Angelina Lauro victory further solidifies relationship
Three-year-old filly Angelina Lauro was a strong winner of the Piako Tractors 3YO (1400m) at Rotorua for Te Awamutu trainer Clint Isdale on Wednesday. The...
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Nickalls hoping whirlwind season continues at Trentham
Stephen Nickalls has to pinch himself every time he looks back on this season. The Manawatu horseman was happy training a handful of jumpers on...
Proud Nickalls homeward bound
Rangiotu trainer Stephen Nickalls was looking forward to being reunited with his family on Monday, as he returns to New Zealand following several weeks in...
Australian adventure for Oaks runner-up
Charms Star, runner-up in the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) has joined the Sydney stable of Chris Waller with a Queensland campaign in mind....
Top Kiwi mares ready for Queensland challenge
Class gallopers Jennifer Eccles and Two Illicit furthered their preparations for upcoming Queensland Winter Carnival assignments with separate exhibition gallops during the Te Rapa racemeeting...
Tokorangi ready for Australasian Oaks tilt
Quality filly Tokorangi has settled in well to her new surroundings in Melbourne as she prepares to make her Australian debut on Saturday in the...
SA test for exciting filly
Exciting filly Llanacord is giving trainer and part-owner Stephen Nickalls the ride of his life and he is hoping that will continue in Australia in...
Sydney sojourn for Bosson
Star filly Amarelinha has given champion jockey Opie Bosson just the confidence boost he was looking for ahead of a trip to Sydney to partner...
Nickalls weighing up options with Group One performer
Trainer Stephen Nickalls is still coming down off the high of Llanacord’s effort to run third in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). “It...
Sydney Carnival delays a positive for Te Akau raiders
It’s a case of business as usual for Te Akau Racing trainer Jamie Richards despite the postponement of the Golden Slipper racemeeting at Rosehill due...
Amarelinha brilliant in New Zealand Oaks victory
Talented three-year-old Amarelinha gave her rivals a galloping lesson as she claimed a brilliant victory in the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand...
Zee Falls on trial for Australian campaign
Stakes-winning filly Zee Falls could be in line for a trip to Sydney if she performs well in the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai...
Bosson eyes fifth win in New Zealand Oaks with Amarelinha
Opie Bosson will chase a fifth win in Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m), a race he has only ridden...
Needle And Thread hoping Oaks rivals get the stitch
Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer head into Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) confident in the staying ability of their...
New Zealand Oaks likely for Tokorangi
The Ballymore Stables of Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard are likely to be represented by two runners in Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai...
Group One opportunity knocks for Bonny Lass
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t planning to run Bonny Lass in the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) until he saw the nominations – or rather,...
Options open for Tokorangi
Trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard have plenty of options to mull over with Group Two-winning filly Tokorangi after the daughter of Redwood finished seventh...
Llanacord wins nail-biting Lowland Stakes
The Stephen Nickalls-trained Llanacord landed the Group 2 Little Avondale Stud Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings on Wednesday to provide the Rangiotu trainer, who part-owns...
Richardson still buzzing over home track success
After a night of celebrations at his favourite local restaurant, Matamata trainer Graham Richardson made an understandably slow start to his Sunday morning schedule. Richardson...
Callsign Mav ready to rumble at Otaki
It’s one all between Callsign Mav and Avantage this season, and the Group 1 El Cheapo Cars Weight-For-Age Classic (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday is...
Oaks path for Amarelinha
Rising star Amarelinha will not be a late entrant for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m). Te Akau principal David Ellis has confirmed...
Llanacord seeking ultimate Oaks tribute
Stephen Nickalls hopes to get exciting three-year-old filly Llanacord to the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) next month as a...
Il Affare to continue on Derby path
Il Affare’s iron constitution will serve her well as she continues her Classic preparation at Ellerslie this weekend. That’s the word from the Dundeel filly’s...
Ritchie taking conservative approach with Classic hopefuls
Progressive three-year-old Shockallia will not contest the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) but could be seen in Classic races later in the season...
Spring targets for Catalyst
A spring resumption is likely for talented galloper Catalyst. The son of Darci Brama had two interrupted preparations in Australia last year, with trainer Clayton...