Sorghaghtani strikes at Taupo
Graham Richardson believes the best is still to come for progressive mare Sorghaghtani after her rise through the grades continued with a victory at Taupo.
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Bonny Lass heads to King’s Plate
Newly-crowned Group 1 winner Bonny Lass will continue her campaign in New Zealand after the mare’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) triumph last Saturday.
Bonny Lass looking to flip the script in Telegraph
Graham Richardson will be hoping for a bit more luck for his star sprinter when she lines up in the Group 1 Telegraph at Trentham...
Defibrillate set for handicap challenge in Wanganui Cup
Handicap conditions won’t be in the favour of middle-distance specialist Defibrillate when the classy gelding contests the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m).
Richardson confident ahead of Bonny Lass’ return
Trainer Graham Richardson has no worries about Bonny Lass’ condition ahead of her resuming run at Te Rapa on Sunday afternoon.
Richardson runner ready for Group One assault
Trainer Graham Richardson believes the step up to 1400m for Saturday’s Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) is the key to promising two-year-old To...
Richardson has eye on Sires’ Produce with To Catch A Thief
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson has an eye on New Zealand’s longest juvenile Group One race as he prepares To Catch A Thief to resume racing...
Tiptronic retired
Group One winner Tiptronic has been retired. The evergreen gelding has given his connections an enjoyable ride over the last few years, however, a series...
Fresh is best for Paisley Park
Paisley Park will have two major factors in his favour when he fronts trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall’s black type challenge at Te Rapa...
Richardson hopes for something special from Bonny Lass
The last few days have dampened Graham Richardson’s enthusiasm about the prospects of Bonny Lass in Saturday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100m) at...
Richardson guided by past Railway experience
Graham Richardson will follow a proven formula with his leading sprinter Bonny Lass through to her grand final at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day....
Circumstances force unconventional approach
Co-trainer Graham Richardson’s hand has been forced with Defibrillate, who will resume his New Zealand career without a preparatory outing ahead of Saturday’s Group 1...
Paisley Park takes out Matamata Cup
Local runner Paisley Park showed he had taken plenty of improvement from his first-up performance at Te Rapa last month when he came with a...
Group One homecoming for Defibrillate
Graham Richardson is hoping for the perfect homecoming for Defibrillate when he contests the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on Saturday. After...
Hastings focus for well-performed stablemates
Defibrillate and Tiptronic are progressing well toward Group One spring targets for trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall, who are also blessed with depth in...
Premiership race not a priority for Allpress
Leading jockey Lisa Allpress said she has simpler goals than winning the jockey premiership, despite a busy schedule that is helping push her closer to...
Easter Handicap winner to race in Dubai
Last start Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) winner Carolina Reaper will do her future racing in the Middle East. The four-year-old mare will join Dubai-bound...
Bonny Lass delivers in style at Te Rapa
Matamata filly Bonny Lass showed just how tough she is when she overcame a wide trip in transit to deliver a comprehensive victory in the...
Bonny filly ready for Breeders’ Stakes
Valuable filly Bonny Lass is in prime order for Saturday’s Group 3 Inglis Sales Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa where she will bid...
Carolina Reaper takes out Easter Handicap
A barnstorming late run carried progressive mare Carolina Reaper to her biggest career victory when she took out the Group 3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m)...
Bonny Lass back on track for Te Rapa assignment
Progressive three-year-old filly Bonny Lass is back on track for a tilt at the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa on April...
Zed Em to commence Grand Annual campaign
Evergreen Kiwi jumper Zed Em will begin his Australian campaign towards the Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at Warrnambool in May with a 2350m hit-out on...
Queensland beckoning Aspen Colorado
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson is looking at a Queensland winter campaign to get some compensation for the bad luck that Aspen Colorado suffered at Trentham...
Richardson delighted with Defibrillate
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t expecting too much when he sat down to watch his pride and joy Defibrillate kick off his autumn campaign at...
Richardson all smiles with Bonny Lass
Talented filly Bonny Lass put a big smile on the face of co-trainer Graham Richardson after she returned to winning form with a comprehensive victory...