Pep still in evergreen gelding’s step
Evergreen galloper Pep Torque will return to the races after more than a year off the scene at New Plymouth on Saturday.
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Hinekaha stamps Oaks credentials
Hinekaha justified some heavy support from punters as she showed her enormous promise in the Listed Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth.
Herbert shines in Group 3 Taranaki Cuo
Local runner Herbert claimed the biggest win of his career to date when he raced clear in the final stages of the feature event at...
Mustang Valley following familiar Group 1 path
Saturday’s Taranaki meeting was the final step towards Mustang Valley’s second Group One title last season, and the mare will return on an identical path.
Sharrock pair set to stake Group 1 claims
Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock’s upcoming top-flight prospects can take turns for the better across two venues this weekend.
Allan Sharrock brings up 1000th New Zealand winner
Justaskme provided his mentor, Allan Sharrock, with his 1000th New Zealand win in the training ranks at New Plymouth on Saturday.
Weight a concern for Dravitzki’s Tobias at New Plymouth
Tony Dravitzki has only one nagging worry with Tobias ahead of Saturday afternoon's feature contest at New Plymouth Raceway.
Tanner out to continue purple patch of form at New Plymouth
What you see is what you get with Tanner and trainer Kylie Hoskin sees no reason to expect anything else from her charge at Saturday’s...
Justaskme chasing history in Opunake Cup
Justaskme will attempt to become the first three-time winner of the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) when he contests the $100,000 feature for the fourth time.
Isdale looking to go to new levels
Cambridge trainer Clint Isdale is hoping to break new ground with one of his runners at Rotorua or New Plymouth on Saturday.
Jon Miller chasing New Plymouth success with Dashwood
Jon Miller will be represented by two decent prospects at New Plymouth on Saturday and he will also be keeping a close eye on Flemington.
Robbie Patterson with strong local hand
New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson is looking forward to heading to his home meeting on Friday where he will line-up a dozen runners.
Titled caps comeback in City of New Plymouth Cup
The tireless efforts of co-trainer and part-owner Hollie Wynyard were rewarded on Friday when comeback galloper Titled took out the City of New Plymouth Cup.
Ormsby hoping Lord Weyburn can stamp Derby ticket
The Chad Ormsby-trained Lord Weyburn as his Group 1 New Zealand Derby prospect hinge on his performance at New Plymouth on Saturday.
Steven Cole hoping Chicago Jack can make perfect start
Byerley Park trainer Steven Cole is hoping Chicago Jack can make the perfect start to his racing career when he contests the Group 3 Taranaki...
Autridge set to have strong Oaks hand
Stephen Autridge is in the enviable position of having a pair of well-performed three-year-olds and they could give him a strong hand in the NZ...
Hi Yo Sass Bomb chasing City of New Plymouth Cup success
Hi Yo Sass Bomb has seen a fair bit of the country over the last few months but sticks closer to home this week when...
Damask Rose makes Karaka Millions 2YO statement
A tilt at next month’s Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie could be on the cards for promising filly Damask Rose following her debut win...
MacGregor chasing Cup success with Times Ticking
Alby MacGregor has enjoyed spending time in Canterbury with his family over the Christmas period and he is hoping for a leaving gift at Phar...
Beaudz Well to make debut for Debbie Harris
Group performer Beaudz Well will make his first appearance for new trainer Debbie Harris when he heads to New Plymouth on Friday.
Training trio on the hunt for Timaru first
Celebrated North Canterbury husband and wife duo John and Karen Parsons have been joined in partnership by former South Canterbury trainer Vicky Ramhit.
Mustang Valley proves a class above
Mustang Valley, the classy mare, showcased her superiority over her competitors at New Plymouth on Saturday, relishing the Heavy 10 track conditions.
Mustang Valley set for New Plymouth return
Trainer Andrew Forsman, known for his strategic approach, has wisely chosen a steady path for the high-class daughter of Mustang Valley.
Justaskme approaching retirement
The clock is winding down on the career of outstanding winter performer Justaskme while his well-performed barnmate Ladies Man is also nearing D-Day.
Polly Grey returns home to New Zealand
Group One performer Polly Grey has returned to New Zealand to finish her racing career where she started it, in part-owner Kylie Fawcett’s care.