Tag: 'hastings'

Khanshe

Oaks-bound Khanshe to line up in Lowland Stakes

In-form filly Khanshe is giving every indication she will continue to excel as she steps up in distance toward her grand final at Trentham.
Pep Torque

Veteran Pep Torque in form for Wairoa Cup

Now 10 years old and with 90 starts under his belt across seven seasons of racing, the remarkable Pep Torque is showing no signs of...

Testwin makes strong Derby impression at Hastings

Impressive three-year-old debutant Testwin justified some solid support when he took out the opening event on the card at Hastings on Saturday.

Canheroc a class above in Marton Cup

Emerging stayer Canheroc rewarded his connection's confidence with a powerful Wellington Cup lead-up performance in the Listed Marton Cup (2200m) at Hastings.

Sudbina makes strong impression at Hastings

Well-related filly Sudbina took advantage of a step-out of stakes company at Hastings on Saturday, taking an eye-catching victory.

Candle looking to continue purple patch at Hastings

There will be plenty of local interest at the Hastings meeting on Saturday, with Candle looking to prove she is a black-type mare in the...

Never Look Back looking forward to Marton Cup

Never Look Back has come a long way in a short time and he will bid for further black type staying honours at Hastings on...

Zydenbos scores first training win

Scoring your first win in front of a bustling home crowd is the dream for most trainers, and for Leah Zydenbos that became a reality...

Smart mare to ride her luck from bad gate

A lack of suitable options has forced Cody Cole’s hand with unbeaten mare In Extasy to resume at Hastings on Wednesday, despite a wide barrier.

Bedtime Story turning into a dream

Promising filly Bedtime Story is turning into a dream for her connections following a smart win at Hastings on Sunday afternoon.

Sweeney with lofty autumn targets for Chattahoochee

Grey gelding Chattahoochee has been a stable favourite for trainer Debbie Sweeney for some time and he is quickly taking the mantle as the stable...

Our Alley Cat takes out Group 3 Spring Sprint

Classy mare Our Alley Cat broke through and secured her first stakes win in style in Saturday’s Group 3 Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings.

Ladies Man claims Group 1 Livamol Classic

Allan Sharrock has always seen Ladies Man as a superstar in waiting, and Saturday’s Group 1 Livamol Classic marked the big gelding’s arrival on the...

Adam I Am impresses at Hastings

Glenn Old's ambitious million-dollar dream continued its trajectory with Adam I Am with another stellar performance at Hastings.

Cannon Hill claims victory in dramatic fashion

It took a dead heat and a protest before Cannon Hill was declared an outright winner in the opening event at Hastings on Saturday.

Group One aspirations with Mach Schnell

Zacinto gelding Mach Schnell has returned to New Zealand with an eye towards some lofty summer targets, including the Group 1 Zabeel Classic.
Mustang Valley

Firming ground no concern for Mustang Valley

Andrew Forsman is confident that drier conditions will pose no problems for his Mustang Valley's defence of her Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) crown.

A million reasons to stay in NZ

Glenn Old’s phone has been ringing red hot of late after Adam I Am’s impressive maiden victory at Matamata last month, but he will remain...
Times Ticking

Hastings a happy hunting ground for MacGregor

The final day of the Hawke’s Bay Carnival has been a happy hunting ground for Alby MacGregor and Times Ticking, and they hope it can...

Our Alley Cat set to appreciate firming Hastings track

Vicki Prendergast, like many trainers across the country, has faced challenges due to recent wet weather but welcomes the sunny forecast at Hastings.

Connections dreaming big with Malt Time

It may have taken a few years and 21 starts, but trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy may have found Malt Time’s new pet distance.

Semper Magico relishes heavy conditions at Hastings

A downpour of rain at Hastings on Saturday was welcomed by consistent stayer Semper Magico, who skipped through the conditions to continue his red-hot form.

Mustang Valley claims Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate

The Andrew Forsman-trained Mustang Valley has claimed the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings on Saturday.

Lantern Way causes Hawke’s Bay Guineas upset

All eyes were on the Satono Aladdin gelding, Tokyo Tycoon. However, it was another son of the same stallion who stole the show in the...

Financier returns to winner’s circle at Hastings

Celebrations were in order for Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh as his dependable four-year-old, Financier, triumphed at Hastings on a rainy Saturday. The son of Tavistock,...