The Buffer impresses in Riccarton triumph
The Buffer showcased his fighting spirit, surging between runners to clinch victory in the Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton.
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Illicit Dreams to kick off Guineas prep at Riccarton
Stakes winner Illicit Dreams will kick-off her preparation toward the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas in November when she heads to Riccarton on Saturday.
Zelenski chasing Cup three-peat
Zelenski will be vying for a hat-trick of Cups wins when he heads to Oamaru on Sunday having reigned supreme in Cups events at his...
Ken Rae hoping to make mark on home track
A nine-strong team of runners will carry the hopes of local trainers Ken Rae and daughter Kystal Williams at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Whiskey Lies leads home stable quinella
Whiskey Lies and Dancing Dream couldn’t have been more impressive as they prepare for the upcoming Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m)
Zelenski looking to continue Cups success
Zelenski added another Cup to his owner’s mantle when he took out the Waimate Cup (1600m) at Phar Lap Raceway on Sunday.
Flying northern filly takes juvenile honours at Riccarton
Illicit Dreams proved too fleet of foot for her two-year-old rivals when she took out the Listed Champagne Stakes (1200m) at Riccarton.
Home track treble for Ruakaka locals
Local trainer Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro enjoyed another outstanding day on their local Ruakaka track on Saturday where they bagged a winning...
Rae pays tribute to long-term owner with Waipu Cup win
Local father and daughter training partnership Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-Tuhoro picked up a special winning double at Ruakaka on Saturday. The pair sponsored the...
Sponsors out to make strong start on home soil
With a speedy two-year-old filly shooting for back-to-back wins, the sponsors of the first race at Ruakaka on Saturday have a prime opportunity to win...
Game Irish Girl lands another Riccarton feature
Feisty five-year-old Irish Girl showed all her fighting qualities as she bravely held out the challenges of Beneficial and Seriously to win the Listed Avon...
Rae celebrates perfect plan with Irish Girl
Trainer Ken Rae admits it’s not often a plan comes together perfectly, but that was the case on Saturday when Irish Girl proved too tough...
Follow Your Dreams ready for stakes challenge
Local runner Follow Your Dreams showed he was right on target for the Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) in a fortnight when...
Local trifecta in Ruakaka juvenile contest
Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro provided the first three runners home in Saturday’s two-year-old feature at Ruakaka. Race favourite Dream Queen and rider...
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...
Irish Girl resumes at Tauranga
Group Three performer Irish Girl will be looking to extend her impressive run of form at Tauranga on Saturday when she contests the Mills Reef...
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 filly impresses with Riccarton victory
Visiting northern trainer Ken Rae kicked off his day at Riccarton in the best possible style when promising galloper Eva James cruised to a comfortable...
Three Queens debut for Ruakaka trainers
Ruakaka trainers Ken Rae and Krystal Williams-Tuhoro will have a strong representation in the Tee Café Functions At Ruakaka Racecourse (900m) at their home track...