Robinson quintet target home track success
Lance Robinson won’t have to trek far this week, with the Riccarton trainer set to line-up five runners at his home track’s synthetic double-header meetings.
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Robinson holds strong hand at local meeting
Lance Robinson holds a strong hand heading into Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday, and he is hopeful he can snare a couple of winners on...
Stakes assignment looming for Adannaya
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson will head south to Ashburton with a dozen runners on Thursday, including Adannaya, who is readying for a stakes assignment.
Take two for Live Drama
Live Drama will be looking to get her summer preparation back on track at Riccarton on Saturday in the Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes.
Live Drama chasing Northern Island spoils
In-form Christchurch mare Live Drama will head across the Cook Strait this week to try and snare some northern spoils in the Group 2 Manawatu...
Christmas has come early for Lance Robinson
Christmas has come early for Lance Robinson with the arrival of New Zealand Cup Week, as the Riccarton trainer looks forward to the Carnival every...
Robinson hoping to strike on home track
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is upbeat about his stable’s chances at their two local meetings this week, with Boot It Scooter set to lineup on...
Ashley Frye to make riding return
Former stakes-winning apprentice jockey Ashley Frye will be back in the saddle at Riccarton on Wednesday, but this time in the amateur ranks.
Robinson looking to continue form on Riccarton synthetic
Riccarton Park’s synthetic track is proving popular with Lance Robinson, and he is looking forward to racing there on Wednesday with a handful of runners.
Live Drama looking to go out on a high
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is hoping Live Drama can end her season on a winning note when she heads to her home track on Saturday.
Robinson trio on song for Timaru Stakes
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson will have numbers on his side as he prepares for Saturday’s Listed Timaru Stakes (1400m) on his home track. Robinson will...
Avaquinella scores Riccarton triumph
Local trainer Lance Robinson went to Riccarton on Monday confident of his chances in the KN Cooltainer Premier (1400m) and his optimism was rewarded with...
Coupland’s target for Burnvue
Lance Robinson has big plans at the Riccarton November carnival for Saturday’s New Zealand Cup Trial (1800m) winner Burnvue, but not for the Group 3...
Cup Week path commences for Robinson runners
A rematch between stablemates Live Drama and Khimar War may be put on ice for the time being. The pair finished first and second respectively...
Robinson duo target Riccarton feature
Weather may determine which of Lance Robinson’s two leading sprinters have the best chance of taking Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannon Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m)...
Ride high Yong Chew
The New Zealand thoroughbred industry was saddened this week to hear of the passing of young apprentice jockey Yong Chew in his native Malaysia. The...
Weight concerns for sprinting stablemates
A factor out of Lance Robinson’s control is his major concern ahead of the stable’s two-pronged attack on Saturday’s feature sprint on his home track...
Robinson aiming for the sky with Aerial Blue
Group One ambitions go on the line for promising Christchurch filly Aerial Blue at Timaru on Friday. Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson has a high opinion...
Robinson looking to continue strong season
Lance Robinson may have a young team, but he has experienced one of his best seasons to date. The Riccarton trainer has nine wins to...
Live Drama out to continue picket fence form line
Live Drama will be out to extend her picket fence form line when she contests the Listed Hardy Trade Supply Company Lightning Handicap (1200m) at...
Khimar War set for Riccarton battle
Riccarton galloper Khimar War will return to his home track on Saturday where he will resume in the Rangiora Equine Services Open Handicap (1100m). The...
Avaquinella out to press Guineas claims
A bold debut from promising Proisir filly Avaquinella at Timaru would please Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson but only an emphatic win would see her press...
Tyler has big plans for promising stayer
Former North Island galloper Dr Velocious may have earned himself a tilt at the Group 3 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup (3200m) after providing Singapore-born...
Plenty of Live Drama expected in Wingatui feature
Live Drama will be out to secure her first stakes scalp on Saturday when she contests the Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes 3YO (1400m) at Wingatui....
Robinson set to plunder southern spoils
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson was successful in taking out the Listed Gore Guineas (1335m) earlier this month and he believes he has a strong chance...