Samarkand showcases staying talent
Murray Baker knows he’s got a good three-year-old staying prospect in Samarkand, an outstanding winner at Tauranga on Sunday. What he doesn’t know is what...
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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...
Sea Shepherd thriving ahead of Gore test
Sea Shepherd might have drawn comparisons with legendary motorcyclist Burt Munro from his training gallops leading into his debut win but Invercargill trainer Sabin Kirkland...
Wakari upsets favourites at Hastings
Awapuni galloper Wakari upset all predictions when he held out hot favourite I Wish I Win to take out the Listed El Roca-Sir Colin Meads...
Frontman a leading light at Hawke’s Bay
A week ago, the chances of talented four-year-old Frontman contesting the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings looked slim, but a host of contributing...
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...
Marsh holds strong Classic arsenal
Stephen Marsh has no shortage of promising three-year-olds in his Cambridge barn, but he’s not deploying too many of them in early spring black type...
Punters take leap of faith
Comeback galloper Dragon Leap returns to the races for only the second time since February 2020 when he contests Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m)...
Cambridge trainer looking to get his Foote in the till at Hastings
Cambridge trainer Ben Foote is looking forward to heading to Hastings this weekend where he is hoping Sakura Blossom can extend her faultless form line...
Pike pleased with Te Rapa team
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike left the Te Rapa racecourse on Saturday evening a happy man after his team of four runners produced two wins, a...
Derby campaign commences for Tutukaka
Don’t expect Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) candidate Tutukaka to win his seasonal debut at Flemington on Saturday, but he should be making solid ground...
Ormsby produces classic contender at Te Rapa
Matamata horseman Chad Ormsby looks to have a Classics contender on his hands after promising three-year-old colt Mana Nui opened his winning account with a...
Soldier Boy marches to Guineas success
Underrated three-year-old Soldier Boy caused a minor upset when he took out the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1340m). The Gavin Sharrock-trained son of Proisir...
Benner-Wynyard weekend debutants attract interest
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard are preparing to launch a new wave of gallopers, with two Gary Harding-owned debutants the source of plenty...
Cole hoping Magneto has X factor
Steven Cole is looking forward to watching Magneto contest the Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday, he will...
Memsie favoured for Aegon
Connections of high-class four-year-old Aegon are favouring a start in the AUD$1 million Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday week as the kick-off point...
Hastings first-up for On The Bubbles
Connections of many of the country’s early three-year-olds will be breathing a sigh of relief when they hear Group One winner On The Bubbles won’t...
Harlech back at Matamata stable
Talented five-year-old Harlech is back in New Zealand and is preparing for a tilt at the Hawke’s Bay features this spring. Prepared by Michael Moroney...
Follow Your Dreams ready for stakes challenge
Local runner Follow Your Dreams showed he was right on target for the Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) in a fortnight when...
Innes keen on what the new season holds
Leith Innes may be a senior statesman of the northern jockeys’ room, but he hasn’t lost his enthusiasm for what lies ahead on the feature...
Trans-Tasman plans for Catalyst
Tony Pike is looking forward to spring racing with his new acquisition Catalyst. The rising five-year-old son of Darci Brahma won six of his 10...
Local trifecta in Ruakaka juvenile contest
Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro provided the first three runners home in Saturday’s two-year-old feature at Ruakaka. Race favourite Dream Queen and rider...
Rae excited about stable youngsters
A lot of people dread winter, but not Kenny Rae. The Ruakaka trainer gets to enjoy the warmer climate of the winterless north, but it...
Chipperfield makes riding return
It’s not a misprint in your racebook, former top jumps jockey Clayton Chipperfield is dusting off his saddle and making his raceday riding return at...
Turn The Ace goes one better than illustrious father
Strapping two-year-old Turn The Ace went one better than his multiple Group One winning sire Turn Me Loose when he made a winning debut at...