Daring ride secures royal result in Rotorua feature
Consistent sprinter Pop Star Princess secured her first black type success when she took out the Group 3 Rydges Rotorua Stakes (1400m) on Saturday, courtesy...
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Sharrock duo quinella opening race at New Plymouth
Trainer Allan Sharrock continued the red-hot run for his stable this season when he produced the quinella in the first race on his home turf...
The Good Fight scores knockout in Rotorua Cup
Consistent stayer The Good Fight left his race rivals in his wake as he scooted clear in the home straight to take out the Group...
O’Beirne back in the saddle
Riding a winner five months after giving birth is not a bad feat, and that’s exactly what Charlotte O’Beirne achieved at Wanganui on Thursday. The...
Queensland sojourn for Collett
The Collett-McKay household will be a bit empty over the coming month. While Shaun McKay will be plying his trade in Melbourne over winter, his...
Triple Group One winner heads Windsor roster
Galileo’s triple Group One winning son Circus Maximus heads the 2021 stallion roster at Windsor Park Stud. Group One placed as a two-year-old, Circus Maximus...
Picture Me Rollin looking to shed bridesmaid tag
Picture Me Rollin will be trying to ditch her bridesmaid tag when she lines-up in the P R Law Wairio Cup (2000m) at Ascot Park...
War Decree fee unchanged
Inglewood Stud’s young stallion War Decree, a son of War Front, will stand the 2021 season at an unchanged fee of $4,500+GST. “His yearlings sold...
Northern spoils beckon Connors pair
Wanganui trainer Raymond Connors is looking forward to heading north to Hamilton next week with a couple of contenders for the Signature Homes Waikato Steeplechase...
Schofer’s success could end Sharrock boycott
Out of principle, Allan Sharrock hasn’t attended a horse of the year awards since 2006 but a promise to his stable apprentice Hazel Schofer could...
Parental prediction rings true with Forsmans
Te Awamutu couple Steve and Lynne Forsman can afford to laugh as they recall a conversation they had a decade ago. At the time their...
Rising star Ayrton another gun Cataldo recruit
Promising three-year-old Ayrton is one of the talk horses of Australian racing, with an unblemished three from three record. In his short body of work,...
Satherley hot on Supreme Heights for Rotorua feature
Lynsey Satherley still yearns for the Fiji sun but she’s just as happy to reunite with Supreme Heights in Saturday’s Group 3 Rydges Rotorua Stakes...
Auspicious day for Auret family
Several days have passed since recording a black-type double at Riccarton, but Nigel Auret is still lost for words when asked about the achievement. His...
Raceday return imminent for Dragon Leap
It has been eight months since Dragon Leap has been sighted on raceday, but that is about to change. Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott...
(Sir) Charles Road retired
Quality stayer Charles Road has been retired. The seven-year-old gelding acquitted himself well in Australasia’s staying features, headlined by his victory in the Group 2...
Wanganui hit-out for talented jumper
Talented jumper It’s A Wonder will be chasing history next week at Te Rapa. The Harvey Wilson-trained 10-year-old will be vying to retain his crown...
Beauden seeking more Cup glory
Beauden will be out to end his season on a high when he heads to Rotorua on Saturday. The Team Rogerson-trained gelding has won four...
Pitman reflects on career of grand campaigner Enzo’s Lad
Dual Group One winner Enzo’s Lad has been retired after trailing the field home in the Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter Stakes (1400m) at...
Jockeys sidelined following weekend incidents
A spate of incidents over the weekend has resulted in a number of jockeys joining the injury list, with a couple having an enforced winter...
Doomben Cup swansong for Melody Belle
The Group 1 Doomben Cup (2000m) on May 22 remains set as the final start in the storied career of Melody Belle following her midfield...
Newman on a mission after winning double
Apprentice jockey Tegan Newman is well on her way to achieving the ‘crazy’ goal she set herself when she returned to the saddle last year...
Another explosive weekend for passionate Kiwi breeder
Thoroughbred owner and breeder Luigi Muollo was celebrating another milestone on Saturday evening after star staying three-year-old colt Explosive Jack added another Derby trophy to...
Latta trains 1000th New Zealand winner
A barnstorming late run by three-year-old filly Platinum Star that carried her to a maiden victory at Woodville on Sunday also brought up a special...
Miss Ricky Bobby back to winning form at Woodville
A change of environment worked the oracle for talented mare Miss Ricky Bobby as she produced a strong front-running performance to take out the opening...