Tag: 'Hawera'

Auld Jock

Auld Jock collects Hawera success for Brosnans

With a season of experience under his belt, Auld Jock returned to the hurdles in winning fashion at Hawera on Sunday for Peter and Jessica...

Cvitanovich Knocks Off another win

Knock Off broke a two-decade winless drought for his trainer Gerard Cvitanovich when he went to Hawera on Sunday to score in the “Kelly &...
Password

Password back on top at Hawera

A gear alteration had Password flying back to winning form at Hawera on Sunday, running away with the “Maurice Campbell” Steeplechase (3400m).

Liefting heads to Hawera with jumping pair

Mont Ventoux and Renegade Fighter’s first-up performances at Te Rapa have given Rudy Liefting grounds for optimism for their winter jumping campaigns.
Harry Harrison

Fitness in mind for Harry’s season opener

Gail Temperton is hoping her promising hurdler Harry Harrison can gain valuable fitness ahead of an exciting season with a fresh run at Hawera on...

Kim Reid targeting Cup Carnival with Hi Yo Sass Bomb

New Plymouth trainer Kim Reid expressed a sense of missed opportunities despite Hi Yo Sass Bomb's impressive return to racing at Hawera on Saturday.

Sharrock Group 1 dreaming with Stipulator

Stipulator, trained by Gavin Sharrock, made a compelling case for her entry into the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600) at Riccarton.

Town Cryer gets better of Prowess in Breeder’s Stakes

Town Cryer held out the late charge of multiple Group One winner Prowess as she took out the Group 3 Taranaki Breeder’s Stakes (1400m).

Lucas Olsen makes most of working holiday

Danish jockey Lucas Olsen steered Sailor Jack to a dominant 6.25 length victory at Hawera on Sunday in just his second ride in New Zealand.

Country Bumpkin runs rivals ragged at Hawera

Country Bumpkin overcame a last-minute jockey change to secure victory at Hawera on Sunday as Portia Matthews steered the veteran to a commanding win.

Phelan looking to strike in opening juvenile contest

Take The Crown has done everything asked of him by Shaun Phelan ahead of his debut at Wanganui on Saturday in the opening juvenile contest...

Itza Charmdeel primed for Wanganui Guineas

Itza Charmdeel will bid to complete a hat-trick of wins and a brace at stakes level when he returns to the Central Districts on Saturday.

The Dutch Dame breaks maiden in style

Taranaki mare The Dutch Dame broke through for a deserved maiden victory at Hawera on Sunday for trainer Robbie Patterson.

Darci La Bella adds stakes victory to burgeoning record

Progressive mare Darci La Bella added a valuable black-type victory to an already outstanding race record when she strode clear to win the Group 3...
Lisa Allpress

Allpress back in business

Two-time jockeys’ premiership winner Lisa Allpress is closing in on a return to riding. She has been side-lined since suffering shoulder injuries in a jump-out...