Leica Lucy thrashes rivals in Group 2 Lowland Stakes
Leica Lucy displayed exactly why she is the favourite for the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) with victory in Sunday’s Group 2 Lowland Stakes...
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Patterson hoping for positive ending to devastating week
Leica Lucy will contest the Group 2 Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Trentham, which will be her final lead-in run to next month’s Group 1 New...
Consistent Myakkabelle on track for Oaks dress rehearsal
Myakkabelle will take the final step towards the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) in Sunday’s Group 2 Jennian Homes Lowland Stakes (2100m).
Hinekaha stamps Oaks credentials
Hinekaha justified some heavy support from punters as she showed her enormous promise in the Listed Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth.
New Zealand Oaks on the radar for Waverley winner Twisted Love
A $1 million Group New Zealand Oaks (2400m) path is on the cards for Waverley filly Twisted Love following her debut win at her home...
Leica Lucy continues to impress claiming Trentham Group 3 success
Leica Lucy added another important black-type victory to her burgeoning record when she dashed clear to take out Saturday’s Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m).
Leica Lucy primed for Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes
Leica Lucy is looking to replicate her last-start performance on Saturday when she contests the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m).
Real Class claims Group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes
Real Class has put herself firmly into $1 million Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) calculations following her victory in the Group 2 Sir Patrick...
Oaks path tipped for Lecia Lucy
An Oaks path is being tipped for three-year-old filly Leica Lucy following her debut win over 1400m at New Plymouth on Wednesday.
Memorable 2024 for Ormsby
Multi-talented horseman Chad Ormsby has had a year to remember with four black-type victories to his credit, including the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks.
NZ Oaks winner Pulchritudinous joins Waterhouse & Bott stable
Impressive last-start Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Pulchritudinous will continue her racing career in Australia following her sale this week.
Worldwide interest in New Zealand Oaks winner
New Zealand Oaks winner Pulchritudinous could head to Randwick for the Group 1 Australian Oaks next month, it just may not be with current trainer...
Queensland beckoning NZ Oaks runner-up
A trip to Brisbane to compete in the Queensland Winter Carnival is on the cards for Positivity following her runner-up performance in the New Zealand...
Pulchritudinous claims Group 1 New Zealand Oaks
Warren Kennedy has steered the Chad Ormsby-trained Pulchritudinous to Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) glory at Trentham.
Queensland jockey to ride for Wexford in Trentham features
A friendship formed during the Queensland winter carnival has paved the way for Brisbane jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor to make his New Zealand debut at Trentham.
Forsman positive with trio ahead of Oaks
Andrew Forsman will attempt to recreate the performance of a former stable star with his trio of fillies in this Saturday’s Group 1 Dubai New...
Trentham track to favour Witz End
Tony Pike believes the big, roomy Trentham track will suit his promising three-year-old Witz End down to the ground in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas.
Autridge fillies bang on for Oaks quest
Stephen Autridge has triumphed in many of New Zealand’s most iconic races, and he would rate a victory in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks...
Proven Harlow Rocks gets the nod from trainer
Tony Pike has tipped Harlow Rocks as the stable’s best chance of stakes success at Taupo on Friday, as she competes in the Avondale Lowland...
Autridge’s call strengthens Sunline challenge
Stephen Autridge has already made one smart move this week, which has set him up with a stronger hand to play in Saturday’s fillies’ feature...
Oaks-bound Khanshe to line up in Lowland Stakes
In-form filly Khanshe is giving every indication she will continue to excel as she steps up in distance toward her grand final at Trentham.
Williams’ hoping to toast Ellerslie victory
Peter and Dawn Williams will be hoping their promising mare Pour The Wine can score her third straight victory at Ellerslie on Saturday for owner...
Pike fillies show class in Te Rapa features
Tony Pike’s classy pair of Harlow Rocks and Vera Rose put their hands up for loftier targets after playing the bridesmaid role at Te Rapa...
Autridge set to have strong Oaks hand
Stephen Autridge is in the enviable position of having a pair of well-performed three-year-olds and they could give him a strong hand in the NZ...
Trans-Tasman Oaks winner retired
A year is a long time in racing and in 2023 the connections of multiple Group 1 Oaks winner Pennyweka experienced it all.