Vale Johnathan Parkes
The New Zealand racing fraternity is in mourning following the passing of leading Central Districts jockey Johnathan Parkes over the weekend.
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Justaskme chasing history in Opunake Cup
Justaskme will attempt to become the first three-time winner of the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) when he contests the $100,000 feature for the fourth time.
Defibrillate set for handicap challenge in Wanganui Cup
Handicap conditions won’t be in the favour of middle-distance specialist Defibrillate when the classy gelding contests the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m).
Chase claims emotion-filled victory at Otaki
Johnathan Parkes has had many memorable wins throughout his riding career, but his victory aboard Chase at Otaki would feature right up there sentimentally.
Sindacato primed to strike at Wanganui
Sindacato has some unfinished business in the Stella Artois 1500 Championship Final (1500m) and he will be looking to rectify that at Pukekohe next month.
Town Cryer gets better of Prowess in Breeder’s Stakes
Town Cryer held out the late charge of multiple Group One winner Prowess as she took out the Group 3 Taranaki Breeder’s Stakes (1400m).
Danjuro to chase Karaka Million riches
The connections of promising three-year-old Danjuro have their eyes on a $1.5 million prize following his impressive debut win at Woodville on Thursday.
Justaskme amazes in Opunake Cup triumph
Justaskme produced a sensational late run to claim victory in the feature event at New Plymouth on Saturday, the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m).
Shaun Fannin making mark in training ranks
Leading jumps rider Shaun Fannin is enjoying another top season in the saddle and is also making his mark as a trainer from his Awapuni...
Fabian Hawk continues rise at Awapuni
The promising Fabian Hawk’s star continued to rise at Awapuni on Saturday afternoon running out a 1.25 length victor over Quota.
Justaskme claims Listed success at Wanganui
Taranaki galloper Justaskme continued his purple patch of form at Wanganui on Saturday when taking out the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m).
Sharrock holds strong hand in Wanganui features
Allan Sharrock has a pair of trump cards to play in the main events on the card at Wanganui on Saturday, including debut winner Carbonados.
Emotional Parkes surpasses 1000 wins
An emotion-charged Johnathan Parkes notched a significant milestone at Awapuni on Saturday with four wins to his name including the day’s feature.
Campbell hoping to set Cup record straight
Hastings trainer Patrick Campbell has unfinished business with Saturday’s Listed Power Farming Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) on his home track. Campbell has targeted the race...
Marsh looking for repeat delight in Auckland Cup
Trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping lightning can strike twice when he lines up Lincoln King and Starrybeel in Sunday’s Group 2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland...
Asterix delivers Derby double for O’Sullivan and Scott
Twelve months after living up to expectations with a Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) favourite, Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott went...
Richards claims quinella in Mufhasa Stakes
Jamie Richards assault on the New Zealand black type features this season continued unabated at Ellerslie on Saturday when the Matamata mentor produced the quinella...
Sharrock on Auckland Cup Path with Our Hail Mary
Promising stayer Our Hail Mary demonstrated she will be a force to be reckoned with in the Group 2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m)...
Sergio shoots for three straight
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry is keen to see four-year-old gelding Sergio continue his upward trajectory as he aims to land his third win in succession...
It’s A Wonder to resume at Wanganui
It’s A Wonder may get a bit of a shock when he lines-up in the Jolt Coffee House 2060 at Wanganui on Friday. The Harvey...
Patterson returning from Queensland expedition
Taranaki horseman Robbie Patterson was pleased with the run of stable star Coventina Bay in Sunday’s Listed Glasshouse Handicap (1400m) at the Sunshine Coast, despite...
Parkes excited for raceday return
Star Central Districts jockey Johnathan Parkes is happy to be back. The 32-year-old Wanganui rider had been off the scene since he broke his collarbone...
Jockeys sidelined following weekend incidents
A spate of incidents over the weekend has resulted in a number of jockeys joining the injury list, with a couple having an enforced winter...
Davies holds strong hand in Poverty Bay Cup
New Plymouth trainer Emma Davies holds a strong hand in the Vintech Pacific Poverty Bay Cup (2500m) at Hastings on Saturday. The Taranaki horsewoman will...
Wilson loving the racing game
Well-known equestrian Vicki Wilson has reached the highs of the showjumping world and now she is trying her hand with racing. The decorated rider is...