Tag: 'Desert Lightning'

Colgan looking to strike at Otaki

Vinnie Colgan will trek down to Otaki on Saturday to partner exciting four-year-old Desert Lightning in the Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.

Williams’ hoping to toast Ellerslie victory

Peter and Dawn Williams will be hoping their promising mare Pour The Wine can score her third straight victory at Ellerslie on Saturday for owner...

Desert Lightning thrashes rivals in Aotearoa Classic

There was no denying Desert Lightning his place at the top of the tree in the inaugural $1 million Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on...

Williams team take on the hotshots at Ellerslie

Peter and Dawn Williams will take on the Karaka Millions meeting’s two hottest favourites with their pair of runners at Ellerslie’s blockbuster on Saturday.

Volare out to continue strong run for Williams stable

Peter and Dawn Williams have had an outstanding strike rate over the last few weeks, and they will try to continue their hot form at...

Desert Lightning triumphs in take two of TAB Classic

In a race thrown into disarray by a false start, four-year-old Desert Lightning stood tall and claimed his first Group 1 victory in the TAB...

Williams aiming for third Group 1 strike at Trentham

Peter and Dawn Williams have fond memories in past editions of the Group 1 TAB Classic, and they are hoping another crown lies ahead with...

Pukekohe feature a possibility for Desert Lightning

Quality three-year-old Desert Lightning may be given another chance to add to his three-year-old record after his effort in the Group 3 Manawatu Classic.

Lightning poised to strike in Classic

South Auckland trainers Peter and Dawn Williams have all but ruled out a hit-and-run Sydney finale to end Desert Lightning's three-year-old season.

Desert Lightning set to strike in Derby

Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are hoping they can upset the applecart when they head to Te Rapa on Saturday. The South Auckland couple will...

Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas

Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) when he narrowly defeated Waitak to...
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Derby hope confirmed Pukekohe runner

Group One performer Desert Lightning is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless...
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Williams looking to maintain recent momentum at Ellerslie

Trainer Peter Williams is pleased with the success he and wife Dawn have had with their Byerley Park stable in recent weeks and is looking...
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Stable banking on lightning striking twice

Desert Lightning made a belated start to his racing career earlier this month and the wait proved worthwhile at Ruakaka where the colt was an...