So Naive claims Northland Breeders’ Stakes
The Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley training partnership had plenty to celebrate on Saturday when they produced the quinella in the feature event at Ruakaka.
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Wynyard looking to turn the clock back at Ruakaka
Cambridge trainer Hollie Wynyard will attempt to turn the clock back 10 years on Saturday to maintain her perfect record at New Zealand’s most northern...
Crocetti heads for a spell
A line has been ruled through an Australian autumn campaign for Crocetti, with the son of Zacinto heading to the paddock after a standout three-year-old...
Crocetti dominates Ruakaka Group 3
Exciting three-year-old Crocetti displayed his classic credentials once again when claiming Group 3 Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday.
Chris Gibbs hoping to cause Group 3 upset
A lucrative payoff awaits connections of Vita Amorosa if the Chris Gibbs-trained three-year-old can cause a major upset in the Northland Breeders' Stakes.
Trobriand set to return in Northland Breeders’ Stakes
Trobriand will begin his three-year-old season this Saturday at Ruakaka when the starry colt contests the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m).
Crocetti primed for Group 3 assignment
Crocetti will put his unbeaten record on the line when he returns to Ruakaka this weekend to tackle the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes.
Rae dreaming of home spoils
Kenny Rae had hoped to have multiple representation in Saturday’s three-year-old feature at Ruakaka but the stable is now down to a sole contender.
Te Akau stars impress in Te Rapa exhibition gallop
Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were pleased with what they saw from their quartet of exhibition gallopers at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Whiskey Lies leads home stable quinella
Whiskey Lies and Dancing Dream couldn’t have been more impressive as they prepare for the upcoming Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m)
Group One filly to make Australian debut
Australian punters will get their first look at New Zealand Group One winner She’s Licketysplit (Previously Lickety Split) at Caulfield on Saturday where she will...
Northern move paying off for Barnes
An admirable mix of talent and hard graft were rewarded when Courtney Barnes successfully combined with leading filly Lickety Split at Ruakaka on Saturday. The...
Lickety Split starts spring campaign in style
Last season’s Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) winner Lickety Split showed she will be a force to be reckoned with in the three-year-old feature events...
Northland Breeders first-up for Lickety Split
Group One winner Lickety Split will begin what her connections hope to be a lucrative spring preparation when she heads to Ruakaka on Saturday. The...
Richards provides quinella in Breeders’ Stakes
It was back to business as usual for Jamie Richards and Te Akau Racing at Te Rapa on Saturday when they secured the quinella in...
Cole hoping Magneto has X factor
Steven Cole is looking forward to watching Magneto contest the Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday, he will...
Bosson stranded by Auckland barrier
This week’s Waikato race meetings look likely to go ahead without leading jockey Opie Bosson after changes to the Auckland-Waikato border area have locked him...
Northland trainer overcoming COVID hurdles
New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown has made things a little more complicated for Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae than he would have liked, but he’s hoping his...
Hastings first-up for On The Bubbles
Connections of many of the country’s early three-year-olds will be breathing a sigh of relief when they hear Group One winner On The Bubbles won’t...
Follow Your Dreams ready for stakes challenge
Local runner Follow Your Dreams showed he was right on target for the Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) in a fortnight when...
Local trifecta in Ruakaka juvenile contest
Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro provided the first three runners home in Saturday’s two-year-old feature at Ruakaka. Race favourite Dream Queen and rider...
Last race winner makes travel worthwhile
Trainer Steven Cole was having some fairly dark thoughts as he prepared his stable runners Chillax and Inca Warrior for the last race at Awapuni...
Tsunami Sam provides Burton with successful homecoming
Trainer Anthony Burton made a successful return to the Ruakaka racing ranks when he produced exciting two-year-old colt Tsunami Sam to win on debut at...
Grylls taking flight
Craig Grylls began the spring in the best possible fashion at Te Rapa on Saturday, riding a winning treble, including his first stakes victory for...
Te Akau Racing claim Te Rapa features
Quality galloper Avantage showed she is the horse to beat in the upcoming Hawke’s Bay triple crown when she produced a strong fresh-up effort to...