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...
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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...
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...
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...
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....
Pareanui Bay proves too tough in Te Rapa feature
Progressive galloper Pareanui Bay claimed the honours at Te Rapa on Monday when he overcame a torrid trip in transit to capture the Group 2...
Browne zoo notches another Aussie win
Cambridge trainers David and Emma-Lee Browne are now looking to elite-level targets at home with Rhinoceros after he picked up his third victory at Caulfield...
Sheraco likely for Bonham
Former New Zealand mare Bonham could kick-off the Australian leg of her racing career in the Group 2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill next month....
Harlech back at Matamata stable
Talented five-year-old Harlech is back in New Zealand and is preparing for a tilt at the Hawke’s Bay features this spring. Prepared by Michael Moroney...
Riddell excited to ride in Group One for great mate
Jonathan Riddell would love nothing more than to ride a Group One winner for his great mate Ben Foote. He will get his chance in...
Cole ends wait for second stakes winner with Taranaki triumph
After producing a Group One winner in just his second season of training, young Byerley Park-based conditioner Steven Cole has had an extended wait to...
Understated Otaki couple enjoy Group 1 success
Trainer Johno Benner was hard at work on Sunday morning cutting grass for the horses in the stable that he operates with partner Hollie Wynyard,...
Bonham takes out Trentham three-year-old feature
Talented three-year-old Bonham showed she is a filly of the highest quality when winning the Group 1 Devan Plastics Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham on...
Strike-rate standouts set for big day at Trentham
The Otaki stable of Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard boasts the best strike-rate in New Zealand this season, and a quality quartet of runners at...
Enzo’s Lad vying for Telegraph three-peat
Evergreen sprinter Enzo’s Lad will be vying to record his third victory in the Group 1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham on...
Basarwa primed for Levin Classic tilt
Guy Lowry reckons he has talented Atlante three-year-old Basarwa in the best condition he could possibly have him in going into Saturday’s Group 1 Devan...
Ormsby sidelined following rodeo incident
Riding horses may be how Chad Ormsby makes his living, but it is riding bulls that is his biggest passion. That passion took him north...
Day of contrasts for Benner and Wynyard
Trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard got their day at Awapuni off to the perfect start on Saturday when exciting three-year-old Bonham produced a remarkable...
Staying test likely to suit Mongolian Wings
Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman know a thing or two about preparing three-year-old stayers and they are hopeful Mongolian Wings can stamp himself as a...
Pitmans quinella Kurow Cup
Trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman walked away happy men from Kurow on Wednesday after securing the quinella in the Kurow Cup (1400m) courtesy of Carson...
Enzo’s Lad primed for Kurow Cup
There may be a major weight disparity between Enzo’s Lad and his rivals in the PGG Wrightson Kurow Cup (1400m) on Wednesday, but it’s the...
Exciting colt on proven Levin Classic path
The all-conquering Te Akau team is sticking to a proven Group 1 formula with rising star three-year-old Brando. The striking son of Savabeel scored a...
Shezzacatch remains unbeaten with solid showing at Awapuni
Talented filly Shezzacatch demonstrated she is a filly on the rise when she made it two wins from two starts at Awapuni on Saturday. An...
Shezzacatch on Levin Classic trail
A stakes winner at her only start to date, Hawke’s Bay filly Shezzacatch is set to command plenty of attention in the opening race at...
Travelling Light on target for Te Rapa feature
Outstanding three-year-old Travelling Light will head to Ruakaka next week as she continues her preparation for a raceday return in early September. Trainer Ben Foote...