Tag: 'Levin Classic'

Quintessa

Bosson guides Quintessa to Levin Classic success

Te Akau Racing’s dominance of the Group 1 Levin Classic continued at Trentham on Saturday with Quintessa clinging on in an unforgettable finish.

Te Akau armed with strong weekend brigade

A bumper contingent of 29 entries this weekend for Te Akau Racing includes three-pronged attacks on a pair of races that hold special recent memories.

Mary Shan expected to rise to Levin Classic challenge

Mary Shan is due to go one better and claim a black-type title and the gifted filly is heavily favoured to rise to the challenge...

Zabmanzor hunting further CD spoils in Levin Classic

Roger James is hoping for a repeat performance from Zabmanzor in the Central Districts, when the colt contests Saturday’s Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m).

Impendabelle seeking Group 1 Levin Classic glory

Impendabelle came so close to picking up a maiden Group One in November, and Tony Pike is hoping the filly can go one better in...

Orchestral hits the right note at Pukekohe

Exciting filly Orchestral was on song at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day when downing a quality, including last start vanquisher Lupo Solitario.

Impendabelle primed for Auckland Guineas challenge

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike has elected to pit his handy filly Impendabelle against the boys at Pukekohe on Boxing Day in the Group 2 Auckland...

December keeps unbeaten start alive

December stamped himself as a galloper to watch over the next few months after taking the next step in his development at Wanganui on Saturday.

Group 3 sprint tailormade for in-form mare

Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson couldn’t have wished for a better fit at Hastings on Saturday for talented mare Romancing The Moon.

New Zealand Pattern Committee announce black-type changes

Several changes made to the schedule of feature races for 2023-24 the New Zealand Pattern Committee (NZPC) have revealed.
Mark Walker

Walker edging closer to record

Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season. Predecessor Jamie Richards currently...

Te Akau dominates Levin Classic again

Te Akau Racing dominated the Levin Classic for the second year in a row at Trentham on Saturday – headed by an off-the-canvas victory by...

Abel looking forward to her Group One debut

Tegan Abel, one of the lesser lights of northern apprentice jockey ranks, is a mixture of excited and nervous ahead of her Group One debut...

Trentham races preview & best bets | March 18, 2023

What New Zealand Oaks Day 2023 Where Wellington Racing Club – Racecourse Rd, Trentham, New Zealand When Saturday, March 18, 2023 First Race 1pm NZDT...

Couple “won’t die wondering” with Group One fillies

Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will tackle feature races with a high-quality trio at Trentham on Saturday. The couple will produce Colorado Silver...

Pinn seeking further Group One success

Wiremu Pinn will be hunting more Group One success when he heads to Trentham this weekend. The Waikato hoop recorded his maiden Group One success...

Magorrian to link with former mentor in Group One

Jockey Lee Magorrian will make a return to New Zealand next weekend to partner emerging three-year-old Master Brutus in the Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m)...

Levin Classic on radar for Guineas star Specialty

Never-say-die South Canterbury three-year-old Specialty could earn himself a shot at another Group One race if he can snare a Guineas double at Invercargill on...

Prowess displays all her class at Te Rapa

Prowess, who started the hottest favourite of the day at Te Rapa on Saturday, justified her quote when she gave her three-year-old counterparts a complete...

Romancing The Moon ready for next stakes assignment

On a day where the Te Akau Racing tangerine and blue colours played a prominent role in most results it was promising filly Romancing The...

McNab hoping to add icing to breakthrough season

If Michael McNab can guide Pacific Dragon to victory in Saturday’s Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa it will be the icing...
Imperatriz

In-form McNab not getting ahead of himself

High flying jockey Michael McNab is enjoying his best ever season and remains focussed on the immediate future, rather than becoming too caught up in...
Belle En Rouge

Group One double a special result for Richards

Jamie Richards made the penultimate weekend of his current training stint in New Zealand a memorable one when he produced a Group One winning double...
Imperatriz

Dazzling Imperatriz heads Levin Classic sweep for Richards

Jamie Richards’ relentless dominance of New Zealand racing keeps rolling on into his final few weeks on these shores, saddling all of the first four...
Leaderboard

Leaderboard too tough in St Leger

Enigmatic performer Leaderboard put his best foot forward when he produced a superior staying effort to take out the Listed Barneswood Farm New Zealand St...