New Zealand powerhouses unite ahead of spring
Two of New Zealand’s thoroughbred powerhouses are set to join forces to tackle Melbourne Spring Racing. Te Akau Racing and Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and...
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Te Akau team to have well deserved rest
Te Akau Shark, Melody Belle and Probabeel have represented their New Zealand stable well in Australia and will have a well-earned break.
Probabeel flies NZ flag in Australian Oaks
Trainer Jamie Richards is satisfied he has pulled the right rein in extending Probabeel's autumn campaign to include a tilt at the Australian Oaks.
NZ stablemates primed for Queen Elizabeth
Only two trainers will be represented by more than one runner in the Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Jamie Richards is proud to be...
Te Akau Shark cleared for Queen Elizabeth
Japanese horse Danon Premium has assumed favouritism for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes over English visitor Addeybb while Te Akau Shark has been cleared to run.
Te Akau Shark to be vetted ahead of Queen Elizabeth
Te Akau Shark, one of the leading chances for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, is to be vetted after suffering a bruised foot.
Probabeel likely to run in Australian Oaks
Star New Zealand filly Probabeel has come through her Vinery Stud Stakes second in good order and now heads to the Australian Oaks.
Top fillies to do battle in Vinery
The Chris Waller-trained Funstar is tracking to become the dominant filly of the autumn if she can add the Vinery to her record.
Field of 13 for Vinery, nine in Tancred
Funstar and Probabeel headline a field of 13 for the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill while none stayers have been declared for the...
Next round for Funstar and Probabeel
Star fillies Funstar and Probabeel will meet in a Group One race for third time with the score at one-all.
Bosson suspended for shark ride
Opie Bosson was suspended for his ride on Te Akau Shark in Saturday’s Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m), but might have further questions to...
Scott Base back to winning form in Tauranga feature
Injury plagued galloper Scott Base gave a glimpse of his undoubted talent when he dominated proceedings over the closing stages of Saturday’s Group 2 Ultimate...
Shark doing swimmingly ahead of Ryder
Trainer Jamie Richards is happy Te Akau Shark is ticking all the right boxes as he prepares to extend his unbeaten run this campaign in...
Thompson ‘stable’ holds key to George Ryder
Dreamforce's trainer John Thompson concedes Kiwi raider Te Akau Shark is the one to beat in the George Ryder Stakes, and the Randwick horseman should...
Bosson back in time to ride Te Akau Shark
Star New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson has arrived back in Australia in time to avoid self-isolation and will be based in Sydney for the autumn...
Opie Bosson in rushed trip to Sydney
Te Akau Racing's jockey Opie Bosson has made a quick return to Australia to ride the team's horses over the Sydney carnival.
Bosson bags back-to-back Group 1 doubles
Star jockey Opie Bosson has had a week to remember, riding another two Group 1 winners at Ellerslie on Saturday to go with his brace...
Avantage all class in Ellerslie feature
In what is becoming a familiar sight this season it was the tangerine and blue colours of Te Akau Racing at the head of affairs...
Group 1 glory for Cool Aza Beel
Outstanding juvenile Cool Aza Beel kept the Group 1 winning roll of Te Akau Racing going as he dominated his rivals when taking out the...
Richards shoots for further Group 1 spoils at Ellerslie
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards has fond memories of the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m), and he...
Elite victories provide boost for local fans and racing industry
After a weekend that featured successive Group 1 victories in Sydney along with a stakes win on the biggest day of racing at Ellerslie, you...
Te Akau Shark strikes in Chipping Norton
Te Akau Shark has stamped himself one of racing's new batch of stars with a breathtaking win in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick.
Te Akau Shark wins Chipping Norton
New Zealander Te Akau Shark has given trainer Jamie Richards a milestone Group One double, winning the Chipping Norton Stakes after Probabeel won the Surround.
Probabeel out to spoil the Fun in Surround
New Zealand raider Probabeel returns to Sydney on a mission to exact revenge on Funstar in the Surround Stakes after a narrow spring defeat.
Shark circling for first Group 1 win in Aus
A long-term strategy could reap major dividends for Te Akau Racing which has assembled a strong team in a bid to pillage some major autumn...