Latta holds strong-hand at Awapuni
Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta heads to her local meeting on Saturday with some trepidation as the heavy rain that has lashed much of New Zealand...
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Latta taking a wait and see approach with filly
Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta is waiting to see what horses remain in the Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) before deciding whether...
The Pope set for raceday return
Popular Central Districts jockey Robbie Hannam is set to make a return to raceday riding at Awapuni on Thursday. Affectionately christened “The Pope”, Hannam hasn’t...
Parkes excited for raceday return
Star Central Districts jockey Johnathan Parkes is happy to be back. The 32-year-old Wanganui rider had been off the scene since he broke his collarbone...
Akela Belle in search of hattrick at Hastings
Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta will head to Hawke’s Bay with a trio of runners on Saturday, headed by in-form mare Akela Belle. The six-year-old mare...
Dreams to reality for Lavelle
Joshua Lavelle has always wanted to be a trainer, but he didn’t realise how much of an impact following that dream would have on his...
Latta trains 1000th New Zealand winner
A barnstorming late run by three-year-old filly Platinum Star that carried her to a maiden victory at Woodville on Sunday also brought up a special...
Australian adventure for Oaks runner-up
Charms Star, runner-up in the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) has joined the Sydney stable of Chris Waller with a Queensland campaign in mind....
Queensland raid for Platinum Invador
Group One performed stayer Platinum Invador has crossed the Tasman for a three-start Queensland campaign. The five-year-old gelding has joined Barry Lockwood’s Eagle Farm stable...
Platinum Invador ticks plenty of boxes
Central Districts stayer Platinum Invador has a number of factors in his favour when he contests the Group 2 Wallen Concreting Avondale Cup (2400m) at...
Latta duo on trial for Oaks mission
Promising three-year-olds Passione and Charms Star will take their next steps on the path to a possible Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand...
Aegon heads quality Karaka Million book for Innes
Ellerslie’s Karaka Million features are among the few major New Zealand races missing from the CV of top jockey Leith Innes, and he’s hoping star...
Relief for Latta with Lincoln Falls
The sight of promising galloper Lincoln Falls storming past his rivals to win at Awapuni on Saturday provided trainer Lisa Latta with a special moment...
Hard tracks the key for returning Invador
Leading owner Neville McAlister is hoping a return to the dry tracks of home will let punters see Platinum Invador back to his best in...
Bambry in search of stakes breakthrough
Venerable galloper Deerfield is in search of a first stakes victory when he contests Thursday’s Listed Courtesy Ford Levin Stakes (1200m) on what promises to...
Lazet making most of Kiwi opportunities
Apprentice jockey Faye Lazet was delighted to boot home her first winner at Awapuni on Friday when linking with the Lisa Latta-trained Akela Belle, and...
Sir Beets breaks maiden
Three-year-old colt Sir Beets cleared maiden ranks on Wednesday, winning the Aquashield Roofing Maiden (1100m) at Otaki. Ridden by Johnathan Parkes, Sir Beets came from...
A late racing starter but a major investor
Kevin Pratt’s death on Wednesday morning has left behind a racing legacy which mushroomed within just nine years to include a major investment. Pratt (67),...
Kozzi, Kozzi, Kozzi – Oi, Oi, Oi
Kozzi Asano may not have been a household name in racing circles at the beginning of the season, but the talented apprentice jockey made sure...
Latta welcomes Awapuni synthetic track
Leading Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta is enthusiastic about the prospect of an all-weather track at the busy Palmerston North racecourse. Installation of a synthetic surface...
Asano on the hunt
Leading apprentice jockey Kozzi Asano has experienced a break-out season and he can’t wait for it to resume in July. The Canterbury hoop is just...
Hannam happy to be back in saddle
It’s fair to say Palmerston North rider Robbie Hannam is a glass half full guy. The effervescent jockey has been back at work over the...
Is this the year for Latta?
Lisa Latta is hoping this is her year in the Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m). The Palmerston North trainer has finished runner-up...
Pratt’s star stayer shines in Tasmania
Seven months on from an accident that could have claimed his life, prominent owner and sponsor Kevin Pratt is back doing what he loves –...
Taranaki Cup assignment for Platinum Invador
Platinum Invador will take a step closer to his Group 1 Barfoot and Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) aspirations when he lines-up in the Group 3...