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...
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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...
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.
“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...
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....
Group One success for undefeated Tokyo Tycoon
Leading rider Opie Bosson brought up a special milestone at Pukekohe on Saturday when outstanding juvenile Tokyo Tycoon provided him with his tenth win in...
Bosson ready to cash in with Tycoon
Champion jockey Opie Bosson has been lamenting a costly decision for the past six weeks but he’s looking forward to setting the record straight at...
Imperatriz denied perfect Australian start
Backers of New Zealand sprinter Imperatriz were almost counting their winnings with 100m to go in the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick on...
Romancing The Moon shines at Wingatui
A confidence-boosting first stakes victory in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Wingatui has laid the platform for proven black-type performer Romancing The Moon...
2023 Canterbury Stakes preview & best bets | Saturday, March 4
The Group 1 Canterbury Stakes is the featured event out at Randwick on Saturday, and HorseBetting's Nathan Keven presents his preview for the event.
Derby trip a plus for Dynastic
Mark Walker is under no illusion about the enormity of the task ahead of Dynastic in this weekend’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at...
Walker tops 2YO podium at Matamata
Local mentor Mark Walker was on top of the podium at Matamata on Saturday when he claimed the two juvenile feature races on the day....
Walker two-year-olds take centre stage
Mark Walker would love nothing more than to see the jockey statue in the Matamata racecourse birdcage painted in the colours of a Te Akau...
Newmarket tilt for Imperatriz
After a dazzling performance in winning Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa, connections of star four-year-old Imperatriz have decided to raise...