Trentham win a tonic for Rainford
With one horse prone to running off the track and another that tries to eat her, one might question why Susan Rainford bothers with racehorses...
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Jumping future for Kaharau
Emily Farr has finally convinced trainer Kenny Rae into a career change for evergreen stayer Kaharau. The nine-year-old gelding won his 2000m Open Hurdle trial...
No Compromise caps Thurlow family’s special day
An impressive win by No Compromise at Randwick on Saturday added extra lustre to a momentous day for the Thurlow family. Previously trained by Bill...
Atullibigeal thrusts understated Henderson into spotlight
For someone who steadfastly maintains he likes to keep a low profile with his training activity, you can imagine that Carl Henderson has a good...
Princess Rihanna back to her best at Ellerslie
Consistent performer Princess Rihanna got a just reward on Saturday when she stormed to victory in an open 1100m contest at Ellerslie. The rising seven-year-old...
McNab riding the crest of a wave
A picture-perfect ride aboard promising galloper Dawn Parade at Ellerslie on Saturday continued a purple patch of form for Cambridge-based jockey Michael McNab. With 60...
Derby dreams fulfilled for popular vet
It was a case of pure elation for Dr Chris Phillips at Eagle Farm on Saturday as the respected equine veterinarian watched on as three-year-old...
Kukeracha dances to Derby glory
The Chris Waller-trained Kukeracha prevailed in a driving finish to the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) to down stablemate Senor Toba with triple Derby hero...
Collinstreet provides more good news for Sharrock
Underrated winter galloper Collinstreet went one better than his trainer expected when he powered to a narrow but convincing victory over 1400m at Trentham. The...
Victory parade for Pike at Ellerslie
Promising galloper Dawn Parade showed he will be a force to be reckoned with next season when he downed a handy field of three-year-olds over...
Atullibigeal gains measure of revenge in Futurity Stakes
Strapping two-year-old Atullibigeal gained revenge on his last start conqueror when he strode clear in the closing stages to take out the Listed Mainland Auckland...
No slowing Mustang down
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are poised for further late-season juvenile success as they take a dual-pronged attack on Saturday’s Listed Mainland Auckland...
Two-state Australian focus for James and Wellwood
Roger James and Robert Wellwood are set for a quiet Saturday on the home front with no runners in New Zealand, but the Cambridge trainers...
Clotworthy enjoying Queensland escape
Leaving the husband at home to look after the kids while you head to Queensland for a few weeks probably sounds enticing to a lot...
Blackadder drawn north with Tellyawhat
An enhanced stake and a favourable heavy track has convinced North Canterbury trainer John Blackadder to trek north with impressive last-start winner Tellyawhat for Saturday’s...
Juvenile continues to spark fresh-new partnership
A trainer-owner combination in its infancy will look to continue a roaring start when Lady Maroal contests the Listed Mainland Auckland Futurity Stakes (1400m) at...
Chipperfield makes riding return
It’s not a misprint in your racebook, former top jumps jockey Clayton Chipperfield is dusting off his saddle and making his raceday riding return at...
King of the South marches on
While there are still a couple of months to go this season, Kelvin Tyler has already comfortably retained his crown as Southland’s top trainer. The...
Paewai welcomes wet tracks
Marilyn Paewai starts to lick her lips when she sees a Heavy11 track come up for her mare Rosewood. The wet track specialist has recorded...
Bosson farewells Melody Belle
Opie Bosson knows the time is right for Melody Belle to stop racing. But it didn’t mean he wasn’t affected by it. Melody Belle ended...
Explosive Jack seeking fourth Derby
Explosive Jack, the prince of Australian racing, will be looking to etch his name in the record books when he lines-up in the Group 1...
Tallyho Twinkletoe pleasing ahead of jumps return
Australian jumps features are once again beckoning Tallyho Twinkletoe. The exciting jumper made headlines when winning the Grand National Hurdle-Steeplechase double two years ago and...
Kranji Mile win a tonic for Logan
Minister’s victory in the S$1million Kranji Mile (1600m) on Saturday couldn’t have come at a better time for expat New Zealand trainer Donna Logan. Like...
Lucy Tanner – From turbines to thoroughbreds
For most of the week, Lucy Tanner helps look after wind turbines that help power Palmerston North. But her major passion is racing and breeding...
McNab times his run to perfection with Marsh winner
Jockey Michael McNab brought up a winning treble at Te Rapa on Saturday when he guided the Stephen Marsh-trained Run To Perfection to a comfortable...