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...
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Circumstances force unconventional approach
Co-trainer Graham Richardson’s hand has been forced with Defibrillate, who will resume his New Zealand career without a preparatory outing ahead of Saturday’s Group 1...
Paisley Park takes out Matamata Cup
Local runner Paisley Park showed he had taken plenty of improvement from his first-up performance at Te Rapa last month when he came with a...
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...
Grylls joins 1000 win club
Jockey Craig Grylls joined a select group of riders on Saturday when piloting Mustang Valley to victory in the last at Hastings. It brought up...
Tony Pike after Derby spoils
Trainer Tony Pike is hoping the turnaround in weather can play into the hands of his Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) contender Tutukaka at Eagle...
Australian campaign for Farrenc
Improving Matamata filly Farrenc will try her luck across the Tasman from the Lindsay Park stable for a short campaign. Trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander...
Dark Destroyer ready to kick off Queensland campaign
Exciting three-year-old Dark Destroyer is ready to make his raceday return in the Listed Daybreak Lover (1400m) at Eagle Farm this coming weekend. The David...
Regal Lion puts Redcraze Racing in the spotlight
As well as giving his retiring co-trainer Murray Baker a shot at an astonishing sixth and final win in the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m)...
Link to Takanini lost with death of Ray Wallace
A link to one of New Zealand’s major training centres of last century has been lost with the recent death of former successful trainer Ray...
Weatherley has an eye on Sydney with Mali Ston
The prospect of a heavily rain affected track at Tauranga this Saturday may see the connections of Group One performer Mali Ston firming up plans...
Promising juvenile could join Pike team in Queensland
A determined win in the opening event at Trentham on Saturday may have secured promising two-year-old Slipper Island a berth in the team that trainer...
Quartet jet to Sydney as Baker-Forsman eye Australian riches
An attack on the riches of the New South Wales autumn carnival by trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman gathered momentum when stablemates The Chosen...
Trentham mile test for Shamus
Allan Sharrock is hoping for a Group One victory to finish off an exciting three-year-old season for Shamus on Saturday. The New Plymouth trainer turned...
Field Of Gold to come of age
Tony Pike feels the time is right to take on older horses at weight-for-age with his top three-year-old Field Of Gold. The Cambridge trainer bypassed...
Melbourne Cup aspirations for Derby hero
Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are eyeing a tilt at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) in spring with Asterix after his victory in...
Asterix delivers Derby double for O’Sullivan and Scott
Twelve months after living up to expectations with a Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) favourite, Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott went...
Thornton on a Derby mission
After experiencing the highest of highs and deepest of lows at Ellerslie over the years, on Saturday Trudy Thornton will be on a mission to...
La Crique on song for Derby
Katrina and Simon Alexander are experiencing the ride of a lifetime with their star filly La Crique and they are hoping that golden run continues...
Queensland targets in the offing for Rudyard
A Queensland winter campaign could be instore for promising juvenile Rudyard after his impressive debut victory in the MacMillan Accountants 2YO (1215m) at Arawa Park...
Brosnan searches sentimental Derby success
Mark Brosnan will attempt to honour an old mate when he produces Arjay’s Flight as the sole maiden runner in Saturday’s Group 1 Vodafone New...
Pinarello overcomes hiccups to stake Derby claim
A minor injury and inclement weather ruled out a traditional Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) path for Pinarello, but he will nevertheless front...
Leading chance for Derby King
Vinnie Colgan will be taking an easier day of riding than normal at Ellerslie this Saturday to ensure he’s at his best for the Group...
Wexford set to defend Derby crown
Wexford Stables couldn’t get what appeared to be their two leading chances in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) to the starting gates,...
White Noise heads stable’s Derby attack
Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will be represented by a trio of Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) contenders at Ellerslie this weekend with...