Tag: 'New Zealand 2000 Guineas' page 2 of Tag archive.

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.
Asterix

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...
Charms Star

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...
Impendabelle

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...
He’s A Doozy

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...
Sacred Satono

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...
Goldburg

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...
Opie Bosson

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

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...
The Intimidator

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

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

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...
Dynastic

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...
Charbano

Charbano takes next step on 2000 Guineas pathway

Connections of exciting Vespa three-year-old Charbano have turned down offers that have dwarfed his purchase price as they chase their shot at a Group One...
Masetto

Group One hopes spearhead big Hastings team

Stephen Marsh will have multiple runners on the middle day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival, including a dual assault on the feature event on...
New Arrangement

Group Three target for Cole’s new addition

The Steven Cole-trained New Arrangement provided his connections with a quick return on investment when defeating a strong line-up in the Tote N Poke Sports...
Denby Road

2000 Guineas pipe-dream alive and well for Denby Road

Three-year-old gelding Denby Road is yet another example to never judge a book by its cover. Prepared by Shelley Hale, the giant son of Shamexpress...
Sacred Satono

Sacred Satono presents credentials for higher honours

Promising galloper Sacred Satono remains unbeaten in two starts as a three-year-old after putting away his rivals in emphatic fashion at Ruakaka. The Bruce Wallace...
Slipper Island

Pike banking on Slipper Island for Guineas

Tony Pike’s bid to win a second Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) rests on the shoulders of Slipper Island, who will open his...
Gino Severini

Hastings feature still in the mix for experienced traveller

A quick back-up into the second day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival hasn’t been ruled out for the widely travelled Gino Severini. The multiple...
Mr Maestro

Better ground to suit Kiwi Group One hopes

Andrew Forsman enjoyed a satisfying weekend in Melbourne with his classic contenders, with upcoming Group One aspirations to be further boosted by a break in...
Andrew Carston

Carston filly’s Guineas credentials go on the line

Riccarton trainer Andrew Carston is leaning to the softer option for promising filly Seven Eleven, an entrant for the Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand...
Pier

Guineas targets for Pier

Darryn Weatherley is looking forward to heading back to Hastings next month with Pier after his runner-up effort behind Dynastic in the Listed El Roca...