
Concert Hall

Trainers looking to add to stakes tally

Roger James and Robert Wellwood will be chasing a third black-type success for the season when Concert Hall takes aim at the Group 3 Balmerino...
Pareanui Bay

Red-letter weekend for Trelawney

It was a memorable weekend for Trelawney Stud principals Brent and Cherry Taylor, with three of their racing team carrying their green, red, and gold...
In A Twinkling

In A Twinkling wins second Counties Cup

Enigmatic stayer In A Twinkling was on his best behaviour as he secured his second Group 3 Franklin Auctions Counties Cup (2100m) with a gritty...
London Banker

London Banker primed for Feilding Gold Cup

Progressive Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained stayer London Banker is primed for the Listed Ricoh Feilding Gold Cup (2100m) at Awapuni on Saturday. The patiently-handled...
Concert Hall

Concert Hall all class at Trentham

It may have taken nearly all of the Trentham straight to get her head in front but class performer Concert Hall delivered when it counted...
Paisley Park

Paisley Park a summer cups contender

Progressive galloper Paisley Park bounced back to winning form when he out-finished his rivals over 1600m at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship...
Swords Drawn

Swords Drawn ready to go to the next level

Progressive galloper Swords Drawn threw his hat into the ring for some of the upcoming summer staying features when he stormed home from near last...
Blue Breeze

Group 1 performer to make raceday return

Group 1 performer Blue Breeze makes his raceday return when he contests the Haunui Farm 1400 at Avondale on Saturday. The rising seven-year-old gelding hasn’t...

Weather watch on Counties ahead of Cup

Many trainers are keeping a cautious eye on the weather in Auckland ahead of Saturday’s Counties Cup meeting at Pukekohe Park. The track was rated...
Maygrove

Cups king Maygrove staves off rivals in Pukekohe feature

MAYGROVE added another major cup to its collection when winning the $100,000 Counties Cup at Pukekohe on Saturday. With a total of nine wins and...
NZ Tips

Counties Cup free racing tips, form and odds, November 25

THE Group 3 Counties Cup is one of the most sought-after staying races in New Zealand and we have free tips, form and odds for...