Patience pays off as The Scunner salutes first-up at Otaki
Ashley Meadows’ patient handling of The Scunner is bringing its rewards on the racetrack, with the exciting talent kicking off his six-year-old season with a...
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Campbell excited by juvenile colt ahead of Otaki debut
Andrew Campbell is excited about the prospects of his promising juvenile Singletary, and he is looking forward to kicking off his career on Friday at...
Group 2 mare Marotiri Molly ready for Otaki black-type return
Group Two winner Marotiri Molly returned in style at Foxton trials, cruising to a seven-length win ahead of her April 12 return at Otaki.
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...
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).
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.
Rolls looking to end frustrating NZ trip on high
Australian visitor Rolls is aiming to finish a frustrating trans-Tasman mission on a high note at Otaki on Saturday afternoon.
Read About It justifies favouritism in Listed Ryder Stakes
Robbie Patterson is excited about what the future might hold for Read About It after he outclassed his opposition in Saturday’s Listed Ryder Stakes.
Opawa Jack makes mess of rivals at Otaki
Apprentice rider Lily Sutherland followed her pre-race instructions perfectly to land rugged four-year-old Opawa Jack an impressive winner at Otaki.
Marsh looking to gain momentum ahead of new season
Stephen Marsh is hoping the final weekend of the 2023–24 season will give his stable some momentum to take into the new season.
Best is yet to come for Bambry’s Opawa Jack
Opawa Jack has come of age in his four-year-old autumn preparation and his trainer Chrissy Bambry anticipates the best is still yet to come.
Solidify bounces back to winning form at Otaki
Up-and-coming stayer Solidify notched up his fifth career victory on Saturday afternoon for trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson.
Chase leads all the way at Otaki
An inch perfect front running ride by Kate Hercock paved the way for former Group 1 performer Chase to return to the winners’ enclosure at...
Mr Mojo Risin’ claims Listed ANZAC Mile at Otaki
Cambridge raider Mr Mojo Risin’ capitalised on a dream rail run to capture his first stakes victory when he claimed the Listed Anzac Mile (1600m)...
Lightning Jack ready to strike in ANZAC Mile
Riverton galloper Lightning Jack will aim for back-to-back victories on his adopted home track of Otaki on Thursday when contesting the Listed ANZAC Mile.
Queensland trip on agenda for progressive Imwonderfultonight
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for Imwonderfultonight and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend.
Punt Drunk: Is a five-year suspension too long for a dacking?
The autumn racing carnivals are well and truly underway in Melbourne and Sydney, but the team at Punt Drunk has its attention drawn to several...
Wilson excited by Pariah gelding set to debut at Otaki
Australian stallion Pariah is living up to his name across the Tasman, with the former Arrowfield Stud stallion set to have just his third New...
La Crique claims Group 1 WFA Classic
Katrina & Simon Alexander celebrated one of their most satisfying moments, with La Crique’s triumphant turnaround in the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.
Derby a possibility for Solidify
Graeme Rogerson has bigger and better things in mind for all of his runners at Otaki on Saturday, including a quick back-up into the Group...
Colgan looking to strike at Otaki
Vinnie Colgan will trek down to Otaki on Saturday to partner exciting four-year-old Desert Lightning in the Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.
Legarto clash looms on Ladies Man’s horizon
Ladies Man will compete in the Otaki-Maori WFA Classic this Saturday, but Allan Sharrock is already looking at a potential clash with Legarto in a...
Mark Twain out to strengthen trainers’ carnival claims
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will take a trip to Otaki this weekend to earn them an even greater share of the spotlight during the...
Patterson’s Taranaki operation flying high again
Robbie Patterson is enjoying another stellar season and is firmly on target to eclipse the heroics of his stable in the 2022/23 term.
La Crique hunting Otaki Group 1 success
Simon & Katrina Alexander's Group One winner La Crique is heading south on Saturday to tackle the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) at Otaki.