Laking to realise Derby dream
Canterbury jockey Jason Laking has always dreamt of riding in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and he will finally get his opportunity at...
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NZ Derby Day tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Te Rapa
The 2023 edition of the NZ Derby is the headline act for Saturday's 10-race program out of Te Rapa. See our best bets and quaddie...
Desert Lightning set to strike in Derby
Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are hoping they can upset the applecart when they head to Te Rapa on Saturday. The South Auckland couple will...
Forsman full of hope ahead of Derby
Andrew Forsman has trained two previous victors of the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in partnership with mentor Murray Baker, and he is hoping...
Perfect Derby draw for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
It’s hard to dismiss the similarities between Sharp ‘N’ Smart and Savabeel. Both horses were victorious in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) before...
Prowess out of Derby
Prowess, the second-favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa, has been withdrawn from the $1 million classic. Trainers Roger James...
Derby trip a plus for Dynastic
Mark Walker is under no illusion about the enormity of the task ahead of Dynastic in this weekend’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at...
Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas
Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) when he narrowly defeated Waitak to...
Derby hope confirmed Pukekohe runner
Group One performer Desert Lightning is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless...
Trainers ponder next move with Prowess
Roger James and Robert Wellwood have one confirmed Group 1 New Zealand Derby contender and will take their time before deciding if they double their...
Prowess displays all her class at Te Rapa
Prowess, who started the hottest favourite of the day at Te Rapa on Saturday, justified her quote when she gave her three-year-old counterparts a complete...
Smart three-year-old too sharp in Te Rapa feature
Outstanding three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart overcame a wide run in transit against a quality field of middle distance performers to capture the Group 1 Herbie...
Phelan unveils promising staying 3YO
Three-year-old gelding Humboldt made a winning debut at Tauranga and looks to have a bright future over ground. Despite being a trial winner, the son...
Double Te Rapa delight for Foote
Ben Foote’s upcoming feature race prospects were given significant boosts on Friday at Te Rapa where his lightly tried three-year-old Loosespender and top sprinter Babylon...
Marsh duo chasing highest age group honours
A pair of Classic-bound contenders for Stephen Marsh will bid to add further momentum to their Group One campaigns at Te Rapa on Friday. The...
Derby planning continues at Te Rapa for O’Sullivan and Scott
The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott team will launch a two-pronged attack on Wednesday’s Group 2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) as they finalise their plans to...
Rogerson happy with smart 3YO
Graeme Rogerson believes his talented three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart can give his older opposition a fright in his return to racing at Trentham on Saturday....
Cognito and Bosson sensational in Guineas
Having shown a glimpse of real promise in his first preparation, a bigger and better Cognito announced his arrival among New Zealand’s three-year-old ranks in...
Powerhouse Sharp ‘N’ Smart ready to rumble at Trentham
A more developed and powerful version of Sharp ‘N’ Smart will be unveiled on Saturday when the top three-year-old resumes at Trentham in the Wellington...
Cruz Missile adds to Marsh’s Salver collection at Pukekohe
Cruz Missile wins The Listed Barfoot & Thompson Gingernuts Salver which has set him up nicely for the road to the Group 1 New Zealand...
New Zealand Derby treble on radar for O’Sullivan and Scott
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have saddled the last two winners of the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a pair of talented three-year-olds...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart building towards return
Sharp ‘N’ Smart will mark the start of the new year by making his first public appearance since finishing runner-up in the Group 1 VRC...
Derby winner returns at Te Rapa
Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix returns to the races at Te Rapa on Saturday. The four-year-old will race for the first time...
Impressive Waitak swoops on Eagle Memorial
A storming late run by powerfully built three-year-old Waitak continued the latest run of success for his sire Proisir as he captured the Listed Trevor...
Devastate impressive in Tauranga victory
The winning run of trainer Andrew Forsman continued at Tauranga on Saturday when promising three-year-old Devastate came from last on the home bend to take...