El Vencedor thrashes rivals in Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes
Saturday’s Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa marked another new high point in the career of the ever-improving El Vencedor.
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Te Rapa free NZ horse racing preview & tips | February 8, 2025
A blockbuster day of Group 1 racing awaits punters at Te Rapa (NZ) on Saturday, February 7, 2025. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie...
Snazzytavi sidelined with virus
Illness is likely to sideline Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall’s top-quality mare Snazzytavi until later in the year.
El Vencedor out to add further Group 1 success
The Stephen Marsh-trained six-year-old, El Vencedor, will line-up in the $700,000 Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) on Saturday.
El Vencedor blows rivals away in Fulton Family Stakes
Ellerslie specialist El Vencedor was in a class of his own when winning Saturday afternoon’s Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m).
El Vencedor set for Group 1 tune-up at Ellerslie
With his eighth Group One assignment just around the corner, El Vencedor will head to Ellerslie for a final tune-up in the Listed Fulton Family...
Neasham & Archibald to chase New Zealand Group 1 success
Legends Day at Te Rapa will have a strong international flavour, with Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald set to tackle the meeting’s two Group One...
Snazzytavi pleases in Pukekohe trial
Standout middle-distance mare Snazzytavi is set to shoot for a Group One treble after pleasing her connections at Thursday’s Pukekohe trials.
El Vencedor in fine order ahead of latest Group 1 assignment
Top-flight winner El Vencedor is in a happy place as he prepares to double his tally at the elite level in next month's Herbie Dyke...
Orchestral set for Ellerslie return
Group 1-winner Orchestral is poised for a return to Ellerslie on Sunday as she builds up to what shapes as a busy local autumn campaign.
Hi Yo Sass Bomb prepping for Group 1 targets
Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb already has a Group 1 placing next to her name, and owner-trainer Kim Reid is hoping to improve on...
Thurlow sets sights on Pukekohe staying feature
Following a successful New Zealand Cup Carnival at Riccarton, Bill Thurlow is now focused on No Compromise’s tilt at the Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m).
Legarto proves too classy in Herbie Dyke Stakes
Ken and Bev Kelso have long believed Legarto had the potential to excel over 2000m, and their stable star proved them right in the Group...
Skyman chasing maiden NZ win in Group 1 company
Skyman will be aiming to record his first New Zealand win when he heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Group 1 Herbie...
Cambridge trainers chasing another 3YO feature
The good times are rolling for Roger James and Robert Wellwood and further feature race success beckons the duo at Te Rapa on Wednesday.
Zabmanzor hunting further CD spoils in Levin Classic
Roger James is hoping for a repeat performance from Zabmanzor in the Central Districts, when the colt contests Saturday’s Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m).
Skyman pleases in New Zealand return
Well-performed former Sydney galloper Skyman pleased his connections when stepping out for his first New Zealand outing at Tauranga on Tuesday.
Group 1 winner On The Rocks retired
Time has been called on the racing career of Group One Herbie Dyke Stakes winner On The Rocks, following a strong career for Mike Moroney...
Coventina Bay retired
Group One-winning mare Coventina Bay has been retired and is now destined to head across the Tasman in preparation for the next stage of her...
Te Rapa wrap: Imperatriz, Sharp ‘N’ Smart star with G1 wins
Te Rapa hosted a great day of Group 1 racing on Saturday with the highlight being the effortless win of class mare Imperatriz in the...
Smart three-year-old too sharp in Te Rapa feature
Outstanding three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart overcame a wide run in transit against a quality field of middle distance performers to capture the Group 1 Herbie...
Imperatriz thriving ahead of BCD Group Sprint
Trainer Mark Walker is looking forward to Saturday’s bumper meeting at Te Rapa where he has strong chances in both Group One races – the...
Group One winner ready for step up in trip
He’s A Doozy has proved to be a quality 1600m performer and Lisa Latta believes the timing is now ideal for him to make his...
Delayed La Crique resumption adds to thrilling contest
Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa shapes as one of the races of the season as New Zealand’s weight-for-age stars go...
Australia calling Te Rapa Group One contenders
Plans have been made for Asterix and Dragon Leap to cross the Tasman this year, but first the stablemates face ultra-competitive line-ups in their respective...