Mehzebeen completes carnival double with Cup romp
After going into the Cup Carnival without any black-type victories to her name, Mehzebeen leaves with two, including Saturday’s Group 3 New Zealand Cup.
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Canterbury Breeders’ hopes halved for Patterson
Robbie Patterson had hoped to have a two-pronged attack in Wednesday’s Group 3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes, but The Hottie has been ruled out of the...
Nest Egg on target for New Zealand Cup
The 2023 New Zealand Cup runner-up Nest Egg showed he was on track to head south later in the spring to try and go one...
Oamaru kick-off for New Zealand Cup contender
Sunday’s Thomas Green Handicap at Oamaru could put SLisa Vaughan on a path towards saddling her second Group 3 New Zealand Cup runner in the...
Stable favourite could be NZ Cup bound
Michael Pitman has a soft spot for gelding Star Ballot and believes he is capable of contesting the Group 3 New Zealand Cup on his...
Firm deck to confirm in-form stayer’s Cup bid
Mahrajaan will be given the chance to showcase his staying ability in Australia next month, provided the weather comes to the party.
Dream start beckons new alliance at Ellerslie
Shaune Ritchie is bullish about kicking off a new association on a top note at Ellerslie on Saturday when Tycoon Prince makes his debut.
Waisake warming up for favourite carnival
The well-performed Waisake will take a big step towards his sixth Wellington Cup Carnival with a run in Saturday’s Majestic Horse Floats at Trentham.
Mahrajaan brings Ritchie’s Cup plan to fruition
Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray and Sam Weatherley have combined with Mahrajaan to take out the Group 3 New Zealand Cup at Riccarton.
Marsh expects Nest Egg to shine in New Zealand Cup
Nest Egg’s trainer Stephen Marsh has more confidence than most that his runner’s stamina will shine through at Riccarton on Saturday.
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.
Eulogy Show impresses at Riccarton
Eulogy Show has enhanced her prospects of getting a start in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) next month with an unflinching effort at...
Proserve to chase Stakes success after Ashburton triumph
Stakes targets such as the Group 3 New Zealand Cup are looming for Proserve following his win at Ashburton on Monday afternoon.
Northlanders play starring role at Tauranga
The Northlanders came to town at Tauranga on Saturday and played a starring role, headed by a quinella for Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs.
Double Cup delight for Myers
Kevin Myers’ stable successfully defended its crown in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) with rising staying star Aljay prevailing in a driving finish...
New Zealand Cup Day at Riccarton abandoned
One of the biggest days on the New Zealand domestic racing calendar, New Zealand Cup Day at Riccarton, was abandoned after race three on Saturday...
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...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart chasing Spring Champion glory
Graeme Rogerson is setting Sharp ‘N’ Smart the task of joining an exclusive four-horse club. Since the inaugural Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) in...
Farm labour has Derby winner primed for new campaign
Six weeks of farm work has Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Sherwood Forest in good fettle for a spring preparation, according to his...
Coupland’s target for Burnvue
Lance Robinson has big plans at the Riccarton November carnival for Saturday’s New Zealand Cup Trial (1800m) winner Burnvue, but not for the Group 3...
Cup Week path commences for Robinson runners
A rematch between stablemates Live Drama and Khimar War may be put on ice for the time being. The pair finished first and second respectively...
Choisia Prince shoots for Riccarton polytrack double
A fitter Choisia Prince will spearhead a trio of Riccarton all-weather track runners for Fraser Auret on Thursday as the trainer continues to broaden his...
Clash of the titans at Hastings
This weekend is brewing to be an exciting one for jumps fans, with top-class hurdlers The Cossack and Dr Hank going head-to-head in the Te...
Chance to press claims for Australian venture
Talented winter stayer Prince Leo will have an opportunity at Trentham on Saturday to prove himself worthy of joining his half-brother in Australia. The five-year-old...
Rising Storm provides tonic for Bishara
Despite feeling completely drained of energy after his day at the races at Pukekohe on Saturday, Nick Bishara had a broad smile on his face...