Tag: 'New Zealand 1000 Guineas'

Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom breathtaking in 1000 Guineas

Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott and Joe Doyle have combined with Molly Bloom to take out the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas at Riccarton...

Wexford’s Guineas fillies blooming at the right time

Matamata pair Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have two strong reasons for venturing south this weekend in the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas.
Impendabelle

Pike confident Impendabelle can strike in Guineas

Tony Pike doesn’t have any concerns about Impendabelle’s ability to cope with a step up in trip in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas...

Durrant leading tangerine charge at Riccarton

Hunter Durrant is enjoying being back at the helm of Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton barn as the tangerine and blue army descend on New Zealand...

Conditions suit Mali Ston in Coupland’s Mile bid

Mali Ston will have several factors in his favour when he chases a comeback victory at Riccarton in the feature event on Wednesday’s card.

Illicit Dreams looking to get Guineas prep back on track

Ken Rae and Krystal Williams are hoping Illicit Dreams can get her Group 1 NZ 1000 Guineas preparation back on track at Ashburton on Sunday.

Luberon gets green light for 1000 Guineas

The connections of Classic contender Luberon can breathe easy again after the gifted filly produced a flawless trial performance at Cambridge on Thursday.
Impendabelle

Impendabelle claims drama-filled Soliloquy Stakes

Impendabelle is now a Group Two winner at the ages of both two and three, surviving a protest to take out a chaotic running of...

Molly Bloom set to blossom in Soliloquy Stakes

Molly Bloom will look to continue her path towards New Zealand Cup week when she contests a competitive Group 2 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Pukekohe.

Major Guineas hope chasing further lead-up success

Luberon will bid to complete a hat-trick of wins on Saturday and remain undefeated this preparation ahead of her spring grand final at Riccarton next...

Fillies Bang On for Soliloquy

Stephen Autridge believes he has his quartet of fillies bang on for the Group 2 Soliloquy Stakes at Pukekohe on Saturday.

Gamble pays off for Daren Danis

Daren Danis took a gamble when heading to Ashburton’s postponed meeting on Monday, but it paid off big time when taking out the Group 3...

Star Of Justice claims Ashburton Group 3

Star Of Justice took centre stage when winning the three-year-old feature at Ashburton on Monday, the Group 3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m).

Wexford three-year-olds shine at Taupo

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott's three-year-old Geriatrix looks to be another promising type after breaking his maiden impressively at Taupo on Wednesday.

Southern rivalry heating up

Top fillies Illicit Dreams and Viva Vienna will meet again in the Group 3 Barneswood Farm Stakes at Ashburton, before heading to the New Zealand...

Sharrock Group 1 dreaming with Stipulator

Stipulator, trained by Gavin Sharrock, made a compelling case for her entry into the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600) at Riccarton.
Stephen Autridge

Autridge looking to strike Guineas gold

Matamata trainer Stephen Autridge has focused on quality rather than quantity in his stable over the last few years, and it’s showing.

She Turns Heads chasing Guineas berth at Tauranga

A pair of Te Akau Racing fillies will be vying to keep their Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) hopes alive when they step...

Improving weather key for Legarto

Ken and Bev Kelso are gearing up for the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate at Hastings on Saturday with high hopes for their hot favourite,...

Te Rapa best option for smart filly Impendabelle

Tony Pike has decided to skip Saturday's Group 2 Hawke's Bay Guineas with Impendabelle due to weather concerns and instead focus on Te Rapa.
Kelvin Tyler

Guineas hopeful Radiant Reach signals intent at Gore

Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler revealed another potential hope for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Gore on Sunday.

Orchestral ruled out of New Zealand 1000 Guineas

One-time Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) favourite Orchestral for Roger James and Robert Wellwood has been ruled out of the southern Classic.

Viva Vienna salutes in Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes

Viva Vienna confirmed she will be a major contender for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m).

Guineas hopes in good shape for Hastings lead-ups

Burn To Shine, Codigo and Glamour Tycoon will be in action at Hastings on Saturday with the first two on a path to the Group...

O’Sullivan & Scott set to unleash well credentialled duo

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are set to showcase their promising colts, Monday Melody and Geriatrix, at Avondale on Wednesday.