Spring Carnival opener brings a grin to Wheeler
There will be an uncommon sight on the first day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival at Hastings on Saturday – jumpers. The impacts of...
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Isaac Lupton eager to get back in the saddle
It’s been more than nine months since Isaac Lupton last rode at a race meeting and he is looking forward to breaking that dry spell...
Sweet revenge for Bad Boy Brown in Ellerslie jumping feature
The never say die attitude of accomplished hurdler Bad Boy Brown was on display for all to see at Ellerslie on Saturday after he produced...
Rees hoping for crowning moment on Saturday
Morrinsville dentist Simon Rees leads a busy lifestyle, and Saturday promises to be another action-packed day. Rees, who juggles training racehorses and taking sole-charge of...
Jackfrost retired
Top jumper Jackfrost’s racing career has come to an abrupt end after suffering an injury in Australia. The Brian and Shane Anderton-trained gelding was preparing...
Australian campaign planned for Jackfrost
Plans are underway to have Jackfrost, last year’s top hurdler, in Melbourne for a possible tilt at a couple of the feature steeplechases. Jackfrost ended...
Southerner prevails in sensational Great Northern Hurdle
Jack Frost claimed a special double when he outlasted his rivals to win an action-packed running of the Schweppes Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) at Te...
Mitchell adds to international flavour
Northern Champion jumps jockey Michael Mitchell has answered an SOS call from the other side of the world to take the ride on Gallante in...
Hurdle features beckon emerging mare Iffitel
Awapuni Hurdles winner (2900m) Iffitel will make her next appearance in this month’s Wellington Hurdles (3400m) at Trentham as Matamata trainer Glynn Brick plots a...
D’Llaro hiccup may help horse in long run
Graeme Lord believes a setback earlier in D’Llaro’s campaign may prove a blessing in disguise for his reigning Great Northern Hurdles champion. The Cambridge trainer...