Faraglioni looking to shed bridesmaid tag in Group 1
Ultra-consistent mare Faraglioni is out to shed her bridesmaid’s tag in Wednesday’s Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Matamata.
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Solidify bounces back to winning form at Otaki
Up-and-coming stayer Solidify notched up his fifth career victory on Saturday afternoon for trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson.
Lantern Way returns to winner’s circle
Lantern Way returned to his best at Wanganui on Saturday with the aid of a gear change paving the way for a visit to the...
Paragon to hunt black-type success
Stakes assignments are in the offing for promising three-year-old Paragon following his convincing win at Tauherenikau on Sunday.
Testwin makes strong Derby impression at Hastings
Impressive three-year-old debutant Testwin justified some solid support when he took out the opening event on the card at Hastings on Saturday.
Faraglioni set for Breeders’ Stakes challenge
Josh Shaw will head north this weekend in the hope of executing a long-term plan with his in-form mare Faraglioni at Pukekohe.
Lantern Way causes Hawke’s Bay Guineas upset
All eyes were on the Satono Aladdin gelding, Tokyo Tycoon. However, it was another son of the same stallion who stole the show in the...
Quirky Habits primed for Listed Ryder Stakes assignment
Shaun Clotworthy didn’t foresee Quirky Habits contending for black-type honours as a two-year-old, but has been more than happy to be proved wrong.
Riddell shows all his class at Awapuni
Awapuni is becoming synonymous with displays of supreme horsemanship, and that continued on Friday through the deeds of jockey Jonathan Riddell.
Belardo Boy bounces back at Awapuni
Local trainer Lisa Latta was to the fore on her home track at Awapuni with a winning treble which included Belardo Boy in the North...
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...
In-form Colorado Star ready to go out on top note
Mike Breslin's Colorado Star is in career best form and will bid to go out on another high at Saturday’s Hawke’s Bay meeting.
Colorado Star too tough in Kaimai Stakes
Another daring ride by Jonathan Riddell provided the impetus for rejuvenated galloper Colorado Star to claim his second consecutive stakes victory when he cruised home...
No doubting Darci at Trentham
Pocket rocket Darci La Bella added another present under the Christmas tree for her connections when she proved too strong in the closing stages when...
Riddell keen for redemption on Babylon Berlin
High-class jockey Jonathan Riddell is keen to get a proper raceday ride aboard speedy five-year-old mare Babylon Berlin. Riddell has ridden Bablyon Berlin a fair...
Darci La Bella displays her class at Pukekohe
What a difference 30 minutes made for jockey Jonathan Riddell on Saturday. Fresh from being dumped at the start aboard the well-favoured Babylon Berlin in...
Cup goals for Regazzo
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray believe they may have unearthed their next Cups horse in Regazzo. The four-year-old gelding was impressive when winning his maiden...
Lowry looking to the future with impressive Te Rapa winner
Progressive three-year-old Wewillrock will head to the spelling paddock after a clear-cut victory at Te Rapa on Saturday which has trainer Guy Lowry keen to...
Trainers looking to 3YO to bounce back to best
Saint Bathans will attempt to bounce back to winning ways at Pukekohe on Saturday following an indifferent display at his most recent appearance. The son...
Pinarello overcomes hiccups to stake Derby claim
A minor injury and inclement weather ruled out a traditional Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) path for Pinarello, but he will nevertheless front...
Colgan to reunite with Derby Favourite
The irony has not been lost on the connections of La Crique with her imminent reunion with jockey Vinnie Colgan. The veteran hoop rode the...
Royal Performer confirmed for rescheduled Captain Cook Stakes
The abandonment of racing at Trentham on Saturday and the subsequent rescheduling of the Group 1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) to Te Rapa this Saturday...
Injury-plagued galloper rewarded with Group success
The well-travelled Cheval Prometteur has showed resilience in the face of adversity and his fighting qualities were again showcased at Te Rapa on Melbourne Cup...
Gold Watch makes stunning return
‘There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man’ is a famed quote from Winston Churchill....
Gold Watch set for Te Rapa return
Even though a spring setback has unfortunately ruled him out of next month’s Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) at Riccarton, owner-trainer Cliff Goss still...