Tag: 'Mark Oulaghan'

Berry The Cash

Berry The Cash makes a mess of rivals at Te Rapa

Berry The Cash added another dominant hurdle victory to his ever-growing list of achievements at Te Rapa on Saturday afternoon.
Berry The Cash

Oulaghan chasing hurdle success with Berry The Cash

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan is hoping he can get his hand in the till once more this weekend with his top jumper Berry The Cash

West Coast tops Oulaghan masterclass

West Coast added another crown to his impeccable record for Mark Oulaghan with a tough victory in the Manawatu Steeplechas at Woodville on Sunday.
Berry The Cash

Berry The Cash a class above in Awapuni Hurdle

Berry The Cash firmly asserted himself among the top hurdlers in the country at Woodville on Sunday with a dominant display in the Awapuni Hurdle.

Oulaghan topliners primed for Manawatu features

Mark Oulaghan will head over the hill to Woodville on Sunday with Berry The Cash and West Coast set to make their return over the...

Semper Magico continues sparkling run of form

Rejuvenated galloper Semper Magico continued a sparkling run of form when he strode clear for a decisive victory on Saturday at Wanganui.

Stakes tilt in the offing for Semper Magico

Christmas at the Races will head to Wanganui on Saturday and Mark Oulaghan is hoping some of the festive spirit comes his way when Semper...

Oulaghan hoping change of tactics continues Magic campaign

Mark Oulaghan is hoping a change of tactics will see Semper Magico return to the winner’s circle at Trentham on Saturday.

Semper Magico relishes heavy conditions at Hastings

A downpour of rain at Hastings on Saturday was welcomed by consistent stayer Semper Magico, who skipped through the conditions to continue his red-hot form.

West Coast claims Great Northern Steeplechase

West Coast cemented himself at the top of the steeplechasing ranks at Te Rapa on Sunday, the top-class jumper claiming the elusive National/Northern double.

Oulaghan claims Waverley Cup with Semper Magico

Mark Oulaghan enjoyed a memorable day on Sunday, with triumphs on the racetrack and recognition at the 2022-23 New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year...

West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title

Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash.

West Coast adds further success to imposing record

A perfectly judged ride by Shaun Fannin helped pave the way for West Coast to add another feature steeplechasing event to his blossoming career record.

West Coast primed for The Cossack clash

One of the most anticipated match-ups in New Zealand racing will occur at Trentham on Saturday when The Cossack and West Coast clash.

West Coast proves a class above in Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase

Race favourite West Coast displayed all of his undoubted class over the fences when he made the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m) a one-horse affair.

Matthews revels in Te Rapa triumph

Jumps jockey Portia Matthews enjoyed a home cooked meal and a few celebratory drinks with family on Saturday night after taking out the first race...
Shaun Fannin

Fannin making haste in jumps jockeys’ race

Three-time champion jumps jockey Shaun Fannin has made a sizzling start to the new jumps season. He will aim to head for the summer break...

Walk in the Park for West Coast

Classy jumper West Coast looked like he was out for a Sunday stroll in the park as he ambled his way to victory in Saturday’s...

West Coast primed for Riccarton country

Athleticism may be West Coast’s edge heading into Saturday’s Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton, according to his Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan. West Coast claimed...

West Coast takes first day jumping honours at Riccarton

Promising steeplechaser West Coast looks to have attained the favourite’s tag for next Saturday’s Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 147th Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) with...

Southern raid for Oulaghan trio

The cancellation of meetings in the Central Districts of late has hampered the preparations of Mark Oulaghan’s jumpers, but he is still hopeful of bold...
Shaun Fannin

Fannin looking forward to local meeting

Shaun Fannin is currently caught in a tussle with northern hoop Shaun Phelan for the lead in the jumps jockey premiership and he is hoping...
Semper Magico

Awapuni targets for Winter Cup hopefuls

The paths of Mark Oulaghan’s two Group 3 Winning Edge Presentations 124th Winter Cup (1600m) hopefuls will become a lot clearer after racing at Awapuni...
Shadows Cast

Shadows Cast back to his best with feature victory

Venerable eight-year-old Shadows Cast turned back the clock as he gave his rivals weight and a beating when taking out the Listed Bramco Granite &...
Master Fin

Upset in Jericho Cup qualifier

Unfancied Awapuni galloper Master Fin caused a massive boilover in one of the special features at New Plymouth on Saturday when he outstayed his rivals...