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Coventina Bay

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

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

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

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...
Glory Bound

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...
Lisa Allpress

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...
Coventina Bay

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

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

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

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...
Spirit Of Baz

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

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...
Royal Performer

Royal Performer gearing up for Herbie Dyke defence

Royal Performer will have one final hit-out at Ellerslie on Sunday before he prepares to defend his crown in the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes...
Concert Hall

Trainers hoping good times continue to roll

Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are well on their way toward their most successful season since forming a training partnership at the beginning...
Let’s Say Grace

Classy filly transfers to Moroney’s Flemington barn

Trans-Tasman trainer Michael Moroney has welcomed the arrival of promising Kiwi filly Let’s Say Grace to his Flemington base. The three-year-old daughter of Charm Spirit...
Masetto

Thorndon focus for Te Rapa triallers

The Stephen Marsh-trained Masetto prepared for a tilt at the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) by winning a high-quality 1200m trial at Te Rapa on...
Coventina Bay

Patterson’s in-form stable set to star again

Robbie Patterson will head to Trentham buoyed by a winning midweek double and even a hefty impost for his star performer Coventina Bay on Saturday...
Tiptronic

Exciting times ahead for Richardson

Matamata trainer Graham Richardson left his local meeting a happy man on Wednesday after witnessing two of his runners quinella a star-studded trial. Last start...
Tiptronic

Warhorse Tiptronic triumphs in Zabeel Classic

Veteran galloper Tiptronic led all the way to take out his second career Group One prize when he captured the Group 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel...
Pareanui Bay

Pareanui Bay heads Pike’s Boxing Day charge

Undefeated three-year-old Pareanui Bay will be one of the major drawcards at Ellerslie on Boxing Day where he contests a strong edition of the Listed...
Coventina Bay

Coventina Bay brilliant in fresh-up victory

Taranaki mare Coventina Bay reminded racegoers of her undoubted class when she came from last at the turn to down a small but quality field...
Coventina Bay

New Zealand return for Coventina Bay

Taranaki mare Coventina Bay will make her New Zealand return at Awapuni on Saturday where she will line-up in the Group 2 Carters Manawatu Challenge...
Tevere

Ballymore Stable winding into form as Christmas approaches

Four wins during the week including a double at Te Rapa on Saturday has trainer Pam Gerard excited about the prospects for her Ballymore Stables...
On The Rocks

Venue change adds to Ballymore arsenal

Ballymore Stables will double their attack on the Group 1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday after its transfer from...
Royal Performer

Royal Performer confirmed for rescheduled Captain Cook Stakes

The abandonment of racing at Trentham on Saturday and the subsequent rescheduling of the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) to Te Rapa this Saturday...