Tag: 'Opunake Cup'

Justaskme amazes in Opunake Cup triumph

Justaskme produced a sensational late run to claim victory in the feature event at New Plymouth on Saturday, the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m).

Wessex chasing Opunake Cup success

Trainer Andrew Forsman is hunting more black-type with Wessex when she heads south to New Plymouth on Saturday to tackle the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m).

Helena Baby seeking Opunake Cup three-peat

Group One performer Helena Baby gets his chance to try and make it a hat-trick of wins in the Listed Opunake Cup at New Plymouth...

Patterson hoping Secret Amour can cap ‘outstanding’ season

Robbie Patterson is relying on Secret Amour to crown an outstanding season for his Taranaki stable in the Listed Opunake Cup.

Stallone with Stakes targets on radar

Stakes targets are looming on the horizon for Stallone following his win at Awapuni on Saturday afternoon for trainer Anna Clement.
Darci La Bella

Sharrock grabs winning treble at Hastings

New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock made the most of a five-and-a-half-hour road trip to Hastings on Saturday when he secured a one hundred percent winning...
Sanibel

Sanibel upsets in Tauranga feature

Underrated mare Sanibel upset the applecart when she took out the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) at Tauranga on Saturday. The Shane Brown-trained Woodville...
Justaskme

Special result for Sharrock in Opunake Cup

Local trainer Allan Sharrock gained a special result on his home track on Saturday to round out a record-breaking season for his New Plymouth-based stable....
Pop Star Princess

Pop Star Princess aiming to bow out a winner

Cambridge trainer Fred Cornege is refusing to get involved in the sentiment surrounding stable star Pop Star Princess’ likely final start for the stable in...
Elen Nicholas

Nicholas scores Avondale treble

Apprentice jockey Elen Nicholas experienced her best day in the saddle at Avondale on Wednesday, riding home a treble of winners. The Welsh national had...
Tavis Court

Opunake Cup test for Tavis Court

Although New Plymouth Raceway is on Tavis Court’s backdoor-step, the seasoned Hawera galloper will have his first start at the Taranaki track this weekend. The...
Atullibigeal

Henderson juvenile Hong Kong bound

Stakes-winning two-year-old Atullibigeal has been sold and will continue his career in Hong Kong. Prepared by Te Awamutu horseman Carl Henderson, the son of Street...
Tavis Court

Tavis Court all class at Awapuni

Consistent performer Tavis Court added to an impressive career record when he bolted away with an open 1400m contest at Awapuni on Saturday. The Anna...
Cross Roads

Innes prepared to play patient game with impressive Hastings winner.

Opaki trainer Gerald Innes picked up a welcome winning double at Hastings and has high hopes he can keep that success going through the deeds...
Helena Baby

Helena Baby from well-known Windsor family

The John Bell-trained Helena Baby has been the star find of winter racing in New Zealand, with Saturday’s Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) triumph his most...
Helena Baby

Helena Baby takes Opunake Cup

Progressive galloper Helena Baby took the next step in his burgeoning career in stunning fashion when he simply decimated his rivals in Saturday’s Listed Powerworx...
Seventh Up

Ruakaka first up for Seventh Up

Group 2 winner Seventh Up will make his raceday return on Saturday when he contests the Trigg Construction (1200m) at Ruakaka. The Shelley Hale-trained eight-year-old...
Opunake Cup runner Longchamp

Longchamp can repeat the win in Listed Opunake Cup

Tavistock gelding Longchamp will be looking to go back-to-back in the Listed Opunake Cup at New Plymouth on Saturday. Trainer Andrew Campbell is happy with...