Crocetti impresses in Te Rapa victory
The excitement surrounding the looming meeting of top three-year-olds Tokyo Tycoon and Crocetti kicked up a gear following the latter’s victory at Te Rapa.
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Marsh’s Guineas hopes well but ground an issue
The friendly rivalry between stablemates Burn To Shine and Codigo will continue as they return to Hastings on Saturday for the Group 2 Hawke’s Bay...
Crocetti hitting the right notes for Walker
South Auckland trainer Danny Walker is convinced that he has found his horse of a lifetime in Crocetti, who has won all three of his...
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.
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.
Lucrative bonus announced for 2000 Guineas
A $100,000 bonus will be rewarded to the owners of the first three placegetters in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton...
Geldof pleases in Ruakaka trial
Peter and Dawn Williams have high hopes for their promising three-year-old gelding, Geldof, following his impressive 1050m trial win at Ruakaka on Tuesday.
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...
Guineas aim for Penvose Lad
Exciting Christchurch three-year-old Penvose Lad will head to Oamaru on Friday to kick off a campaign aimed at the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas.
Solidify returns a winner
It may not have been a pretty win, but it was a win nonetheless for the returning Solidify at Taupo on Wednesday afternoon.
Crocetti dominates Ruakaka Group 3
Exciting three-year-old Crocetti displayed his classic credentials once again when claiming Group 3 Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday.
McNab not resting on his laurels
Champion rider Michael McNab set a hectic pace during the 2022/23 season and he’s ready to hit the ground running again in the new term.
Derby winner on the comeback trail
Former Group 1 New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest made his first public appearance this year at the Foxton trials on Tuesday.
Future looking bright for Asterix
Wexford Stables were excited to see Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) hero Asterix back at the trials at his home track of Matamata on...
Timing right for Latta’s lucky charm
Well-performed mare Charms Star is ready to shine again in her quest to add to her black-type resume for trainer Lisa Latta. The five-year-old will...
Debutante justifies rating with hollow win
Impendabelle delivered exactly what was expected of her at Trentham where the highly regarded filly was untested to open her career in perfect style. The...
Doozy of a ride from Kozzi in Thompson
The Lisa Latta-trained He’s A Doozy ran out an impressive winner of the Group 3 Gee Hickton Funeral Directors Thompson Handicap (1600m) at Trentham on...
Riccarton feature confirmed for Sacred Satono
Connections of Sacred Satono have waived an Australian campaign for the in-form three-year-old in favour of chasing a domestic Group One prize. The son of...
Better weather a relief for Ritchie
Shaune Ritchie is glad at what looks like a long-overdue break in the weather as he puts two of his three-year-olds on trial for Riccarton...
Bosson to cop suspension on chin
Champion jockey Opie Bosson has no plans to appeal the lengthy suspension he incurred on the closing day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival. While...
Specialty upsets in Ashburton feature
Trainers Bruce Tapper and Varma Ramhit set the cat among the pigeons at Ashburton on Saturday when they produced lightly raced three-year-old Specialty to win...
Forsman stable in intimidating form
Andrew Forsman could take on the name of one of his horses going by the way his team are performing at present. The Cambridge trainer...
Pier improved for Hawke’s Bay Guineas
Matamata gelding Pier should be ready for an improved effort on Saturday as he gets ready to challenge leading three-year-old Dynastic for a second time....
Cognito on target for Group One assignment
Matamata visitor Cognito put his cards on the table for a Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) bid next month...
Walker on familiar path with Dynastic
Mark Walker prepared three winners of the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) in his first stint as head trainer for Te Akau’s Matamata...