Exciting times ahead for Richardson
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson left his local meeting a happy man on Wednesday after witnessing two of his runners quinella a star-studded trial. Last start...
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Talented Tannahill a quality addition to Phelan stable
Tannahill was a special horse to former trainer Andrew Campbell and he hasn’t taken long to endear himself to his new handlers. The gifted four-year-old...
First stakes victory for Leighton
Apprentice jockey Erin Leighton drew her family in large numbers to watch her at Otaki on Saturday, and she rewarded them with her first black...
Ima Roca Bee takes Ryder Stakes
Talented filly Ima Roca Bee produced an undeniable finish in testing conditions to take out the final stakes race of the 2020/21 racing season, the...
Ryder Stakes test for promising filly
There is still one stakes race up for grabs this season and Karyn McQuade is hoping to get her hands on it. The Matamata trainer...
Go You Good Thing looks to double-up
Go You Good Thing gave Daniel Cherry his first win as a trainer and the Matamata horseman is hoping the gelding can double his tally...
Bonus draws Quiz Kid south
A lucrative bonus has enticed the connections of Quiz Kid to send the in-form galloper down south early ahead of the Group 3 Winning Edge...
Half Of Nothing secures bonus at Avondale
Trainer Wayne Hillis has been chasing the Pearl Series Bonus with his filly Half Of Nothing for the last three months, and they finally captured...
Aero De Paris provides welcome holiday boost for Scott
A stirring victory by handy winter sprinter Aero De Paris at Te Rapa on Saturday provided some additional holiday cheer for co-trainer Andrew Scott. Scott,...
Erin Leighton: born to ride
Erin Leighton is doing what she has always dreamed of – riding on raceday. The Matamata-based apprentice entered the racing industry as a fresh-faced 16-year-old...
Blue Breeze takes first step to the big show
Promising stayer Blue Breeze took the first step on the path to a potential Melbourne Cup bid with a dominant first-up victory over 1400m at...
Comeback apprentices to the fore
Comebacks proved rewarding last Saturday for a couple of female apprentice jockeys, Erin Leighton and Mereana Hudson. Leighton (27) notched her first win for six...