Skew Wiff hunting Golden Eagle riches
Last-start Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) victor, Skew Wiff, has taken her last race in New Zealand for the foreseeable future.
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Prowess to be aimed towards Champions Stakes at Flemington
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 brings up 1000th winner
Sam Spratt was both delighted and relieved to post a winning double at Matamata on Sunday to reach a notable personal milestone.
Jim Collett brings up 100th winner as trainer
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 returning home on working holiday
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.
Kurtis Pertab continues strong form
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.
Double strikes add momentum to Moodley’s career
A pair of recent winning doubles have served to boost the profile of a newcomer to New Zealand racing, apprentice Triston Moodley.
Exciting hurdler English Gambler set to resume
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks for her flat horses.
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....
Colorado Star too tough in Kaimai Stakes
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...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 25, 2023
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 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...
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...
Romancing The Moon ready for next stakes assignment
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...
Codigo provides Ardrossan with first winner
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...
Million hope Prowess back on track
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...
Bayliss hungry for more NZ success
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...
Pier dominant in Hawke’s Bay Guineas
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...
Matamata gives Peter Moody a second winner
After four years on the training sidelines, Peter Moody has landed a second winner with Matamata winning at Moe, his third runner back.
Richards ready to unleash Yourdeel at Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes
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...
Matamata trainers hold strong Te Rapa hand
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...
McKay favours Cavallo Veloce
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...
Chance for Soroc to go out in style
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...
Byzantine posts poignant win at Matamata
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...