Return To Conquer remains undefeated with Matamata Slipper win
Exciting two-year-old colt Return To Conquer remained unbeaten when he headed home a Te Akau Racing trifecta in the Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m).
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Savaglee springs Slipper surprise
Savaglee slipped under the radar in this season’s two-year-old crop, but that all changed with an upset victory in Saturday’s Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m).
Te Akau aiming to capture local juvenile spoils
This Saturday’s juvenile features at Matamata are set to paint a clearer picture for upcoming Group 1 targets, and Sam Bergerson is hoping for a...
Pike youngsters chasing Matamata Group 2 success
Two younger members of Tony Pike’s team will spearhead the stable’s representation at Matamata with higher honours beckoning the duo.
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....
Matamata racing preview & quaddie tips | February 25, 2023
Matamata will host a nine-race program this Saturday afternoon. HorseBetting's Lance King has provided his best bets for the meeting.
Zackey hoping to bid farewell in style
Craig Zackey has regrettably called time on his brief and highly successful riding stint in New Zealand that included a memorable victory in the Karaka...
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...
Richardson has eye on Sires’ Produce with To Catch A Thief
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson has an eye on New Zealand’s longest juvenile Group One race as he prepares To Catch A Thief to resume racing...
Alabama Gold too speedy in Matamata feature
Local runner Alabama Gold broke his maiden status in emphatic fashion when he led from go to whoa to take out the Group 3 Fairview...
Spotlight on Rockstar in Group One mile
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is looking forward to dodging top sprinting mares Levante and Entriviere as she attacks the Group 1 El Cheapo Cars WFA...
Stable banking on lightning striking twice
Desert Lightning made a belated start to his racing career earlier this month and the wait proved worthwhile at Ruakaka where the colt was an...
Different path for Field Of Gold
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike has changed tack with Group Two winner Field Of Gold following his fifth place finish in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas...
Surprise 2yo winner Gallagher now on Matamata Slipper path
Gallagher delivered a pleasant first-up surprise at Pukekohe for part-owner and trainer Jacob McKay. The juvenile finished runner-up behind the highly-regarded Valalie on debut after...