Outovstock causes Manawatu Classic upset
The Chad Ormsby-trained Outovstock has produced a strong finishing burst to overpower his rivals in the Group 3 Manawatu Classic at Trentham.
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Arby back to chase second Manawatu crown
A year after his triumph in the Manawatu Classic, classy four-year-old Arby will chase another feature on Manawatu’s feature day, the Group 2 Awapuni Gold...
Arby continues stable run in Manawatu Classic
Arby continued a purple patch of form for the training combination of Darryn & Briar Weatherley when he stormed to victory in the Group 3...
Lightning poised to strike in Classic
South Auckland trainers Peter and Dawn Williams have all but ruled out a hit-and-run Sydney finale to end Desert Lightning's three-year-old season.
Benner excited by spring prospects for Titled
While he failed to win a race in his three-year-old campaign, trainer Johno Benner is excited about the future prospects for promising stayer Titled. The...
In-form 5YO ready for Anzac Mile challenge
Amusez Moi made an immediate impact from his new quarters and will bid to remain unbeaten for Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard when he fronts...
Beach working wonders for Murdoch duo
Astute trainer Moira Murdoch heads to Rotorua this weekend with two horses raced by prominent owners that she’s been able to turn around through her...
Maven Belle in dramatic Group One triumph
Drama surrounded the finish to Saturday’s Group One feature at Awapuni when the final result was settled by the judicial committee after a protest was...
Walker back in town with stakes success
Mark Walker kicked off his return to the New Zealand training ranks in the best possible way when Amalfi Prince upset the applecart when he...
Victorem seeking stakes spoils
Johno Benner is happy to see some easing in the track at Hastings for his underrated mare Victorem for the Listed Property Brokers Wairarapa Thoroughbred...
More ground sought for The Mitigator
Fresh from two victories at Trentham, Matamata trainer Peter McKay is hoping for another lucrative raid on a Central Districts track on Saturday. McKay is...
Late burst carries Joy Alone to Classic victory
A thrilling four-way finish to Saturday’s Group 3 Higgins Concrete Manawatu Classic (2000m) at Awapuni was settled in favour of Cambridge filly Joy Alone, courtesy...
Southern raider hits Manawatu Classic
Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston is hopeful his improving three-year-old Milford Sound will be up to the task of taking on the North Island classic generation...
New Zealand Oaks likely for Tokorangi
The Ballymore Stables of Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard are likely to be represented by two runners in Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai...
Milford Sound set to cruise to maiden win
Andrew Carston is hoping suggestions that he might have one of the best-credentialled maiden gallopers in the South Island are short-lived. Riccarton trainer Carston will...
Underdog tag no concern for Cole
Fresh from giving one Ellerslie Group One race a big shake, Steven Cole is hoping to do so again next weekend. Cole’s three-year-old Iffie Shows...
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...
Group assignments for Bambry pair
Manawatu trainer Chrissy Bambry has a small but select team and maintained the stable’s rich vein of form when sending out talented three-year-old Lord Bouzeron...