James McDonald to ride Te Akau Shark
Premier Sydney jockey James McDonald will renew his association with NZ's Te Akau operation when he rides Te Akau Shark and Probabeel in Sydney.
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Te Akau Shark on target for Sydney
Te Akau Shark remains on target for a Sydney campaign despite being beaten on his season return in the Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa.
Te Akau Shark, Melody Belle showdown
Te Akau Shark, part-owned by Paul Gallen, and Melody Belle will do battle in the Group Two Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa.
Te Akau duo to go head-to-head at Te Rapa
Melody Belle will attempt to defend her title in the Group 2 U S Navy Flag Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. The...
Te Akau juveniles to the fore at Te Teko
Te Teko has come to be a great starting point for many of Te Akau’s top two-year-olds and trainer Jamie Richards is hoping this year...
Walker on target for record season
Te Akau’s Singapore trainer Mark Walker notched his 50th win for the season when Sacred Sea was victorious over 1700m in Class 4 company at...
Te Akau Shark wins barrier trial
Te Akau Shark has won a barrier trial in New Zealand ahead of his return to racing for a campaign aimed at the Epsom Handicap...
Star two-year-old sold to Hong Kong
Horowhenua horseman Chris Rutten has confirmed the sale of dual Group 1 winning two-year-old, Yourdeel, to Hong Kong. Prepared by Te Akau Racing’s Jamie Richards,...
Te Akau stars trial to script
Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year, Melody Belle, resumed at the Te Rapa trials on Monday with a close-up third over 900m behind stablemate...
Te Akau firepower out in force at Te Rapa trials
It may be a far cry from the sunshine and 35-degree heat he is currently enjoying on a well-deserved Hawaiian holiday, but you can be...
Te Akau Shark set to target Sydney Group 1
The Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) has been a long held ambition for connections of dual Group winner Te Akau Shark, but the Jamie Richards-trained...
Te Akau Shark gearing up for return
New Zealand's leading Cox Plate contender Te Akau Shark is gearing up for a campaign which will also include the Epsom Handicap in Sydney.
English Rose scores at Otaki
Te Akau apprentice Chelsea Burdan continued her good strike rate with stable runners when riding English Rose to victory in the Sunrans Spa Rating (2100m)...
Dedication reaps rewards for Richards
As the current thoroughbred racing season draws to a close, a question posed by many industry pundits just over 12 months ago has been answered...
Crowning season for Bosson
The 2018/19 season will live long in the memory of leading New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson. The talented hoop went on to win six Group...
Te Akau target Trans-Tasman Group races
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards will take just the one runner to Arawa Park on Saturday, but that just may be enough to add another...
Piriaka too tough at Woodville
The Kevin Gray-trained Piriaka cleared maiden company on Thursday when running down short-priced favourite Lincoln Hanover to win the Merrylees Hotel 1200 at Woodville. Jumping...
Melody Belle back in work
Multiple Group 1-winning mare Melody Belle is back in work in preparation for a busy spring campaign. The four-year-old daughter of Commands is likely to...
Patience rewarded with Burgundy Belle
Talented filly Burgundy Belle made it three wins from five starts when successful in the Crown Prosecutor Cup (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday, providing Te...
Richards ready to unleash Yourdeel at Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes
Matamata trainer Jamie Richards said he has no reason not to give even-money favourite Yourdeel his chance to complete his set of domestic Group One...
Melody Belle aiming to cap off stellar season in style
Multiple Group One-winning mare Melody Belle will take her place in the Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie on Saturday after pleasing...
Ellis buoyed by yearling interest
Te Akau Racing has enjoyed a stellar season on the track and principal David Ellis is hoping that will continue this weekend when Melody Belle...
Stakes race debut for Folk Dress
He might be the two-year-old trainer of the moment but Matamata’s Jamie Richards isn’t convinced his debutante filly Folk Dress should be favourite for Saturday’s...
Karaka Million dress rehearsal for Te Akau runners
Te Akau Racing’s hand in this year’s $1 million Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) will become clearer this weekend. Matamata trainer Jamie Richards is assured of...
Barrier only concern with Melody Belle
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards believes he has Melody Belle on song for the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Ellerslie on Tuesday, but is...