Tag: 'Hamish McNeill'

English Gambler makes Great Northern statement

Lauren Brennan, trainer from Cambridge, is pondering a shot at the Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) with English Gambler after his recent victory at Te Rapa.

Leading jumps jockey joins flat ranks

The newest flat racing apprentice in New Zealand racing has joined the ranks in part to try and help him win the jumps jockey title....
Abu Dhabi

Famous colours in upset Great Northern Hurdle victory

An aggressive Hamish McNeill ride laid the platform for an upset as shot Abu Dhabi carried a set of famous colours to victory in the...
Aigne

Star hurdler on top in Trentham feature

Quality hurdler Aigne gave his rivals weight and a beating as he proved too tough in the closing stages of the Manawatu ITM Awapuni Hurdles...
Itiswhatitis

Dreams to reality for Lavelle

Joshua Lavelle has always wanted to be a trainer, but he didn’t realise how much of an impact following that dream would have on his...
Johnny Williams

Johnny thinks jumping caper is Arite

Auckland horseman Johnny Williams has been nothing if not patient with Arite Guru, who he variously describes as “grumpy” and “cheeky”. It’s not often a...
Eion

McNeill takes feature jumping double at Ellerslie

There were handshakes and salutes all around after the running of the feature event at Ellerslie on Monday, the McGregor Grant Steeplechase (4150m). Underrated jumps...
Lynsey Satherley

Satherley turns in synthetic masterclass

Jockey Lynsey Satherley rode a treble at the Cambridge all-weather meeting on Wednesday, taking her record to five wins from 15 rides on the new...
Tommyra

Tommyra pulls off long range target

A plan set by trainer Toby Autridge back in November came to fruition at Te Rapa when Tommyra bolted home in the Fairview Motors Waikato...