Hitabell claims Group 2 Eight Carat Classic
A brilliant front-running ride by Courtney Barnes and a never say die attitude from her mount Hitabell saw the pair take out the Eight Carat...
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Wexford Stables bullish about Boxing Day success
Wexford Stables are bullish about landing a couple of knockout blows at Ellerslie on Boxing Day, including the Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m).
Shinn helps Molly Bloom in Eight Carat Classic
Visiting Australian rider Blake Shinn made good use of his trip across the Tasman guiding Molly Bloom to victory in the Group 2 Eight Carat...
Mazzolino in top order ahead of Zabeel Classic
In-foal mare Mazzolino already has that motherly glow according to trainer Stephen Marsh, and he is hoping she can translate that into Group One success.
Molly looking to Bloom in Eight Carat Classic
New Zealand 1000 Guineas victor Molly Bloom will return to chase Northern spoils in the Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m) on Boxing Day at...
Legarto remains unbeaten after Eight Carat Classic victory
Class three-year-old filly Legarto maintained her unbeaten record with a stunning performance to win the Group 2 Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Pukekohe after most...
Richards provides quinella in Ellerslie sprint feature
On a day where he dominated the first two black-type events on an action-packed programme, it was no surprise that trainer Jamie Richards would continue...
Early feature double sets up another big Boxing Day for Te Akau
A year on from their five-win bonanza on Boxing Day at Ellerslie last year, Te Akau Racing and trainer Jamie Richards got the 2021 edition...
Richards can’t fault Group One hope Prise De Fer
Consistent performer Prise De Fer has multiple top-flight placings to his credit and the Jamie Richards-trained representative is in top order for Ellerslie where he...
Colgan eager to make up for lost Group One
Top-class jockey Vinnie Colgan will be reunited with quality mare Two Illicit in the Group 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Sunday and should...
Wexford relying on youth to shine through
Wexford Stables has been going through a rebuilding phase following the loss of a number of proven performers and the Matamata operation is now looking...
Three-pronged attack on Zabeel Classic for Ballymore
Mike Moroney and Pam Gerard will have numbers and class in their favour for the Group 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Boxing Day....
Eulogy reward for consistent filly
Belle En Rouge bucked recent history when she headed to Awapuni and capped a consistent spring with a deserved victory in Saturday’s Group 3 LawnMaster...
Venue change adds to Ballymore arsenal
Ballymore Stables will double their attack on the Group 1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday after its transfer from...
Tiley delighted to be back racing at Pukekohe
For experienced trainer Nigel Tiley, Thursday’s Pukekohe raceday for Auckland-trained horses is a godsend. Tiley will start five horses on the 11-race card, which Auckland...
Richards excited about potential match race
Trainer Jamie Richards won the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) last year with Probabeel and he is hoping he has a filly who can repeat...
Il Affare to continue on Oaks path
Co-trainer Dawn Williams was in a philosophical mood when assessing the performance of promising three-year-old Il Affare, who overcame a troubled passage to finish third...
Amarelinha the latest bright young talent in tangerine
Champion trainer Jamie Richards and the Te Akau team have sent out an abundance of talent this season, and a remarkable performance in Saturday’s Group...
Concert Hall primed for Zabeel Classic
Cambridge trainer Robert Wellwood is hoping his best Christmas present can be unwrapped at Ellerslie on Boxing Day. Wellwood, who trains in partnership with Roger...
Williams takes three-pronged attack into Eight Carat Classic
Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams will unleash a three-pronged attack on Saturday’s Group 2 Jamieson Park Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie. The Byerley Park-based...
Elliot’s Christmas gift to be unveiled on Boxing Day
While most people are busy gorging themselves on festive fodder, Christmas can be a challenging time for jockeys, particularly those that count every gram. With...
In A Twinkling out for Group 1 glory
Last start Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m) winner In A Twinkling will be vying for Group 1 glory at Ellerslie on Boxing Day when he...
Three’s a charm for Mahoney
Jenna Mahoney is hoping three will be her lucky number on Saturday. The South Auckland conditioner will be taking three three-year-old fillies to Ellerslie on...
Mascarpone to bypass Railway
Talented Team Rogerson-trained sprinter Mascarpone is set to miss the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) on New Year’s Day. “He’s out of the Railway, but...
Staying future for Eulogy winner
Lightly raced Cambridge visitor Whimsical showed she will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming age-group staying features when she produced a...