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Self Obsession

In-form filly strengthening Hong Kong connection

Jamie Richards has already forged a successful association with a major Hong Kong thoroughbred identity and that combination could go to the highest level at...
Shamus

Trentham mile test for Shamus

Allan Sharrock is hoping for a Group One victory to finish off an exciting three-year-old season for Shamus on Saturday. The New Plymouth trainer turned...
On The Bubbles

Richards claims quinella in Mufhasa Stakes

Jamie Richards assault on the New Zealand black type features this season continued unabated at Ellerslie on Saturday when the Matamata mentor produced the quinella...
Asterix

Wexford set to defend Derby crown

Wexford Stables couldn’t get what appeared to be their two leading chances in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) to the starting gates,...
Maven Belle

Maven Belle remains unbeaten after stylish Breeders’ Stakes victory

Classy juvenile filly Maven Belle made it three wins from three starts when she swept to a clearcut victory in the feature race at Matamata...
Field of Gold

Different path for Field Of Gold

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike has changed tack with Group Two winner Field Of Gold following his fifth place finish in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas...
Bonny Lass

Richardson all smiles with Bonny Lass

Talented filly Bonny Lass put a big smile on the face of co-trainer Graham Richardson after she returned to winning form with a comprehensive victory...
Victorem

Victorem seeking stakes spoils

Johno Benner is happy to see some easing in the track at Hastings for his underrated mare Victorem for the Listed Property Brokers Wairarapa Thoroughbred...
Shamus

Levin Classic top target now for Shamus

The Group One focus for talented Taranaki three-year-old Shamus has shifted to a shorter challenge in the wake of his first defeat at Te Rapa....
Dark Destroyer

Te Rapa distance test for in-form 3YO

Classic hope Dark Destroyer will have two upcoming chances to convince connections he has the right credentials for a crack at the Group 1 Vodafone...
Brando

Gelded Brando back in business

Talented galloper Brando was back in the winner’s circle at Ellerslie on Sunday, taking out the HR Fiskens & Sons Ltd 1400 at his first...
La Crique

La Crique brilliant in Desert Gold Stakes

Talented filly La Crique lapped up the roomy surrounds at Trentham on Saturday as she spaced her rivals for a brilliant win in the Group...
Waisake

Waisake primed for Wellington Cup defence

A stirring gallop at New Plymouth has given Allan Sharrock all the reassurance he needs about Waisake’s readiness for back-to-back victories in one of New...
Babylon Berlin

Options aplenty for Babylon Berlin

Speedy mare Babylon Berlin may be given a chance to extend her distance range in next month’s Group 1 BCD Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa....
Pin Me Up

Richards collects another Karaka Million feature

On a night he has made somewhat his own in recent years, trainer Jamie Richards scooped a second NZD$1million prize at Ellerslie on Saturday when...
Stopalltheclocks

Saturday to influence stablemates’ futures

Katrina and Simon Alexander will be on a scouting mission at Trentham on Saturday with progressive stayer Stopalltheclocks, while stablemate Te Toki’s immediate future will...
Alabama Gold

Autridge in search of more Karaka Gold

Stephen Autridge has twice celebrated victories in New Zealand’s richest juvenile event and will on Saturday be bidding to halt the run of his former...
Bella Luce

Clotworthys chasing Karaka riches

Fresh from a great start to 2022, Shaun and Emma Clotworthy could have up to three runners seeking big prizes on Karaka Million night at...
La Crique

Oaks aspirations for La Crique

La Crique has looked like a speed machine for most of her career but trainers Katrina and Simon Alexander think she could stay an Oaks...
Shamus

Derby start for Shamus in the balance

Shamus is well exposed in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) market and a decision whether he will give trainer Allan Sharrock the...
Prise De Fer

Richards can’t fault Group One hope Prise De Fer

Consistent performer Prise De Fer has multiple top-flight placings to his credit and the Jamie Richards-trained representative is in top order for Ellerslie where he...
Karman Line

Wexford relying on youth to shine through

Wexford Stables has been going through a rebuilding phase following the loss of a number of proven performers and the Matamata operation is now looking...
Tannahill

Rich Ellerslie feature the aim for Phelan pair

Shaun Phelan has the NZD$1 million Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) on his mind as he heads into weekend racing. The Cambridge trainer will produce...
Pareanui Bay

Red-letter weekend for Trelawney

It was a memorable weekend for Trelawney Stud principals Brent and Cherry Taylor, with three of their racing team carrying their green, red, and gold...
Zeitaku

Richards’ run continues with winning double at Te Rapa

Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards continued his run of success over the long weekend as he produced a winning double at Te Rapa on Monday....