Humbucker set for spring return
Humbucker will step out on his home track at Gore on Wednesday in the first step towards a start in the Group 3 Coupland’s Bakeries...
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Winsloe eyeing White Robe with Humbucker
Ellis Winsloe’s immediate focus has switched to a prestige event closer to home after a Group One northern target has been ruled out for his...
Group One tilt on cards for Humbucker
Humbucker delivered a compelling argument for a return trip to the North Island when he proved superior to his rivals at the Phar Lap Raceway...
Thorndon Mile in Winsloe’s sights
Sunday’s Tapanui Cup (1335m) might be an unconventional lead-up to a Group One target but that’s of little concern to Gore trainer Ellis Winsloe. Winsloe...
Humbucker humming ahead of Tapanui Cup
Former northerner Humbucker has thrived since joining Ellis Winsloe’s Gore barn a few months ago. The five-year-old gelding has won two of his three southern...
Decision time pending for Irish Excuse connections
Gore trainer Ellis Winsloe says Irish Excuse is at the crossroads of his career, with his performance in the Ray Kean Life Membership 1200 at...
Bothamley closing in on 200 wins
Invercargill jockey Daniel Bothamley might have a Great Northern win on his resume but a decision to put his jumps riding career on ice has...
Local assignment for Gore warhorse
Evergreen galloper Irish Excuse may be 10 years old but he is showing no signs of slowing down. The No Excuse Needed gelding has recently...
Winsloe changes tack with stable trio
Gore trainer Ellis Winsloe thought he would have a couple of nice chances in the Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) this year, however, its absence as...
Rohan Mudhoo living his dream in New Zealand
Apprentice jockey Rohan Mudhoo proved to be the star of the show at Riccarton on Saturday when he produced a winning treble of rides on...
Veteran shows younger rivals how it’s done
Rising ten-year-old Irish Excuse peeled back the years as he gave his rivals weight and a beating to land his 16th career victory when taking...
Veteran sprinter leaves no room for excuses at Riccarton
Evergreen sprinter Irish Excuse gave his rivals weight and a beating as he proved too tough in the closing stages of the Dyer Decorating Premier...
Topweight too tough in Great Western Steeplechase
Topweight Tai Ho gave his rivals weight and a beating when he took out the time-honoured DT Kings Transport Ltd 112th Great Western Steeplechase (3900m)...