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Bringing up milestones is nothing new to Jim Collett, but scoring his 100th training win at Matamata on Sunday proved more sentimental than most.

Sam Collett will brave New Zealand’s winter for a fortnight to catch up with family and friends and will be available for rides this weekend.

It has been a season to remember for young trainer Kurtis Pertab, but he hasn’t finished winning just yet after Rhapsody Chic's win at Matamata.

A pair of recent winning doubles have served to boost the profile of a newcomer to New Zealand racing, apprentice Triston Moodley.

Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks for her flat horses.

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....

Another daring ride by Jonathan Riddell provided the impetus for rejuvenated galloper Colorado Star to claim his second consecutive stakes victory when he cruised home...

13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at Horsebetting.com.au for February 25.

Matamata will host a nine-race program this Saturday afternoon. HorseBetting's Lance King has provided his best bets for the meeting.

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...

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...

On a day where the Te Akau Racing tangerine and blue colours played a prominent role in most results it was promising filly Romancing The...

Debutant Codigo provided dual success for his connections when he produced a brave effort to win a two-year-old contest at Matamata on Tuesday. Raced by...

Leading filly Prowess will kick start her summer preparation when she steps out in a hot trial at Matamata on Friday. She will add momentum...

A familiar Australian face has re-joined the New Zealand riding ranks with the arrival this week of multiple Group One-winning jockey Jake Bayliss. He will...

Local runner Pier dominated his three-year-old rivals in the closing stages of the Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m), dashing away to win the Group Two feature...

After four years on the training sidelines, Peter Moody has landed a second winner with Matamata winning at Moe, his third runner back.

Matamata trainer Jamie Richards said he has no reason not to give even-money favourite Yourdeel his chance to complete his set of domestic Group One...

The Matamata training combination of Graham Richardson and Gavin Parker will take a select team of four horses to Te Rapa on Saturday, with all...

Jockey Shaun McKay has elected to ride Cavallo Veloce over stablemate Langkawi in the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. “It’s been...

The versatile Soroc will close out an already successful campaign when he runs at Matamata on Wednesday. The lightly-raced five-year-old has two wins and two...

Emotions ran high in the Matamata birdcage after Byzantine won Wednesday’s two-year-old event in the hands of Opie Bosson. Jockeys wore black armbands in respect...

Talented Matamata galloper Hello M’Lady is poised to hand trainer Vicki Prendergast the biggest win of her career in Saturday’s Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes...

Mighty Connor has made good progress ahead of his debut on his home track at Matamata. The well-related Sebring youngster won his latest trial last...

Life in New Zealand is agreeing with the well-travelled stayer Araldo Junior. He hasn’t missed a beat since arriving at the Matamata stable of trainers...