Defibrillate vying for back-to-back Group Ones
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson recorded an elite-level scalp with his homebred Defibrillate in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) on Boxing Day, and he is...
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Asano breaks through at Group One level
After two near-misses, Kozzi Asano is delighted to have broken through for his first victory at racing’s highest level. Asano guided He’s A Doozy to...
Te Akau team Dunedin-bound
Group One winner Prise De Fer will venture south this weekend to contest the Group 3 White Robe Lodge (1600m) at Wingatui. The Mark Walker-trained...
Group One farewell program for quality mare
Well-performed mare Coventina Bay will see out her career in the best of company before she is likely to be sold as a broodmare prospect....
Rogerson happy with smart 3YO
Graeme Rogerson believes his talented three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart can give his older opposition a fright in his return to racing at Trentham on Saturday....
Richardson and Norvall land Zabeel Classic double
Graham Richardson savoured one of the highlights of his career as Defibrillate brought a long-range plan to fruition in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2050m)...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart building towards return
Sharp ‘N’ Smart will mark the start of the new year by making his first public appearance since finishing runner-up in the Group 1 VRC...
Patterson predicting fireworks at Trentham
Robbie Patterson is expecting dramatic improvement from his stable star Coventina Bay at Trentham on Saturday. The Taranaki horseman is confident the seven-year-old will show...
Tiptronic retired
Group One winner Tiptronic has been retired. The evergreen gelding has given his connections an enjoyable ride over the last few years, however, a series...
Grylls adds another Brisbane trip to busy schedule
Leading jockey Craig Grylls has been collecting plenty of frequent-flyer points over the last few weeks, and he will return to Brisbane again on Saturday...
Talented Tevere back on favourite footing
Te Rapa has proved to be the happiest of hunting grounds for Tevere and a return to the Waikato course on Saturday may again bring...
Top mare’s trainer oozing with confidence
Robbie Patterson has sounded an ominous warning to rival connections ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). The New...
Coventina Bay in Ellerslie first for Patterson
Classy mare Coventina Bay was up to all of her cantankerous tricks in the pre-race buildup to Sunday’s Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m)...
Coventina Bay on song for Bonecrusher
Trainer Robbie Patterson couldn’t be any happier with Coventina Bay ahead of the Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Sunday. The...
The Chosen One ready for Ellerslie Group One test
Although busy on day three of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling sale, trainer Andrew Forsman was keeping a wary eye on the final fields...
Mascarpone scores emphatic Group One victory
Consistent performer Mascarpone capped a frustrating run of five consecutive placings to claim his first victory at the highest level when he took out the...
Valachi still flying flag for well-credentialled stallion
U S Navy Flag remains a firm favourite at Valachi Downs despite the multiple Group One winner no longer featuring on the Matamata nursery’s stallion...
Allpress closing in on return to race riding
Four-time New Zealand Jockeys’ Premiership winner Lisa Allpress is poised to return to the saddle this week following an enforced spell on the side-line. Allpress...
Patterson relishes Group One victory
The long trip home to New Plymouth from Hamilton on Saturday evening flew by for trainer Robbie Patterson as he reflected on what had happened...
Coventina Bay gets deserved Group One victory
An emotional Robbie Patterson was holding back the tears as he reflected on one of the biggest thrills of his life that had occurred just...
The Chosen One out to quell second-up record
Trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are hoping The Chosen One can put an end to his unflattering second-up record when he lines-up in the...
Tiptronic thriving ahead of Herbie Dyke
Graham Richardson says Tiptronic is as good as ever heading into one of his favourite races, the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te...
Good footing key to Derby hope Pinarello’s chances
Progressive three-year-old Pinarello has suffered a minor setback on his road to the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and connections have their fingers crossed...
Spirit Of Baz rekindles fond memories at Ellerslie
The win of progressive stayer Spirit Of Baz at Ellerslie on Sunday brought back some fond memories for those associated with the four-year-old mare, who...
The Chosen One sparkles in Thorndon Mile
A late nomination to contest the Group One feature at Trentham on Saturday paid dividends for the connections of quality performer The Chosen One as...