Savaglee brilliant in Levin Classic
Savaglee stepped out for the first time since his victory in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas and destroyed a small field in the Group 2...
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O’Leary colours strike again in Trentham Stakes
A remarkable run for owner-breeders Humphrey and Fiona O’Leary kept on rolling at Trentham on Saturday with Whangaehu taking out the Group 3 Trentham Stakes.
Patience pays off with Mad Max
Eye-catching galloper Mad Max delivered on the promise he showed early in his career with a rewarding maiden victory for Andrew Forsman at Otaki on...
Bergerson duo on song for weekend assignments
The Roydon Bergerson-trained pair of Town Cryer and Wingman readied for their weekend Group assignments at Trentham with an exhibition gallop at Otaki.
Apt New Zealand resumption for Logan
Donna Logan will return to her old stomping ground of Ruakaka on Tuesday to resume her training career in New Zealand after plying her trade...
Wind Of Change set to chase Sydney success before breeding season
Wind of Change was able to shed her bridesmaid tag at Ellerslie on Thursday just in the nick of time ahead of her looming trip...
Snazzytavi kicks off summer campaign at Te Rapa
Top mare Snazzytavi is ready to kick off her summer campaign, which will revolve around further Group One weight-for-age opportunities.
Savaglee to target Group 1 Australian Guineas
Savaglee will be given the opportunity to maximise his stallion potential on Australian soil and will take his first steps toward that goal on his...
Change of tactics for Witz End in Te Rapa Group 3
Bold front-runner Witz End is likely to be seen in a different role in Saturday’s Group 3 J Swap Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.
Canheroc chasing further Cups success
Canheroc has just one Cup to his name, but trainer Chris Wood is keen to double that haul at Te Rapa on Saturday to tackle...
Cody Cole ready to cut the ribbons on Ancroft Stud’s Luna Star
Ancroft Stud have not been short of top-quality fillies in recent years, and on Friday at Tauranga, Cody Cole will kick off the career of...
Ladies Man surges to Group 1 glory at Trentham
Opie Bosson moved to the brink of a Group One milestone with an outstanding ride on Ladies Man to take out Saturday’s TAB Mufhasa Classic...
Sethito leads home stable quinella in Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes
The form of Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott’s three-year-olds continued at Ellerslie as they filled the quinella in the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes.
Babylon Berlin outguns quality Group 3 field
Babylon Berlin led her rivals a merry dash when she outgunned a small but quality field in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie...
Wingman hands Luke Currie first NZ triumph
Visiting Australian jockey Luke Currie made his New Zealand debut a winning one with a last-to-first performance on Wingman at Trentham.
Pearl Of Alsace looking to end racing career on Group 1 high
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray hope a return to Pearl of Alsace's favourite track might allow her to cap her CV with a Group One...
Luke Currie travels to New Zealand for Group 1 tilt
Leading Australian jockey Luke Currie will make his first appearance in New Zealand with seven rides on Saturday’s Group One card at Trentham.
Wexford’s roll continues with Cheaha
Impressive debutant Cheaha was the latest of Wexford Stables’ three-year-olds to step into the winner’s circle at Arawa Park on Wednesday.
Cat ready for bold play in Mufhasa Classic
Robbie Patterson is confident One Bold Cat can be a major player this weekend in his pursuit for another top-flight title.
3YO in mix for feature Group 1 sprint test
A crack at a major summer sprinting prize against the older horses hasn’t been ruled out for quality three-year-old Poetic Champion.
La Crique chasing Group 1 glory at Trentham
La Crique hasn’t returned to Trentham since she won the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m), but will line up in Saturday’s Group 1 TAB...
Babylon Berlin set for Ellerslie Group 3 tilt
Well-performed speed merchant Babylon Berlin will strip a fitter mare for Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes assignment at Ellerslie.
Hunter Durrant named as new Te Akau assistant trainer
Hunter Durrant has been rewarded for his commitment to Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton barn with promotion to assistant trainer for the trans-Tasman operation.
Derby prospect Bourbon Proof set for unlikely Ellerslie challenge
The best will be seen of promising colt Bourbon Proof when he transitions to middle distance racing, but Stephen Marsh is confident he can strike...
Midnight Blue set to chase NZ feature success
Midnight Blue has proven to be an astute purchase by Te Akau Racing and the eight-year-old gelding is looking to continue to prove his worth...