Wyndspelle gets elusive Group 1 victory
A perennial bridesmaid at the highest level, consistent galloper Wyndspelle finally cracked a maiden Group 1 triumph when he took out the Group 1 Rydges...
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Group 1 performer set to bounce back at Awapuni
Otaki trainer Johno Benner is hoping to see consistent galloper Wyndspelle bounce back from a disappointing run in Melbourne when he contests Saturday’s John Turkington...
Shakespeare on Derby path
Johno Benner and Holly Wynyard will get a better line on three-year-old staying prospect Shakespeare when he contests Wednesday’s Victoria Derby Trial (1800m) at Flemington....
Staying future for Shakespeare
Progressive three-year-old Shakespeare broke maiden ranks for Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard on Thursday at Waverley over 1650m and looks to be a...
Wyndspelle primed for Tarzino
Otaki conditioners Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard are pleased with Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) contender Wyndspelle ahead of Saturday’s race. The six-year-old entire heads...
Spring targets beckon Wyndspelle
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard are hoping to ditch the bridesmaids tag with their consistent galloper Wyndspelle next season. The five-year-old entire recorded...
Otaki pair to relish Hastings mile
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will have two strong chances in Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings, and the couple...
Boss set to avenge last-start loss
Otaki trainer Johno Benner is happy to put Boss’ last-start failure behind him as he prepares for Sunday’s Lincoln Farms Salute To The Stars (1400m)...
Scott Base snares victory in the Wellington Guineas
Outstanding three-year-old Scott Base overcame a chequered home straight run to snatch victory by a camera pixel in the Gr.2 Phill Cataldo Bloodstock Wellington Guineas...
Trip not ideal, but 3Y0’s class warrants respect
Scott Base might be at a distance short of his best on Saturday, but other factors will be in his favour at Trentham. The Karaka...
Scott Base out of Derby
The connections of Scott Base will now set their sights on Australia after a setback has forced the talented three-year-old’s scratching from Saturday’s Gr.1 New...
Vinnie Colgan to ride Scott Base in Group 1 New Zealand Derby
The most successful jockey in recent Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) history has been presented with a gilt-edged opportunity of adding another classic to...
Scott Base scores upset win in Karaka Million 3yo Classic
A devastating finishing burst has carried Scott Base to an upset victory in the inaugural running of the $1million Karaka 3YO Classic (1600m). The lightly...
Awapuni win only adds to Scott Base chances in Karaka 3yo Classic
A trimmer Scott Base will be on display when he chases a major three-year-old prize. The son of Dalghar paraded on the portly side at...