Tuxedo all class in Wellington Stakes
The Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray-trained Tuxedo stamped himself as an early New Zealand Derby prospect when winning the Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m).
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Idyllic proves too slick in Levin Stakes
Jockey Kate Hercock has steered Idyllic to an emotion-charged victory in Thursday's Listed Levin Stakes (1200m) at Otaki.
Skew Wiff to chase summer riches
Group 1 winner Skew Wiff is set to avoid the breeding barn for the time being, with connections opting to chase Group 1 glory over...
Drop Of Something set for Wanganui Cup assignment
Wanganui is becoming a happy stomping ground for Matamata raider Drop Of Something and Wayne Hills is hoping that continues in the Wanganui Cup.
Wolfgang to chase Ellerslie feature success
Trainers Peter and Shaun McKay are pressing on with their Group Three performer Wolfgang following his disappointing showing at Pukekohe on Saturday.
La Crique produces stunning finish to claim Pukekohe Group 2
La Crique sprouted wings in the Pukekohe straight on Saturday to come from a near-hopeless position and win the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes.
Nereus returns to winning ways in dramatic Counties Cup
Promising stayer Nereus put his current campaign back on track when he captured an action-packed Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m) on Saturday.
Luberon claims Group 3 Counties Bowl
Quality mare Luberon put a classy field of sprinters to the sword at Pukekohe on Saturday in the Group 3 Counties Bowl (1100m).
Return To Conquer lives up to expectations on debut
Return To Conquer headed into his raceday debut in Saturday’s Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m) with plenty of hype and delivered in spades.
Footes shoot for three black-type prizes at Pukekohe
Pukekohe Park will host four feature races as part of its biggest meeting of the year on Saturday, and Ben and Ryan Foote will have...
Sacred Satono back to defend Counties crown
Sacred Satono will make his fourth appearance at the Counties Cup Day meeting when he defends his title in the Group 3 Counties Bowl at...
Snitzel colts give Te Akau quality 2YO hand
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are confident they have the young firepower to make an early impression in the first of the black type features...
Noble tasked with continuing Cambridge Stud’s hot spring
Lance Noble will attempt to add to a strong run of form for Cambridge Stud when he sends out five runners in Brendan and Jo...
Express Yourself to chase Group 1 Telegraph success
Express Yourself has returned home from her spring campaign in Melbourne and is now on a path towards the Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.
Thurlow sets sights on Pukekohe staying feature
Following a successful New Zealand Cup Carnival at Riccarton, Bill Thurlow is now focused on No Compromise’s tilt at the Group 3 Counties Cup (2100m).
Town Cryer to chase Group 1 success
Group 3 Thompson Handicap winner Town Cryer has another Trentham feature in her sights, taking the next step towards the Group 1 TAB Mufhasa Classic...
World Pool to arrive in NZ in early 2025
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced the arrival of World Pool to two New Zealand thoroughbred meetings in early 2025.
WTR exploring Greenfield site options
The Waikato Thoroughbred Racing board has announced that members have agreed to undertake further work towards a single fit-for-purpose site for racing.
Sumi arrives in time for stunning victory
Allan Sharrock and Sima Mxothwa have combined with Sumi to claim an impressive victory over 1400m at Tauranga on Saturday afternoon.
Mystic Park all class and courage in Stewards’ Stakes
Michael and Matthew Pitman have taken out the Listed Lindauer Stewards’ Stakes with Mystic Park, who was piloted by Sam Weatherley at Riccarton on Saturday.
Mehzebeen completes carnival double with Cup romp
After going into the Cup Carnival without any black-type victories to her name, Mehzebeen leaves with two, including Saturday’s Group 3 New Zealand Cup.
Bella Waters on target for summer features
Moira & Kieran Murdoch have taken out the Group 2 Tauranga Stakes with Bella Waters, who was piloted by Warren Kennedy on Saturday afternoon.
Captured By Love superb in Guineas
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have taken out the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas with Captured By Love, with Joshua Parr piloting the winner...
Love Poem set for Group 1 back-up
Love Poem will take on some of the best of her generation for the second time in a week when she races in Saturday’s Group...
Costae set for Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas challenge
Emerging filly Costae has taken the rarest of avenues to the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday.