Wind Of Change set to chase Sydney success before breeding season
Wind of Change was able to shed her bridesmaid tag at Ellerslie on Thursday just in the nick of time ahead of her looming trip...
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Snazzytavi kicks off summer campaign at Te Rapa
Top mare Snazzytavi is ready to kick off her summer campaign, which will revolve around further Group One weight-for-age opportunities.
Savaglee to target Group 1 Australian Guineas
Savaglee will be given the opportunity to maximise his stallion potential on Australian soil and will take his first steps toward that goal on his...
Change of tactics for Witz End in Te Rapa Group 3
Bold front-runner Witz End is likely to be seen in a different role in Saturday’s Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.
Canheroc chasing further Cups success
Canheroc has just one Cup to his name, but trainer Chris Wood is keen to double that haul at Te Rapa on Saturday to tackle...
Cody Cole ready to cut the ribbons on Ancroft Stud’s Luna Star
Ancroft Stud have not been short of top-quality fillies in recent years, and on Friday at Tauranga, Cody Cole will kick off the career of...
Ladies Man surges to Group 1 glory at Trentham
Opie Bosson moved to the brink of a Group One milestone with an outstanding ride on Ladies Man to take out Saturday’s TAB Mufhasa Classic...
Sethito leads home stable quinella in Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes
The form of Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott’s three-year-olds continued at Ellerslie as they filled the quinella in the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes.
Babylon Berlin outguns quality Group 3 field
Babylon Berlin led her rivals a merry dash when she outgunned a small but quality field in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie...
Wingman hands Luke Currie first NZ triumph
Visiting Australian jockey Luke Currie made his New Zealand debut a winning one with a last-to-first performance on Wingman at Trentham.
Pearl Of Alsace looking to end racing career on Group 1 high
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray hope a return to Pearl of Alsace's favourite track might allow her to cap her CV with a Group One...
Luke Currie travels to New Zealand for Group 1 tilt
Leading Australian jockey Luke Currie will make his first appearance in New Zealand with seven rides on Saturday’s Group One card at Trentham.
Wexford’s roll continues with Cheaha
Impressive debutant Cheaha was the latest of Wexford Stables’ three-year-olds to step into the winner’s circle at Arawa Park on Wednesday.
Cat ready for bold play in Mufhasa Classic
Robbie Patterson is confident One Bold Cat can be a major player this weekend in his pursuit for another top-flight title.
3YO in mix for feature Group 1 sprint test
A crack at a major summer sprinting prize against the older horses hasn’t been ruled out for quality three-year-old Poetic Champion.
La Crique chasing Group 1 glory at Trentham
La Crique hasn’t returned to Trentham since she won the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m), but will line up in Saturday’s Group 1 TAB...
Babylon Berlin set for Ellerslie Group 3 tilt
Well-performed speed merchant Babylon Berlin will strip a fitter mare for Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes assignment at Ellerslie.
Hunter Durrant named as new Te Akau assistant trainer
Hunter Durrant has been rewarded for his commitment to Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton barn with promotion to assistant trainer for the trans-Tasman operation.
Derby prospect Bourbon Proof set for unlikely Ellerslie challenge
The best will be seen of promising colt Bourbon Proof when he transitions to middle distance racing, but Stephen Marsh is confident he can strike...
Midnight Blue set to chase NZ feature success
Midnight Blue has proven to be an astute purchase by Te Akau Racing and the eight-year-old gelding is looking to continue to prove his worth...
Tuxedo all class in Wellington Stakes
The Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray-trained Tuxedo stamped himself as an early New Zealand Derby prospect when winning the Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m).
Idyllic proves too slick in Levin Stakes
Jockey Kate Hercock has steered Idyllic to an emotion-charged victory in Thursday's Listed Levin Stakes (1200m) at Otaki.
Skew Wiff to chase summer riches
Group 1 winner Skew Wiff is set to avoid the breeding barn for the time being, with connections opting to chase Group 1 glory over...
Drop Of Something set for Wanganui Cup assignment
Wanganui is becoming a happy stomping ground for Matamata raider Drop Of Something and Wayne Hills is hoping that continues in the Wanganui Cup.
Wolfgang to chase Ellerslie feature success
Trainers Peter and Shaun McKay are pressing on with their Group Three performer Wolfgang following his disappointing showing at Pukekohe on Saturday.