Erin Leighton: born to ride
Erin Leighton is doing what she has always dreamed of – riding on raceday. The Matamata-based apprentice entered the racing industry as a fresh-faced 16-year-old...
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Pukekohe victory makes long journey worthwhile
A filly who was no certainty to survive her first 24 hours of life is now a winner on the racetrack. After a luckless eighth...
Abel makes winning return
It’s a busy life being a working mum, but the long hours paid off for Tegan Abel at Pukekohe on Wednesday. The apprentice jockey recently...
Princess sure to be Tauranga hit
Consistent mare Pop Star Princess will venture to Tauranga on Saturday to contest the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) as she looks to add...
Jensen racks up first training win
It may have been a wet winters day at Awapuni last Saturday, but that couldn’t dampen the spirits of local horseman David Jensen who experienced...
Rejuvenated Asano excited for raceday return at Timaru
Kozzi Asano isn’t holding out much hope of defending his national champion apprentice title but with five weeks of the season remaining, he has returned...
Atishu joins leading Sydney barn
Go Racing syndicator Albert Bosma believes the best time to send New Zealand horses to Australia is when they’re on the way up rather than...
Season finale for Coventina Bay
The curtain will come down this weekend on what has been a long but fruitful season for Coventina Bay. Trainer Robbie Patterson has lined her...
Staying platform for Tutukaka
Tony Pike is hoping to break maiden ranks with promising stayer Tutukaka and gets a gilt-edged opportunity in Saturday’s Listed Tattersall’s Life Member Stakes (1830m)...
Sierra Sue on the cusp of Tiara tilt
Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young believe Sierra Sue is a big hope in the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, she...
Dreams to reality for Lavelle
Joshua Lavelle has always wanted to be a trainer, but he didn’t realise how much of an impact following that dream would have on his...
Deerfield: The gift that keeps on giving
In an age where horses race much less frequently, seven-year-old gelding Deerfield is like a throwback to decades gone-by. Since racing resumed in June last...
Return to riding still on hold for Ormsby
After speaking with talented horseman Chad Ormsby regarding his progress in recovering from a broken leg suffered in a bull riding accident at the start...
Auckland Cup winner ready to commence spring preparation
Trainer Bill Pomare is eagerly awaiting a visit from the local farrier this week as the signal his stable star and family favourite Ocean Billy...
Masetto back to top form with Ruakaka victory
Talented galloper Masetto returned to winning form with a vengeance at Ruakaka on Saturday as he blitzed his rivals to take out the feature flat...
Two from two for Paradigm Shift
Lightly raced six-year-old Paradigm Shift made it two wins from just two starts when he held out a storming late run from race favourite Funtonic...
Witsabouthim impresses with Ruakaka victory
Progressive three-year-old Witsabouthim provided the biggest glimpse yet of his undoubted ability as he came from last on the home corner to convincingly defeat his...
Coconut upsets in action packed jumping feature
A never-say-die attitude saw local runner Coconut upset predictions as he took out an action-packed LJ Hooker Manawatu Steeplechase (4200m) at Awapuni on Saturday. There...
Peecee Pussycat adding another chapter to incredible story
Another chapter in the incredible story of a Marlborough high country farming couple is playing out through the recent achievements of the talented young stayer...
Te Akau stars return
The 2020/2021 season will live long in the memory of Jamie Richards. The Matamata trainer, who heads Te Akau’s racing operation, sits atop the New...
O’Malley jumping into winter racing
Sam O’Malley is pretty chuffed with how his season has gone so far. The Central Districts apprentice jockey has racked up 30 wins in the...
Bishara banking more bucks
Ardmore trainer Nick Bishara knows what it is like to loosen the reins on a stable talent to enable them to reach their full potential....
Talented galloper to make raceday return
The well-travelled Cheval Prometteur will make his raceday return at Ruakaka on Saturday after an injury enforced layoff. The six-year-old gelding suffered a stress fracture...
Charlie the horse to watch at Awapuni
A more measured campaign is poised to pay dividends for Wairarapa galloper Charlie Horse in the coming weeks. That’s the prediction from Masterton trainer Stacey...
Rae excited about stable youngsters
A lot of people dread winter, but not Kenny Rae. The Ruakaka trainer gets to enjoy the warmer climate of the winterless north, but it...