Consistent Myakkabelle on track for Oaks dress rehearsal
Myakkabelle will take the final step towards the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) in Sunday’s Group 2 Jennian Homes Lowland Stakes (2100m).
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Thurlow continues southern raid
Bill Thurlow will continue his southern raid this weekend when Steal My Thunder is joined by reinforcements Royal Sovereigns and Field Of Gold at Wingatui.
Auckland Cup berth on the line for Sword In Stone
A tilt at next week’s Group 2 Auckland Cup is on the line for stayer Sword In Stone when he heads to Trentham on Sunday...
Talented three-year-old ready for Guineas showdown
Show Pony will be out to continue winning form at stakes level when she heads to Wingatui to contest the Listed Dunedin Guineas.
Three-peat the Perfect Scenario in White Robe
Perfect Scenario is aiming to become the second horse in the last decade to win three-straight editions of the Group 3 White Robe Lodge Weight...
Damask Rose set to bloom in NZB Kiwi
Damask Rose is set to bloom once more when she heads to Ellerslie next week to contest the inaugural $3.5 million NZB Kiwi after winning...
NZB Kiwi contender set to get plenty of Public Attention
Prominent Australian owner Aziz “Ozzie” Kheir has chosen Public Attention to fill the final slot for the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi.
Manners key with local Guineas hope
Shankar Muniandy is vying to score back-to-back victories in Saturday’s Listed Dunedin Guineas but said manners will be key with this year’s contender.
Outovstock on track for another Manawatu feature
Group 3-winning stayer Outovstock will use Saturday’s $350,000 Wairere Falls Classic as a stepping stone towards a tilt at his second Manawatu feature crown.
Fitness the factor for The Grey Goose
What The Grey Goose possesses in talent may be hindered in match fitness when she takes her place in Saturday’s Group 3 Weight For Age...
Dee eyes trans-Tasman three-year-old features
Kiwi three-year-old Savaglee and the New Zealand-bred Evaporate are giving expat jockey Michael Dee plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks.
Road trip looming for Lombardi
Lombardi has rarely ventured out of Canterbury, but over the next month he is set to hit the road, with trainer Bruce Smith keen to...
James and Wellwood set for more time in Ellerslie spotlight
Roger James and Robert Wellwood have played starring roles on many of Ellerslie’s biggest races, and the trainers are hoping to continue that trend on...
Derby picture to be clearer after Guineas
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s bid for a third Group 1 New Zealand Derby title goes on the line at Ellerslie this weekend.
Derby tilt on the line for Hinekaha
Hinekaha will have an opportunity to stamp her Derby credentials against the boys at Ellerslie on Saturday when taking on the Group 2 Avondale Guineas.
Atmospheric up for challenge in 3YO feature
A sterling field has assembled for Saturday’s Listed Uncle Remus Stakes and Cody Cole is looking forward to testing Atmospheric against some of the best.
Allen to ride at Ellerslie
Fresh off recording his 20th Group 1 win aboard Skybird in the Black Caviar Lightning, John Allen will ride a pair of Group contenders at...
NZB Kiwi the focus for Wexford’s Uncle Remus quartet
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are keeping their eye on the Uncle Remus Stakes, as Sethito and Checkmate have their final hit-out before the NZB...
About Time for a Group assignment
About Time will be rewarded for her consistent run of form with a tilt at stakes level for the first time in more than a...
Best Rose blossoms in second appearance
Progressive juvenile Best Rose turned the tables on her key rival at Riccarton Park on Wednesday, scoring an impressive second-up victory.
Hastings fillies chasing elusive maiden at Wanganui
After going through all stages of life together so far, it would be a fitting result for Meltemi and Wild Thyme to break their maiden...
Vegas Queen seeking coveted NZB Kiwi berth
There are only a few slots to fill in the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi, and Vegas Queen will be seeking to secure one of them...
Ellerslie mile crown calling for Belclare
Belclare has had plenty of success raiding the northern riches at Ellerslie, and she’ll be back to do just that in Saturday's Group 1 Otaki-Maori...
Smart 2YO’s Ellerslie performance to decide all
Talented southern filly Miss Ziggy will provide trainer Andrew Carston with answers to her immediate program on Saturday.
Qali Al Farrasha out to shed bridesmaid tag
Qali Al Farrasha will be out to shed her bridesmaid tag when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to compete in the Group 1 Otaki-Maori...