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Lincoln Falls

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...
Platinum Invador

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...
Deerfield

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...
Faye Lazet

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

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...
Kevin Pratt

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 Asano

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...
Platinum Invador

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...
Kozzi Asano

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...
Robbie Hannam

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...
Platinum Invador

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...
Five To Midnight

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 –...
Platinum Invador

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...
Platinum Invador

Platinum result for Auckland breeders

2020 is already a year to remember for Chris Stewart and Robyn Milliken. The Karaka-based couple bred Platinum Invador who recorded their biggest moment in...
Platinum Invador

Starting blunder blights Ellerslie staying feature

Platinum Invador’s victory in the Group 3 SKYCITY City of Auckland Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie on Wednesday was a bittersweet result for trainer Lisa Latta....
Sentimental Miss

Oaks winner back in business at Wanganui

Last season’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Sentimental Miss returned to her best with a quality staying performance to take out the Listed...
Kozzi Asano

Asano chases first stakes win

Kozzi Asano is aiming to add another first to his breakout season this weekend. The Canterbury-based Japanese apprentice had only ridden eight winners in his...
Free To Shine

Ready To Run graduate poised for bold debut

Fresh from a two-day visit to Karaka for the Ready To Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds, Palmerston North trainer Lisa Latta will look to a graduate...
Michael Dee

Group rides bring mates together at Riccarton

Melbourne-based jockey Michael Dee is happy to be able to help out a long-time friend when he makes a fleeting trip back to New Zealand...
Secret Allure

Dual stakes chances for Latta

Secret Allure will attempt to add a fifth stakes victory to her tally when she lines up in the Group 3 Gee & Hickton Funeral...
Platinum Dubai

Platinum Dubai wins eventful 2YO race

The Lisa Latta-trained filly Platinum Dubai showed professionalism to take out the Otaki Mail (800m) for two-year-olds on Thursday, leading throughout to land the prize...
Sentimental Miss

Australian Group 1 target for Sentimental Miss

Last season’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Sentimental Miss passed the first test of an abbreviated spring campaign when she flashed home to...
Rock Island Line

Latta brings up $20 million in stakes

Rock Island Line’s win in the Revital Fertilisers 1400 at New Plymouth on Saturday will live long in the memory of Lisa Latta. The Rock...
Platinum Rapper

Stakes milestone looms for Latta

Lisa Latta is poised to become a $20 million woman this weekend. The Palmerston North trainer has 12 horses entered for Awapuni on Saturday and...

Sydney invasion imminent for Latta runner

The Lisa Latta-trained Platinum Invador ran on well to finish third in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday and his...