Benner and Wynyard double up at Tauherenikau
Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard took three horses to Tauherenikau on Monday and went within inches of a winning treble on the day. The Otaki...
Tag: 'NZ' page 32 of Tag archive.
Tabata takes Breeders’ Stakes for Cricket legend
Progressive mare Tabata collected her first stakes success when she prevailed in a desperate finish to the Listed Property Brokers Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m)...
Quality trio ready for Australian mission
Co-trainer Andrew Forsman isn’t quite sure what to expect from top stayer The Chosen One when he tackles the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m)...
Cole ends wait for second stakes winner with Taranaki triumph
After producing a Group One winner in just his second season of training, young Byerley Park-based conditioner Steven Cole has had an extended wait to...
Concert Hall escapes serious injury after nasty barrier incident
Trainer Roger James admits he feared the worst as he watched his star mare Concert Hall crash through the outside fence at New Plymouth on...
House of Cartier primed for Tauherenikau task
Well-travelled mare House Of Cartier will have her second start back in New Zealand at Tauherenikau today (Monday 8 Jan) with trainer and co-owner Peter...
Brilliant return from Probabeel
Probabeel is on target to fly the Kiwi flag in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) and the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) after proving...
Marsh savours Group Three double
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh struck Group Three gold in both islands within the space of one special hour on Saturday afternoon. Belle Fascino capped a...
Ruakaka filly strengthens Oaks bid with thrilling victory
Lightly raced filly Spine Tingle sent shivers down the backs of plenty of her potential Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m)...
Collaboration pays off with Cup upset
A joint venture between owner-breeder John Phillips and Riccarton trainer Danny Crozier produced a dream result in Saturday’s Listed Nellies Restaurant and Bar Dunedin Gold...
Back-to-back Guineas for Showemhowitsdone
A rematch of last month’s Listed Gore Guineas (1335m) produced the exact same result on Saturday as Showemhowitsdone edged out The Gift in a tight...
Magneto takes Taranaki two-year-old feature
Promising colt Magneto turned the tables on race rivals Quattro Quinta and Wolfgang when he stormed home along the fence to take out the Group...
James farewells star mare, looks for big run from another
Cambridge trainer Roger James will produce Concert Hall in Saturday’s Group 3 Powerworx Taranaki Cup (1800m) at New Plymouth as a springboard to a campaign...
Lily out to prove Oaks candidacy
Well-related filly Lily’s Lady contests Saturday’s Listed Fasttrack Insurance Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth and trainers Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer are hopeful the...
Kentucky comes to Wingatui
Wingatui trainer Steven Prince may not be partial to a Mint Julep, but he can’t get enough of his in-form galloper by the same name....
Strong hand for Dennis in Dunedin Guineas
Woodlands trainer Robert Dennis ventures to Wingatui on Saturday shouldering a degree of pressure. The 29-year-old horseman will saddle three runners in the Listed Mediaworks...
Auckland is calling for City Slicker
A tilt at the Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie next month is on the line for City Slicker at Wingatui...
Sharrock fillies take home advantage into Oaks Prelude
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will use a home-track feature as a potential launching pad to next month’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New...
Derby prospects on show at Te Rapa
A number of contenders for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 6 were in action at Te Rapa on...
Top Kiwi Galloper Loses Health Battle
Just a few months after his retirement from racing, popular New Zealand gelding Te Akau Shark has died.
McKay excited about promising juvenile
Peter McKay reached the pinnacle of New Zealand racing with Puccini and now the Matamata trainer is vying to reach the same heights with his...
Evergreen galloper primed for local Weight For Age
White Robe Lodge principal Brian Anderton is looking forward to racing at Wingatui on Saturday, a meeting that has long been one of his favourite...
Fiscal Fantasy primed for Taranaki Cup
Diminutive galloper Fiscal Fantasy will be vying to boost her pedigree page even further at New Plymouth on Saturday when she contests the Group 3...
Classic winners impress at Rotorua
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is looking forward to autumn racing with a couple of last season’s Classic winners after their pleasing trials at Rotorua on...
Te Rapa test for Derby favourite
Exciting three-year-old Rocket Spade is tackling older horses at Te Rapa on Wednesday as part of his preparation for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand...