Ritani scores brave win
Trainers Kerry and Ian Taplin had their hearts in their mouths when their mare Ritani looked like she would be headed in the Ascot Sports...
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Babylon Berlin searching for stakes victory
Consistent filly Babylon Berlin will be looking for her first stakes victory at Te Rapa on Saturday-week when she contests the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’...
O’Sullivan and Scott pair on target for Queensland carnival
Stablemates Dragon Leap and Spring Heat furthered their preparations for a tilt at the Brisbane Winter Carnival with a day out at Te Rapa on...
Richards shakes off frustrating day at Royal Randwick
Trainer Jamie Richards was taking a philosophical approach to his day at Royal Randwick on Saturday after watching three of his stable stars perform with...
Bishara proud of champion mare despite Randwick defeat
Nick Bishara is a sucker for punishment. The affable Aucklander spent part of his Sunday morning watching video replays of the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth...
Promising mare takes first black type trophy
Matamata visitor Roch ‘N’ Horse put a disappointing last start performance behind her when she produced a powerful closing burst to take out the Listed...
Emotional win for Big Mike in Hawke’s Bay Cup
There was definitely a catch in the voice of co-trainer Shaun Phelan as he described just what the victory of stable favourite Big Mike means...
Avantage makes it nine Group One wins with Te Rapa triumph
Despite being delayed a week, the Group 1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) lived up to its billing as one of the...
Johnson delighted with Group One pick-up ride
A lot can change in a week and the misfortune of the races being abandoned mid program at Te Aroha has resulted in leading jockey...
Baker looking to further enhance impressive Sydney Cup record
Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are down to just one runner in the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m), with five-year-old entire The Chosen...
Davies holds strong hand in Poverty Bay Cup
New Plymouth trainer Emma Davies holds a strong hand in the Vintech Pacific Poverty Bay Cup (2500m) at Hastings on Saturday. The Taranaki horsewoman will...
Stakes targets await Ritani
Seven-win mare Ritani is on trial for stakes targets when she lines up in the Ascot Sports Bar Handicap (1600m) at Ascot Park on Sunday....
Venue change ideal for Coventina Bay
The abandonment of Te Aroha’s Group One meeting last Saturday could be a blessing in disguise for Coventina Bay. The Taranaki mare was set to...
Explosive family gives Muollo another Group One win
The success of New Zealand-bred horses in the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) continued last Saturday with Explosive Jack taking out the Sydney Classic. The...
Bishara staying home to watch Verry Elleegant
Nicholas Bishara would love nothing more than to be trackside at Randwick to watch his star mare Verry Elleegant contest Saturday’s $A4 million Group 1...
Riddell excited to ride in Group One for great mate
Jonathan Riddell would love nothing more than to ride a Group One winner for his great mate Ben Foote. He will get his chance in...
McDonald ready for round two
Leading Sydney jockey James McDonald can’t wait to hop back aboard Verry Elleegant and act out their revenge against Addeybb in the Group 1 Queen...
Phelan taking a step back from riding
Heading across the Tasman to join his good mate Aaron Kuru to ride in Australia is very tempting for jumps jockey Shaun Phelan, but he...
Rondinella Following Proven Path To Sydney Cup Glory
Randwick-based trainer John O'Shea is looking for a sense of deja vu with his Sydney Cup contender Rondinella on Saturday.
Bright staying future for Mongolian Khan 3YO
One of the highlights of the Mornington program on Tuesday was the dominant victory of lightly-tried New Zealand bred three-year-old Made By Khan. The Matt...
Richards excited to dust off passport
Leading New Zealand trainer Jamie Richards has experienced plenty of success in Australia over the last 12 months, he just hasn’t been able to be...
Pike’s Australian hopefuls on show at Hastings
Tony Pike is hoping several of his team can book themselves a trip to Australia when they head to Hastings on Saturday. The Cambridge trainer...
Gibbs holds strong hand at home meeting
Ruakaka trainer Chris Gibbs turned his hand to being an arborist at his local track on Tuesday in order to ensure Ruakaka’s Wednesday meeting went...
Wexford duo return home
Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Rocket Spade and Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) runner-up Sir Charles Road will return home following their exertions...
Hit and run Sydney raid for Bavella
The Cambridge Stud colours of Brendan and Jo Lindsay will be in full force on Saturday in Sydney through top-class mare Probabeel in the Group...