Tag: 'Matamata'

Premiership-leading jockey Warren Kennedy was the first to crack the 100-win mark for the season at Matamata on Friday when guiding Lightning Dream to victory.

Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent after her sixth-place finish in the Breeders' Stakes.

Snazzytavi has seemingly flown through the grades this season, and the mare will prepare for another black-type target in Wednesday’s South Waikato Cup.

Group 1 winner Jon Snow got off the mark as a sire on Thursday when his son King Of The North took out the Farewell...

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).

Underrated mare Saint Alice added valuable winning black type to her blossoming career record when she took out the Listed Kaimai Stakes in a blanket...

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...

Robbie Patterson is enjoying another stellar season and is firmly on target to eclipse the heroics of his stable in the 2022/23 term.

Two younger members of Tony Pike’s team will spearhead the stable’s representation at Matamata with higher honours beckoning the duo.

Manifique is already assured of a broodmare career, however, Peter Didham is keen to gain some black-type with her before she heads to the breeding...

The Kelso's were relatively confident heading into Alabama Lass' raceday debut at Matamata on Wednesday, but she far exceeded those expectations.

Matamata trainer Wayne Hillis is looking forward to heading to his home track on Wednesday where he will be represented by a pair of runners.

Wiremu Pinn will be a welcome addition to the New Zealand jockey ranks, with the talented hoop returning to his homeland after a stint riding...

Regally-bred filly My Annie Belle is set to make her much anticipated debut at Matamata on Friday for trainers Bev & Ken Kelso.

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott currently sit fourth on the NZ trainers’ premiership, and the pair can continue their form with a big team of...

Glenn Old’s phone has been ringing red hot of late after Adam I Am’s impressive maiden victory at Matamata last month, but he will remain...

Group Three performer Moeraki made a pleasing return to his homeland on Tuesday when winning his 800m trial at Matamata.

Petrucci kicked off her campaign in stellar fashion at Matamata, her hometown track on Saturday afternoon with a smart win under Vinnie Colgan.

In a commanding performance in Saturday's Listed Matamata Cup (1600m), Legarto overcame last week's weather challenges and is now eyeing Sydney.

Classy mare Aquacade was dominant in staying company last season and commences an exciting spring campaign in a competitive Listed Matamata Cup (1600m).

Ken & Bev are drawing inspiration from Waverley Star as they ready their Group One-winning mare, Legarto, for the upcoming Listed Matamata Cup on Saturday.

Punters might get their last glimpse of La Crique racing during the fickle season in her homeland when she contests the Listed Matamata Cup (1600m)...

Last-start Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) victor, Skew Wiff, has taken her last race in New Zealand for the foreseeable future.

Group One winner Prowess, who had faced a couple of setbacks recently, finally made her season debut in an exhibition gallop at Matamata on Wednesday.

Sam Spratt was both delighted and relieved to post a winning double at Matamata on Sunday to reach a notable personal milestone.