Tag: 'Hawera'

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...