Town Cryer set to defend Hawera Group 3 crown
Town Cryer will return among the favourites to go back-to-back in the Group 3 Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes on Saturday following her upset victory last year.
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Royal Flower chasing further fresh success
Capable mare Royal Flower has a tidy first-up record and she is again forward in condition to open a new campaign at Hawera this weekend.
Belardo Boy takes out rescheduled Opunake Cup
Belardo Boy is on target to defend his crown in next month’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton following his Opunake Cup victory at...
Sharrock buoyed by prospects of juvenile duo at Hawera
Stratford trainer Gavin Sharrock will line-up a promising pair of two-year-olds at Hawera on Tuesday at the rescheduled Opunake Cup meeting.
Gavin Opie hoping for better fortunes this time around at Hawera
Gavin Opie’s last visit to Hawera ended before it began, but the Te Aroha trainer hopes an unexpected return to the South Taranaki track on...
Seasoned Bradman looking to strike in Opunake Cup
A seasoned version of talented galloper Bradman has shown up to the races this term and will be out to continue his form in the...
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 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.
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...
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...