Tag: 'Mark Oulaghan'

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 &...

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...

Apprentice jockey Maria Sanson kicked off her career in fine style at Awapuni on Saturday when she picked up her first career victory on her...

Respected central districts trainer Mark Oulaghan will have a small team of jumpers set to compete this winter, including improving steeplechaser Des De Jeu. The...

Group 1 winning miler Shadows Cast may be kept to sprint distances in the coming months, starting with the Group 2 Kamada Park Manawatu Challenge...

People can be forgiven for confusing Shadows Cast for a pack horse of late given the amount of weight he has been carrying. The Group...

Attempting to repeat a spring double from two years ago, top-class galloper Shadows Cast ticked the first box with a supreme weight-carrying performance in Saturday’s...