Pitman team out in force at Riccarton
Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman have a host of horses ready to race and the stable will be well represented when racing returns in...
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Synthetic track in Christchurch gets thumbs-up
Racing every week at Riccarton. It’s a distinct possibility and something that excites the South Island’s leading trainer Michael Pitman, who trains in partnership with...
Derby aspirations for former Kiwi
Former New Zealand galloper Chuck A Luck will take his next step towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) when he lines-up in the...
Trentham specialist takes feature sprint
Trentham specialist Enzo’s Lad produced another courageous performance at his favourite track as he delivered a nail-biting victory in the Listed Te Akau Racing Lightning...
Inter-island assignments for Team Pitman
Michael and Matthew Pitman are set for a busy Saturday, with 11 runners at their local Riccarton meeting while Enzo’s Lad tackles a star-studded field...
New challenge for Enzo’s Lad
The connections of Enzo’s Lad have set their sights on a new target for their talented sprinter. The dual Group 1 winner will step up...
Enzo’s Lad just inches short of Trentham three-peat
Trainer Michael Pitman was bursting with pride after his class sprinter Enzo’s Lad went within a short neck of tearing off his third consecutive victory...
Enzo’s Lad vying for Telegraph three-peat
Enzo’s Lad will attempt to become the third horse in history to win three Group 1 Telegraph’s (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday. The son of...
Wingatui perfect springboard to Telegraph
Pass marks for stablemates Enzo’s Lad and Sensei at Wingatui on Thursday could be the start of a series of major attacks by Riccarton trainers...
Three-year-olds sold, but Pitmans still potent
A longshot winner at the popular Cromwell meeting on Sunday has Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman ready to climb further up the New Zealand...
Savvy purchase a good Lad
Savvy purchase a good Lad The combination of trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman and owner Jim Bruford has again come to the fore during New...
Weather watch for emotional Stewards bid
Emotions will run high for the Pitman family if Sensei can complete a notable sprint double at Riccarton on Wednesday, but the likelihood of such...
Sensei sensational in Riccarton dash
Enigmatic sprinter Sensei was on his best behaviour as he dashed away from his rivals to win the Listed Yesberg Insurance Services Pegasus Stakes (1000m)...
Ohio Showgirl an early star for Pitmans’ new Pearl fillies
Michael and Matthew Pitman are expecting another bold performance at Riccarton on Saturday from Ohio Showgirl, whose debut victory on October 5 delivered early success...
Pitman team gearing up for Cup Week assault
With just a little over six weeks until the start of New Zealand Cup & Show Week, the southern training ranks are in count down...
Strong Pitman team Oamaru-bound
Riccarton trainer Michael Pitman will have a six-strong team contest Sunday’s Oamaru race meeting and is expecting track conditions to soften from the Good3 rating...
Pitman back from the trip of a lifetime
Despite fighting the after-effects of a 30-hour travel schedule during his return to New Zealand from the United Kingdom, leading South Island trainer Michael Pitman...
Savvy Coupe salutes in Group 1 New Zealand Oaks
Outstanding filly Savvy Coup has the right credentials to continue New Zealand’s run of success in next month’s A$1 million Australian Oaks (2400m). The daughter...
Group 1 glory on the horizon for Montoya Star
Montoya Star’s latest success will prolong her northern campaign. Trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman have changed tack with the daughter of High Chaparral, who added...
Pitman’s ready to raid North Island riches with stable stars
Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are readying their troops for North Island raids. “For the Otaki meeting that’s been transferred to Hastings we’re bringing...
Riccarton win keeps Pinup Coup on New Zealand Oaks trail
Lightly raced three-year-old filly Pinup Coup showed she was well on track for a tilt at the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) next month...
Parvesh Shaikh finishes apprenticeship with a win on Miroslava
A filly who “lost the plot” in her last start helped provide Parvesh Shaikh with a memorable last day as an apprentice jockey at Riccarton...
Outsider Enzo’s Lad takes out Group 1 Telegraph at Trentham
A southern longshot and his youthful accomplice combined at Trentham for their first Group 1 successes at the expense of a hot field of sprinters....
Winning Kurow treble for father son combo Michael & Matthew Pitman
The father and son training partnership of Michael and Matthew Pitman continued their red-hot run of late with a winning treble at Kurow on Saturday....
Savvy Coup confirms Pitman’s high opinion wining Eulogy Stakes
Savvy southern trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are gunning for two Group 1 Trentham features. The Riccarton based father and son team have eyes for...