Northland trainer overcoming COVID hurdles
New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown has made things a little more complicated for Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae than he would have liked, but he’s hoping his...
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Kaharau provides special moment for Rae
The emotion in Ken Rae’s voice says it all when discussing the stylish jumping win at Hastings on Saturday by durable galloper Kaharau. The rising...
Rae holds strong hand at home meeting
Promising two-year-olds Dream Queen and Follow Your Dreams will meet for the first and potentially the last time at Ruakaka on Saturday. The Ken Rae...
Rae excited about stable youngsters
A lot of people dread winter, but not Kenny Rae. The Ruakaka trainer gets to enjoy the warmer climate of the winterless north, but it...
Jumping future for Kaharau
Emily Farr has finally convinced trainer Kenny Rae into a career change for evergreen stayer Kaharau. The nine-year-old gelding won his 2000m Open Hurdle trial...
Karaka Million dream turning to reality
Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae is like a kid before Christmas as he counts down to Saturday’s $1m Doubletree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at...
Dream filly makes successful debut at Te Aroha
Trainer Ken Rae knew he had just the sort of filly he likes dealing with when he picked her up on the float on the...
Rae’s phone red hot after speedy juvenile wins again
Back to back victories by promising two-year-old Follow Your Dreams has trainer Kenny Rae’s telephone running red hot. The speedy son of Mapperley Stud-based sire...
Rae reaping rewards from Southern sojourn
Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae has always been partial to a trip to the South Island. The northern horseman, who trains in partnership with his daughter...
Winter Cup tilt for Major Tom
Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae was pleased to be back in the winner’s circle at Ellersliie on Saturday where he sent out a double. The Ruakaka...
Family pet fit to resume at Te Rapa
Kenny Rae describes Kaharau, the seven-year-old gelding he co-owns with Mike Harris and Guy Matches, as his family pet. “He’s named after a Maori warrior...
Rae backing the West Coast
Trainer Kenny Rae is a long-time supporter of the West Coast racing circuit and he believes that John Messara’s recommendation of racecourse consolidation in the...
Kaharau thriving down south
Seven-year-old stayer Kaharau bounced back to winning form on Sunday for Ruakaka trainers Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-Tuhoro, winning the No Limits Interiors Open Handicap...
Ellerslie training double for Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae
Kenny Rae’s punting mates may have felt short-changed after Kaharau won at Ellerslie, but they were all smiles after stablemate Major Tom followed suit in...
NZ racing wrap: Ugo Foscolo impresses at trials
Ugo Foscolo is trialling well, star trainee Jacob Lowry is heading across the ditch and Kaharau's trainers are hoping softer tracks will produce better returns.