Darren Danis on road back from injury… once again
Darren Danis is developing a knack for making a comeback from career-threatening injuries, but he is hoping his run of serious injuries is now at...
Tag: 'Matamata'
Afterglo basks in tough conditions at Matamata
Progressive mare Afterglo got her preparation back on track in impressive style in the deteriorating conditions at Matamata on Saturday. A winner on debut at...
Blue Sky At Night set to return for Matamata Cup
Blue Sky At Night collected a couple of Cups last season and trainer Shelley Hale is hoping she can add to her haul when she...
$1.65M colt Hostility makes anticipated raceday debut
Matamata debut for $1.65M colt Hostility, trained by Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson. Will he impress on raceday? Preview & latest racing news.
Sires audition for Tajana at Matamata
Tajana has the opportunity to end her juvenile campaign at the highest level after Wednesday’s AKW Farrier Ltd 2YO at Matamata.
Wairere Falls Classic completes coming-of-age treble for Herbert
Herbert’s bank balance has swelled from $130,000 to almost $400,000 within the space of three starts, culminating in the Wairere Falls Classic at Matamata.
Doddle too strong at Matamata
Versatile mare Doddle made up for a luckless run in Listed company at her last start when she produced a strong staying performance to win...
Outovstock on track for another Manawatu feature
Group 3-winning stayer Outovstock will use Saturday’s $350,000 Wairere Falls Classic as a stepping stone towards a tilt at his second Manawatu feature crown.
Legarto impresses on return
After 322 days off the scene, triple Group One winner Legarto made a triumphant return to racing in Saturday’s Listed Lisa Chittick Champagne Stakes (1400m).
La Dorada claims Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes
La Dorada backed up from her stunning victory in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) last month to claim the Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m).
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).
Auckland Cup calling for Sassy Lass
Sassy Lass has been a rising star in the staying ranks and is on her way to a big dance through Saturday’s Listed Kaimai Stakes.
Loch In Ora ready to spark further celebrations
Progressive Pierro mare Loch In Ora is in prime order to continue the run of black type success her connections have been enjoying.
Legarto poised to make long-awaited raceday return
Legarto will make her long-awaited return to racing when she heads to her home track at Matamata on Saturday to contest the Listed Champagne Stakes...
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...
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.