Bell switching focus to jumping assignments at Arawa Park
John Bell will now switch his focus over the fences on Sunday afternoon with rising jumping star Helena Baby at Arawa Park.
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Helena Baby to begin path towards Great Northern Hurdles
Helena Baby has established himself as a serious horse to watch in the hurdling ranks this season and will start a path towards the Great...
Twain makes winning debut at Tauranga
Royally bred three-year-old Twain couldn’t have been more impressive on debut at Tauranga on Sunday, winning for John Bell.
Helena Baby maintains perfect hurdling record
Proven flat performer Helena Baby continued his flawless transition to jumping with another easy victory on Thursday at Te Aroha.
Helena Baby makes successful jumping debut
Helena Baby added a second string to an already impressive bow as he cruised to a debut victory over fences at Te Aroha on Monday.
Jumping future for Group 1 performer
A jumping future is looming for Group 1 performer Helena Baby following his 20-length victory in an Open Hurdle trial at Cambridge on Monday.
Macthief returns a winner at Tauranga
Well-travelled sprinter Macthief displayed his affinity for winning early in a campaign when he came from last at Tauranga on Saturday to claim victory.
Helena Baby seeking Opunake Cup three-peat
Group One performer Helena Baby gets his chance to try and make it a hat-trick of wins in the Listed Opunake Cup at New Plymouth...
Cleese relishes return to synthetic with Kiwifruit Cup win
A change in venue proved fruitful for Cleese on Saturday, with the local galloper taking out the Kiwifruit Cup (2000m) at Cambridge.
In-form grey looking good for Tarzino
Helena Baby turned heads when he enjoyed a trip away on Tuesday morning to further his build-up toward a second tilt at the opening Group...
Group One targets for Helena Baby
Evergreen galloper Helena Baby made it a one-act affair when winning the open handicap at Tauranga on Saturday, with the John Bell-trained eight-year-old leading his...
Jones enjoying change of pace
Mark Jones is fast becoming a galloping convert. The highly regarded harness racing trainer and 2003 world champion reinsman racked up the third winner of...
Bell in search of further Te Rapa success
Cambridge trainer John Bell will have a strong hand when he ventures to Te Rapa on Saturday, including a pair of last start winners on...
Peecee Pussycat adding another chapter to incredible story
Another chapter in the incredible story of a Marlborough high country farming couple is playing out through the recent achievements of the talented young stayer...
Winners Flow for Smiling Joe
The confidence that comes from riding winners was never more evident than at Te Rapa on Saturday when apprentice jockey Joe Kamaruddin notched his 29th...
Group One winner retired
Group One winner Julius has been retired. It’s not the first time the Swiss Ace nine-year-old has entered the retirement paddock, having been forced away...
Bell duo primed for Te Aroha
Cambridge trainer John Bell is grateful to have his two runners compete early on the card at Te Aroha on Tuesday. The track is rated...
All roads lead to Hastings after Foxbridge Plate wash up
Trainer Alan Sharrock had a smile on his face a mile wide despite being beaten in Saturday’s feature event at Te Rapa, the Group 2...
Julius on track for Foxbridge Plate assignment
An eye-catching run at the Taupo trials last week has trainer John Bell confident his stable star Julius is right on track for his first...
Julius builds towards another campaign
Cambridge trainer John Bell is delighted with the condition of his stable star Julius, who again has summer sprint features firmly in his sights. The...
Special day ahead for in-form Waddell
Jason Waddell is confident his red-hot run of form can continue at Trentham on Saturday, particularly when he climbs aboard his two favourites, Julius and...
Comeback complete for Cambridge champ
The fairy-tale comeback of Cambridge galloper Julius was completed at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day when the gentle giant took out the Group 1 Sistema...
Julius strikes in feature sprint
Giant galloper Julius gave his rivals weight and a beating when he ground out a gutsy victory at Te Rapa on Saturday. Having just his...
Bigger, stronger Julius ready to fire
Comeback sprinter Julius will take the next step towards an elite level target when he contests the Group 3 J Swap Contractors Sprint (1400m) at...
Julius set for Counties comeback
Talented sprinter Julius has been given the green light to return to racing in Saturday’s Listed Haunui Farm Counties Bowl (1100m) at Pukekohe. The son...