Stakes test awaits promising juvenile
The TAB Racing Club could be in for an exciting couple of months with In Haste, who is set to tackle stakes assignments following her...
Tag: 'Matamata'
Wild Night back to winning form at Matamata
Former high-flying three-year-old Wild Night gave the impression that he is back to his best form at Matamata on Wednesday.
Wolfgang continues perfect start to spring
Local galloper Wolfgang continued the perfect start to his spring preparation at Matamata on Wednesday for Peter & Shaun McKay.
One Bold Cat pounces on Group 1
Robbie Patterson and Ryan Elliot have combined with One Bold Cat to take out the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate at Matamata on Wednesday afternoon.
Savaglee takes out drama-filled Hawke’s Bay Guineas
Pam Gerard and Sam Spratt have combined with Savaglee to take out the Group 2 Hawke's Bay Guineas at Matamata on Wednesday afternoon.
To Catch A Thief finally on the board
Group 1 performer To Catch A Thief is a maiden no longer after taking out the Betta Inspect It Premier at Matamata on Wednesday.
Quality Time continues on Livamol Classic path
Classy middle-distance galloper Quality Time will take the final step towards his Group One goal at Matamata on Wednesday.
Faraglioni looking to shed bridesmaid tag in Group 1
Ultra-consistent mare Faraglioni is out to shed her bridesmaid’s tag in Wednesday’s Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Matamata.
One Bold Cat & Puntura set to appreciate softer Matamata surface
A softer Matamata track poses a positive for Robbie Patterson's talented pairing of One Bold Cat and Puntura in the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate...
Extra distance no issue for Full Force
Hollie Wynyard is hoping a step-up in distance will be a further aid to Full Force's Wednesday’s Group 2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) at Matamata.
Lux Libertas brings up winning hattrick
Lux Libertas overcame plenty of adversity early in her life, but she left unfortunate beginnings behind her when completing a winning hattrick at Matamata.
Bosson guides Te Akau treble at Matamata
The impressive recent strike-rate of Opie Bosson continued at Matamata on Wednesday, with the top hoop steering home three winners for Te Akau.
Breeze-up mates score in the same week
Andy Win completed a memorable Prima Park graduate double this week at Matamata, and farm principal Kelly Van Dyk couldn’t be any happier with the...
Te Akau three-year-olds in fine fettle for home track assignments
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson will again be well-represented at their home meeting on Wednesday with a trio of promising three-year-olds among their top hopes.
Autridge sets sights on further Wanganui success
Stephen Autridge’s last visit to Wanganui was highly successful and he’s looking to go even better on his return to the River City on Saturday.
Cole excited by rising three-year-olds
Matamata trainer Cody Cole clocked up quite a few kilometres down State Highway One on Tuesday when he took a few of his team down...
Memorable 2024 for Ormsby
Multi-talented horseman Chad Ormsby has had a year to remember with four black-type victories to his credit, including the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks.
Home double for Ballymore Stables
Ballymore Stables had a pleasing day at their home track of Matamata, recording a winning double, with Joe Nishizuka riding his first winner for the...
Well-related colt weaves magic at Matamata
Exciting two-year-old Magice replicated the early feats of his Group 1-winning relative with an impressive maiden victory at Matamata on Wednesday.
Kennedy brings up 100 wins for the season
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.
Paddock pick coming up trumps
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 primed for South Waikato Cup
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.
Jon Snow records first win as a sire
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 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).
Black type reward for Saint Alice in Kaimai Stakes
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...