Katie Perrie on song for Staphanos
Rotorua has become a happy stomping ground for Katie Perrie and she will be aiming to continue her good record at Arawa Park on Sunday...
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Bright future tipped for Rue Cler
Three-year-old filly Rue Cler broke through for her maiden win at the second time of asking when victorious in the Boys Get Paid/Chris Hayes Livestock...
Rain the only drawback for heavily armed Richards
This weekend will prove to be one of trainer Jamie Richards’ busiest to date, with 34 horses accepted at Taupo on Friday, Riccarton and Hastings...
Unusual Countess to push sire in the limelight
Marton trainer Fraser Auret is pleased with the condition of promising filly Unusual Countess as she heads into Saturday’s Listed The O’Learys Fillies Stakes 3YO...
Fully fit Allpress ready for bumper season
Less than a month into the new racing season and leading rider Lisa Allpress is right where she wants to be at the head of...
Three-year-old shows plenty of spirit at Awapuni
Talented three-year-old Invisible Spirit recorded his third career victory when digging deep late to land the Courtesy Ford 3YO (1400m) at Awapuni on Thursday for...
Opunake Cup test for Tavis Court
Although New Plymouth Raceway is on Tavis Court’s backdoor-step, the seasoned Hawera galloper will have his first start at the Taranaki track this weekend. The...
Jockeys sidelined following weekend incidents
A spate of incidents over the weekend has resulted in a number of jockeys joining the injury list, with a couple having an enforced winter...
Miss Ricky Bobby back to winning form at Woodville
A change of environment worked the oracle for talented mare Miss Ricky Bobby as she produced a strong front-running performance to take out the opening...
Auret captures stakes double at Riccarton
Marton trainer Fraser Auret made it a red-letter day for the Auret family on Saturday when he captured both feature races at Riccarton. Two-year-old debutant...
Allpress heads to Melbourne to retain ride on Kiwi mare
Four-time New Zealand champion jockey Lisa Allpress will reunite with Aimee’s Jewel in Melbourne on May 1. Allpress was the Proisir four-year-old mare’s regular rider...
Stable pet makes amends in Lightning
Less than an hour after lamenting bad luck in one Trentham feature on Saturday afternoon, Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard struck gold in the next...
Montre Moi ready to capitalise in Derby
Otaki trainer Johno Benner believes it’s far from a vintage running of this year’s Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), but he’s hardly complaining....
Ruakaka filly strengthens Oaks bid with thrilling victory
Lightly raced filly Spine Tingle sent shivers down the backs of plenty of her potential Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m)...
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...
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...
Springsteen makes impressive return after lengthy absence
Talented galloper Springsteen made his much-awaited return to the racetrack a winning one when he ground out a stirring victory over 1300m at Otaki on...
Allpress honoured for services to racing
Racing has been a great joy of star jockey Lisa Allpress’ life, so recognition in the New Year’s honour’s list, she says, is especially humbling....
Awapuni duo further advocates for Newman’s training talent
Manawatu horseman Bryce Newman is looking to take his racehorse training operation to new heights. The accomplished equestrian has held a trainers’ license since 1999...
Key ride has Allpress excited for Eulogy
In-form hoop Lisa Allpress has a good handle on the leading contenders in the Group 3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Awapuni on Saturday, where...
Favourite delivers in Trentham two-year-old feature
Flashy chestnut colt Stormy repaid the faith of punters who installed him as a $1.50 favourite as he powered to victory in the Group 2...
Spirited performance in Trentham opener
Promising galloper Invisible Spirit made a winning return to the track when he led throughout to capture the first event at Trentham on Saturday. The...
Sharrock with further ammunition to fire
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock has his team firing on all cylinders, as evidenced by his current fifth standing on the trainers’ premiership in addition...
Keegan on the ride of her life
Trudy Keegan is still on cloud nine after taking out the Group 3 Valachi Downs Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton with Aimee’s Jewel last...