Tag: 'Lowland Stakes'

Khanshe

Oaks-bound Khanshe to line up in Lowland Stakes

In-form filly Khanshe is giving every indication she will continue to excel as she steps up in distance toward her grand final at Trentham.
Vera Rose

Pike fillies show class in Te Rapa features

Tony Pike’s classy pair of Harlow Rocks and Vera Rose put their hands up for loftier targets after playing the bridesmaid role at Te Rapa...

Oaks hope stars on top day for Pike

Val Di Zoldo headlined a stellar day for Tony Pike at Awapuni where she added serious momentum to her preparation for the country’s premier staying...

Val Di Zoldo poised to confirm Oaks claims

Promising filly Val Di Zoldo will kick-start a big period of feature race participation for Cambridge trainer Tony Pike when she tackles Wednesday’s Group 2...

Pennyweka primed for Lowland Stakes

Pennyweka will cross the Tararua Ranges on Wednesday in the hope of snaring Group glory at Awapuni. The Wairarapa filly has shown plenty of promise...
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...
Self Obsession

Self Obsession cements Oaks favouritism

The Jamie Richards-trained Self Obsession cemented her place at the top of the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) market with...
Love Letter

A Love Letter to Hastings

Hastings trainers Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen are hoping to snare top honours in the Group 2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2100m) at their home...
Defibrillate

Richardson delighted with Defibrillate

Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t expecting too much when he sat down to watch his pride and joy Defibrillate kick off his autumn campaign at...
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...
Miss Ella

Oaks credentials on the line for Marsh trio

Friday is something of a D-day for three of Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) contenders. Marsh...
Self Obsession

Self Obsession proves too tough in Fillies Classic

Giant filly Self Obsession showed she has a heart to match her imposing frame when she triumphed in a torrid finish to the Group 2...
Llanacord

Hastings return for Llanacord

Llanacord will return to the venue of her biggest moment in racing when she lines-up in the Brew’s & Que’s Tickets On Sale Now (1400m)...
Zartan

Nickalls chipper ahead of Wellington Steeplechase

Rangiotu trainer Stephen Nickalls is looking forward to Trentham on Saturday where he will have a two-pronged attack in the Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase (5500m)....
Llanacord

Nickalls hoping whirlwind season continues at Trentham

Stephen Nickalls has to pinch himself every time he looks back on this season. The Manawatu horseman was happy training a handful of jumpers on...
Llanacord

Wide draw only negative to Nickalls South Australian experience

Llanacord has settled in well following her arrival in South Australia ahead of her Group One test on Saturday. The Stephen Nickalls-trained three-year-old won the...
Contributer

Contributer headlines Mapperley Stud roster

Group One-producing stallion Contributer will headline Mapperley Stud’s stallion roster for the upcoming breeding season where he will stand at their Matamata property for a...
Llanacord

SA test for exciting filly

Exciting filly Llanacord is giving trainer and part-owner Stephen Nickalls the ride of his life and he is hoping that will continue in Australia in...
Llanacord

Nickalls weighing up options with Group One performer

Trainer Stephen Nickalls is still coming down off the high of Llanacord’s effort to run third in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). “It...
Contributer

Hard work rewarded with Contributer’s big week

Within the space of just four days, a huge black-type double for three-year-old progeny of Contributer has rewarded years of hard work for Simms Davison...
Llanacord

Llanacord wins nail-biting Lowland Stakes

The Stephen Nickalls-trained Llanacord landed the Group 2 Little Avondale Stud Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings on Wednesday to provide the Rangiotu trainer, who part-owns...
Fleetwood Maca

Fleetwood Maca on song ahead of Lowland

Punters should disregard Fleetwood Maca’s last two runs when assessing her chances in the Group 2 Little Avondale Stud Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings on...
Milford

Marsh out to plunder Hastings gold

Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is heading to Hastings on Wednesday to try and record more Group honours with Zee Falls, but he could be back...
Graham Richardson

Richardson still buzzing over home track success

After a night of celebrations at his favourite local restaurant, Matamata trainer Graham Richardson made an understandably slow start to his Sunday morning schedule. Richardson...
Llanacord

Llanacord seeking ultimate Oaks tribute

Stephen Nickalls hopes to get exciting three-year-old filly Llanacord to the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) next month as a...