Springsteen makes impressive return after lengthy absence
Talented galloper Springsteen made his much-awaited return to the racetrack a winning one when he ground out a stirring victory over 1300m at Otaki on...
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Ansu scores impressive debut win for Didham
Trainer Peter Didham’s phone started ringing almost immediately after his rangy two-year-old Ansu put on a professional display to win his debut at Tauherenikau on...
Key ride has Allpress excited for Eulogy
In-form hoop Lisa Allpress has a good handle on the leading contenders in the Group 3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni on Saturday, where...
Spirited performance in Trentham opener
Promising galloper Invisible Spirit made a winning return to the track when he led throughout to capture the first event at Trentham on Saturday. The...
Toughness the key to talented filly
Tough is a word that comes up several times in conversation with Otaki trainer Johno Benner when talking about his talented filly Key. The Exceed...
Allpress back doing what she does best
Less than nine weeks after undergoing major surgery, leading jockey Lisa Allpress was back in business at Trentham on Sunday riding winners. The effervescent fourty-five-year-old...
Hold The Press a headline act at Trentham
Progressive three-year-old Hold The Press maintained her unbeaten raceday record with a slick front-running performance at Trentham on Sunday. In the hands of runaway Jockeys’...
Exciting filly remains unbeaten with Hastings victory
Promising three-year-old Bonham made it two wins from her first two starts when she dominated her female rivals over 1300m at Hastings. The Johno Benner...
Fillies hold the key for Otaki trainers
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard have plenty to look forward to this season with a trio of promising three-year-old fillies. Hold the Press...
Bonham goes bang
Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard unleashed a smart filly at Woodville on Thursday when first-starter Bonham cruised to victory in the NZB Insurance Pearl Series...
Eye-catching Australian debut for My Gold Bracelet
Kiwi mare My Gold Bracelet made a good start to her Australian career when finishing a close-up third in the Allan & Helen Angus Hcp...
Happy Star primed for Winter Cup
Happy Star will be vying to keep his undefeated record intact this preparation when he contests the Group 3 Winning Edge Presentations Winter Cup (1600m)...
Allpress delighted with latest premiership title
Lisa Allpress has ruled herself out of the race to add a fifth premiership title to her record next season. The Whanganui jockey goes into...
South Island mission on the cards for impressive Awapuni winner
A tilt at the Group 3 Winter Cup (1400m) at Riccarton next month is the likely assignment for impressive Awapuni winner Happy Star. The Johno...
Benner happy with promising duo
Johno Benner has a bit of time for promising galloper Happy Star and the Otaki horseman, who trains in partnership with Hollie Wynyard, is excited...
Last chance saloon for Humidor
Three-time Group 1 winner Humidor has been put on notice by trainer Lindsey Smith heading into Saturday’s Group 3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) at Belmont. The...
Wyndspelle to stand at Grangewilliam Stud
Group 1-winning miler Wyndspelle will take up stud duties at Grangewilliam Stud in South Taranaki this spring where he will stand for a fee of...
Benner keen to get back into action
A pair of impressive trial winners at Foxton during the week has Otaki trainer Johno Benner looking forward to the return of racing in the...
Productive season for Otaki conditioners
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard are pleased with the success of their boutique stable this season and are looking forward to a nice...
Gold Bracelet delivers another Guineas for Benner and Wynyard
Improving filly Gold Bracelet upstaged a high-class field in Saturday’s Group 2 Carfinance.co.nz Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham, delivering a third win in the race...
Group 1 entire Wyndspelle retired
Group 1 winning miler Wyndspelle has been retired after suffering an injury while preparing for a tilt at the Group 1 Haunui Farm WFA Classic...
Otaki likely for Wyndspelle
Consistent Group 1 galloper Wyndspelle is likely to be aimed towards an elite level target on his home track after another strong performance when narrowly...
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...
Piaggio poised to seal a Karaka Million start
Otaki trainer Johno Benner has an enviable record in the Karaka Million but he’s putting no pressure on himself with his 2020 candidate Piaggio. Benner...
Campin on cloud nine
As she waited to board a plane home from Wellington airport on Sunday afternoon, well-known bloodstock agent and racing identity Jen Campin was trying to...