Remarkable path to Group One glory for Bosson
Eight weeks ago, leading New Zealand rider Opie Bosson was ready to walk away from racing and retire to the farming life on his Pukekawa...
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Pike searching for Guineas Gold
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is confident strapping chestnut Field Of Gold can be in the thick end of the prizemoney in Saturday’s Group 1 Al...
Southern Ocean making waves in southern staying ranks
Everything about Southern Ocean tells Riccarton trainer Terri Rae that he’ll relish 3200m but she says she’ll only really know when he gets to that...
Noverre dialled in for Guineas assignment
It might have taken a while but Matamata trainer Jamie Richards believes Noverre has his mind right on the job ahead of Saturday’s Group 1...
Richards hoping to have his timing right with Synchronize
Having readjusted to the South Island pace of life, Jamie Richards is banking on having the final piece of his Group 1 Barneswood Farm New...
Wellington win fine-tunes game filly for Guineas
It is all systems go towards the Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) for gutsy filly Bellacontte. The Chrissy Bambry-trained daughter of...
Latta taking a wait and see approach with filly
Awapuni trainer Lisa Latta is waiting to see what horses remain in the Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) before deciding whether...
Carston painting a 1000 Guineas picture for filly
Andrew Carston believes Art De Triomphe’s best shot at Classic glory on her home track next month will be against her own sex. The Riccarton-based...
Richards highlights red letter day with three-year-old stakes double
The depth of the three-year-old talent in the Te Akau Racing team was clearly on display on Saturday, with trainer Jamie Richards producing black-type victories...
Richardson hoping to realise lifelong dream
Graham Richardson has four runners entered for Matamata on Saturday, but he’s keeping just as close an eye on an Australian race three days beforehand....
There You Go rockets to 1000 Guineas favouritism
Visiting Cambridge filly There You Go firmed into the clear favourite for next month’s Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton...
Art De Triomphe taking on the boys
Trainer Andrew Carston will get a fair idea of whether he should press on to the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000...
Sarten for Mana Nui after sale quashed
The potential sale of promising three-year-colt Mana Nui has been put on hold for the time being with the dashing son of No Nay Never...
Bellacontte out to defy recent history
Trainer Chrissy Bambry will attempt a rare feat on Saturday when high-class three-year-old Bellacontte takes on the older mares in the Group 3 Wyndspelle @...
Baker and Forsman throw in dual entry for Victoria Derby
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have set their sights on another Derby triumph in Australia. In the past 11 years, the stable has...
Robinson aiming for the sky with Aerial Blue
Group One ambitions go on the line for promising Christchurch filly Aerial Blue at Timaru on Friday. Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson has a high opinion...
Pike and Asano dominate at Riccarton
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike took a big team south to Riccarton on Saturday and dominated proceedings, winning five of the 11 races on the day....
Bright future tipped for Rue Cler
Three-year-old filly Rue Cler broke through for her maiden win at the second time of asking when victorious in the Boys Get Paid/Chris Hayes Livestock...
First mile test for Spring Tide
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry isn’t too worried about the prospect of an improved track for Spring Tide for the second leg of the Hastings weight-for-age...
Empress El leads the way for Greene’s three-year-old contenders
The David Greene-trained debutant Empress El made the best possible start to her racing career when she downed a handy field of maiden gallopers over...
Valachi fillies on trial for 1000 Guineas
A pair of Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer-trained three-year-old fillies will this weekend aim to enhance their chances of making the trip south for November’s...
Cup trial victory a tonic for Parsons
John and Karen Parsons got a much-needed tonic after a tough week when El Gladiador won the Martin Collins New Zealand Cup Trial (1800m) at...
Art De Triomphe caps magical hour for Go Racing syndicates
Albert Bosma’s Go Racing syndicates enjoyed one of their finest hours on Saturday when they celebrated three separate victories including two at stakes level in...
Rails run aids Bellacontte to land Gold Trail
Rider Sarah Macnab produced a gem of a ride as she guided under-rated filly Bellacontte to a thrilling victory in the Group 3 Hawke’s Bay...
Alexanders with two strong prospects on special Hastings raceday
The opening day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival has special meaning for Matamata couple Simon and Katrina Alexander, and even more so for the...