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Popthebubbles edges Walker toward 200 season winners

Popthebubbles edged her trainer Mark Walker closer to the magical 200 wins for the season mark when saluting at Tauranga on Saturday.

Millefiori helps Walker towards magical 200-win milestone

A brave performance by Millefiori to take out the final race on the card at Ruakaka on Saturday, the Winter Sprinters’ Championship Final (1400m).
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Walker closes in on 200-win season

Mark Walker is refusing to get complacent as he closes in on an historic first 200-win season as he holds a strong hand heading into...

Te Akau looking to break new ground at Hastings

Te Akau has long been a dominant force in New Zealand racing with a vast list of achievements and at Hastings on Saturday they will...
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Te Akau Racing set for Cranbourne move

As one door closes, another opens – that is the case for New Zealand’s leading stable, Te Akau Racing who are set to open their...

Promising apprentice claims winning double at Pukekohe

Jessica Allen showed she will be in hot demand over the winter months as she took out the first two races at Pukekohe on Saturday...

Bergerson joins Walker in partnership

Te Akau Racing has announced that Sam Bergerson will join Mark Walker in a training partnership in New Zealand, commencing August 1.

Walker pair swoop on Rotorua feature

Mark Walker is hoping jumps-bound Leaderboard and The Mighty Spar can soar to flat riches in Saturday's Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m).

Youngsters ready for stakes challenges

Te Akau Head Trainer Mark Walker will have leading two-year-old black-type prospects at both venues in New Zealand on Saturday.

Allen makes winning start to riding career

Apprentice jockey Jessica Allen made the perfect start to her riding career at Te Rapa on Saturday when notching up her first win aboard Aotea...

Fierce Flight takes Hawke’s Bay Cup in desperate finish

Fierce Flight got in the deciding stride to take out the feature event on the day at Hastings on Saturday, the Listed Hawke's Bay Cup.

Potent combination lands another winning blow with Aromatic

Ideal placement by Mark Walker and a perfect ride from Opie Bosson at Awapuni on Friday paved the way for Aromatic to comfortably add further...
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Walker sets new benchmark

Te Akau trainer Mark Walker set a national record for wins in a season when Fellini won at Pukekohe on Saturday afternoon.

Brando all heart in Awapuni Gold Cup victory

Rejuvenated galloper Brando demonstrated all his fighting qualities when he outlasted his rivals in a desperate finish to the Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m).

Human error responsible for Tokyo Tycoon positive

Te Akau Racing have confirmed that human error was responsible for the post-race positive result to meloxicam returned by top two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon.

Trobriand thriving ahead of Sires’ Produce

Fresh from riding Imperatriz to Group One success in Australia last weekend, Opie Bosson will be out to add another elite-level victory on Saturday.

Tokyo Tycoon returns post-race positive

Unbeaten Mark Walker-trained juvenile Tokyo Tycoon has returned a post-race positive result to meloxicam following his victory in the Group 1 Sistema Stakes.

Brando in the spotlight at Tauranga

Good-looking gelding Brando notched his eighth career victory when proving a class above his rivals in the Group 2 Japan Trophy (1600m) at Tauranga on...

Champagne Stakes option for Cu Chulainn

Two-year-old gelding Cu Chulainn backed-up his debut four-length victory at Wingatui earlier in the month with another good win at Riccarton on Saturday.

Imperatriz dazzles in Group 1 William Reid Stakes win

Opie Bosson and Mark Walker have combined with Imperatriz to take out the feature Group 1 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley on Friday night.
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“Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz

Mark Walker’s disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday. The...

William Reid Stakes preview & betting strategy | March 24, 2023

The 2023 William Reid Stakes headlines the action out of Moonee Valley on Friday, and HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his preview for the 1200m Group...
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Walker edging closer to record

Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season. Predecessor Jamie Richards currently...

Te Akau dominates Levin Classic again

Te Akau Racing dominated the Levin Classic for the second year in a row at Trentham on Saturday – headed by an off-the-canvas victory by...

Walker pair take aim at Melbourne Group Ones

Five-year-old mare Campionessa has made her mark in domestic weight-for-age company this preparation and her impressive progress will be rewarded with a trip to Australia....