Stellar year for Trelawney continues
It may only be February but Brent and Cherry Taylor of Trelawney Stud have already had a year to remember. Trelawney Stud recorded great returns...
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Colgan keen on Derby number seven
When the winningest jockey in New Zealand Derby history says he believes he can add another victory in Ellerslie’s blue riband three-year-old classic then it...
Two Illicit demolishes rivals in Waikato Guineas
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Two Illicit announced herself as a serious Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender when she simply blew...
Elevated temperature grounds Dragon Leap
An elevated temperature has forced the scratching of current Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) favourite Dragon Leap from today’s Group 2 Legacy Lodge...
Dragon ready to fire for Guineas
Winning Saturday’s Group 2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas isn’t a critical element of Dragon Leap’s campaign, according to Matamata trainer Lance O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan, who trains...
Campbell holds strong Derby hand
Not many trainers can say half of their racing team are Derby contenders, but that’s the case for Andrew Campbell. The Cambridge conditioner still has...
Foote keen on Waikato Guineas for star filly
Ben Foote is keen to stick to the plan with his top filly Travelling Light and resist the temptation of another Group 1 mission this...
Reggiewood a bright young talent for Derby King
Under the watchful eye of a trainer dubbed the ‘Derby King’, up-and-comer Reggiewood has emerged as an exciting contender for the Group 1 Vodafone New...
Sherwood Forest on target for Derby
A gritty victory over the older horses at Te Aroha last Friday in his first attempt beyond 1600m has Cambridge trainer Tony Pike convinced Sherwood...
Three Karaka Millions hopefuls for Campbell
Cambridge trainer Andrew Campbell will be chasing Karaka Million riches at Ellerslie on Saturday with three runners. “We have had a couple of bad years...
Reggiewood impressive at Rotorua
Promising three-year-old galloper Reggiewood put himself into Classic calculations after his win in the MacMillan Accountants 1950 at Rotorua on Wednesday. Reggiewood was backed into...
Wexford 3YO leaps into Derby contention
Talented three-year-old Dragon Leap stamped his Derby credentials with his winning effort in the Group 2 Jamieson Park Auckland Guineas (1600m) at Ellerslie on Wednesday....
Eclipse pair out to continue Campbell’s run
Unbeaten two-year-olds Preakness and Trident will try to continue a golden week for trainer Andrew Campbell when they line up in the Group 2 Barneswood...
Baker set to raise the bar with impressive Te Rapa maiden winner
A comfortable maiden victory by Not Usual Litening at Te Rapa on Saturday has co-trainer Murray Baker looking at stepping his charge up to a...
Dragon Leap continues down Derby trail
Lance O’Sullivan has gone close to winning the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) in his time training, five-times producing three-year-olds to finish in...
Marsh to unleash dual-pronged NZ attack on Rosehill Guineas
Trainer Stephen Marsh will have a dual-pronged attack on Saturday’s Gr.1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m), with last start Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Crown Prosecutor...
Derby day launching pad to international targets for Rogerson pair
As always, Hamilton trainer Graeme Rogerson isn’t shying away from a challenge. Rogerson and his co-trainers Debbie and Bailey Rogerson will produce More Wonder in...
From Dubai to the Derby for Cosgrove
Caulfield Cup-winning jockey Pat Cosgrave will make a flying visit to Auckland this weekend to partner the Chris Waller-trained Nobu in the Group 1 New...
Surely Sacred aiming for Ellerslie Classic three-peat
Exciting three-year-old Surely Scared is favoured to add a third Auckland Classic scalp to his mantle when he lines-up in the Group 1 New Zealand...
Platinum Invador keeps Derby hopes alive
Manawatu trainer Lisa Latta is launching a last-straw bid to qualify Platinum Invador for Saturday week’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie but...
More black-type assaults by Marsh
Stephen Marsh is preparing to stage a two-pronged attack on Saturday’s Group 2 J. Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m), while breathing a sigh of...
Ellerslie hit-out for Dawn Patrol
Group 1 performer Dawn Patrol will get his first feel of the Ellerslie track this week as part of his preparation for a return to...
Kelso eyes NZ Derby with Penteverest
Penteverest could be set on a path towards the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in March after impressing his connections with his victory in...
Jon Snow set to ascend to throne
A wet track at Trentham could make Saturday’s Group 1 Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) something of a lottery, according to leading jockey Matthew...
Promising pair provide early Te Rapa action
The early action at Sunday’s Te Rapa race-meeting served up a pair of three-year-olds that could well command closer attention over the coming months. Debutant...