Tag: 'New Zealand 2000 Guineas'

When Stars Align

Te Akau chasing further New Zealand 2000 Guineas success

Te Akau Racing will be looking to cause a bit of an upset in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas this weekend with their...
Love Poem

Quality filly strengthens trainer’s Guineas hand

Love Poem will join Kiwi Skyhawk in Christchurch to bolster Stephen Marsh’s hand in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.

Savaglee takes out drama-filled Hawke’s Bay Guineas

Pam Gerard and Sam Spratt have combined with Savaglee to take out the Group 2 Hawke's Bay Guineas at Matamata on Wednesday afternoon.
Savaglee

Savaglee set for Guineas challenge

Some of the country’s most promising three-year-olds have taken out the Hawke’s Bay Guineas, and Pam Gerard is hoping Savaglee can join that esteemed group.
Rue De Royale

Aussie trainers chasing NZB Kiwi slot

Tony and Calvin McEvoy are hoping they are in for an exiting spring with Rue De Royale, with the ultimate goal being to gain a...

Poetic Champion scintillating in three-year-old debut

Following his Sir Colin Meads Trophy win, Poetic Champion has sent a message that he will be a force to be reckoned with in three-year-old...

Poetic Champion ready for three-year-old debut

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike believes his multiple black-type performer Poetic Champion is ready to kick off his three-year-old season at Hastings next weekend.
Whiskey N Roses

Surgenor set to chase Group 1 success with Whiskey ‘N’ Roses

Whiskey ‘N Roses showed he could be a contender for higher honours in the spring when he made it back-to-back victories with a gritty performance...
Crocetti

Proud Kennedy reflects on outstanding season

Warren Kennedy will welcome a less taxing riding schedule next season after achieving his ambition of securing the New Zealand Jockeys’ Premiership.

Hong Kong calling exciting juvenile

Trainer Danny Crozier has lofty ambitions with Imptee next season following his debut win on Saturday, however, overseas interest may curtail those plans.
Crocetti

Crocetti heads for a spell

A line has been ruled through an Australian autumn campaign for Crocetti, with the son of Zacinto heading to the paddock after a standout three-year-old...
Paul Harris

Vale Paul Harris

Group One-winning trainer Paul Harris passed away suddenly on Boxing Day, with the news confirmed on the Paul Harris Racing Facebook page.

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.
Crocetti

Crocetti takes out Group 1 NZ 2000 Guineas

Undefeated three-year-old Crocetti confirmed his superstar quality with another scintillating performance in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas.

Stephen Marsh looking to open Carnival on winning note

Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping to hit the ground running as New Zealand Cup Week kicks off in Christchurch this weekend.

Andrew Forsman chasing success across three tracks

Within the space of a few hours on Saturday afternoon, Andrew Forsman will be represented by well-credentialled runners at Flemington, Riccarton and Te Rapa.

Burn To Shine wins Group 3 War Decree Stakes

Cambridge visitor Burn To Shine threw his name into the mix of serious contenders for the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) next month...

Talisker impresses in Guineas audition

Talisker took the next step on his path to the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) next month with a convincing victory at Ashburton...

Crocetti remains undefeated

Saturday’s Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa, but it turned into a tour de force by New Zealand’s most exciting...

Crocetti primed for final Guineas warmup

Crocetti takes a perfect four-from-four record into Saturday’s $150,000 Sarten, which is his last dress rehearsal ahead of the 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.

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.

Luberon signals Group 1 intent at Matamata

Promising filly Luberon confirmed she is right on schedule for a trip to Christchurch later in the spring with a comprehensive winning performance at Matamata.
Tokyo Tycoon

Tokyo Tycoon ruled out of Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas

Exciting three-year-old Tokyo Tycoon has been ruled out of the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month.

Lantern Way causes Hawke’s Bay Guineas upset

All eyes were on the Satono Aladdin gelding, Tokyo Tycoon. However, it was another son of the same stallion who stole the show in the...

Trobriand shows class at Riccarton

Classy customer Trobriand defied a late drift in betting to run out a worthy winner of the Guineas Trial (1400m) at Riccarton.