Kennedy taking on training challenge
Warren Kennedy has made waves in the New Zealand jockey ranks since moving from South Africa, and now his wife, Barbara, is hoping to do...
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Dawn of a new era for Williams’s
It will be the dawn of a new era for trainers Peter and Dawn Williams, as they get ready for the next stage of their...
Nakhle duo primed for Te Rapa assignments
Promising mare Pour The Wine is set to bring the curtain down on a successful season when she heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to...
Black type reward for Saint Alice in Kaimai Stakes
Underrated mare Saint Alice added valuable winning black type to her blossoming career record when she took out the Listed Kaimai Stakes in a blanket...
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.
Desert Lightning thrashes rivals in Aotearoa Classic
There was no denying Desert Lightning his place at the top of the tree in the inaugural $1 million Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on...
Williams team take on the hotshots at Ellerslie
Peter and Dawn Williams will take on the Karaka Millions meeting’s two hottest favourites with their pair of runners at Ellerslie’s blockbuster on Saturday.
Volare out to continue strong run for Williams stable
Peter and Dawn Williams have had an outstanding strike rate over the last few weeks, and they will try to continue their hot form at...
Desert Lightning triumphs in take two of TAB Classic
In a race thrown into disarray by a false start, four-year-old Desert Lightning stood tall and claimed his first Group 1 victory in the TAB...
Williams aiming for third Group 1 strike at Trentham
Peter and Dawn Williams have fond memories in past editions of the Group 1 TAB Classic, and they are hoping another crown lies ahead with...
Geldof pleases in Ruakaka trial
Peter and Dawn Williams have high hopes for their promising three-year-old gelding, Geldof, following his impressive 1050m trial win at Ruakaka on Tuesday.
Experience to benefit promising Marengo
Impressive debut winner Marengo will step out at Te Rapa on Saturday as one of a trio of runners for Byerley Park trainers Peter and...
Trial winner set to add performance to pedigree
The well-bred Just A Floozie’s trial performances have provided ample evidence that she has inherited a good share of the family ability.
Smart debut suggests more to come for Marengo
The time given to allow promising three-year-old Marengo to grow into himself by his connections, paid a handsome dividend on the weekend.
Pukekohe feature a possibility for Desert Lightning
Quality three-year-old Desert Lightning may be given another chance to add to his three-year-old record after his effort in the Group 3 Manawatu Classic.
Lightning poised to strike in Classic
South Auckland trainers Peter and Dawn Williams have all but ruled out a hit-and-run Sydney finale to end Desert Lightning's three-year-old season.
Desert Lightning set to strike in Derby
Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are hoping they can upset the applecart when they head to Te Rapa on Saturday. The South Auckland couple will...
Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas
Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) when he narrowly defeated Waitak to...
Derby hope confirmed Pukekohe runner
Group One performer Desert Lightning is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless...
Patience key to Group contender
Promising three-year-old I’mintowin has required careful handling and rewarded that approach last time out with a strong performance to break his maiden. The son of...
Media Sensation in glorious victory in New Zealand 1000 Guineas
Visiting northern filly Media Sensation shrugged off a chequered trip to Christchurch to claim her maiden Group One victory in Saturday’s Gavelhouse.com New Zealand 1000...
Promising three-year-old to debut
Byerley Park trainers Peter and Dawn Williams will take three horses north to Ruakaka on Wednesday in the hope of recording their maiden victories. Promising...
Spanish Whisper wins 2018 Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes
Peter and Dawn Williams will please rival trainers if they play the waiting game with Spanish Whisper. The husband and wife team produced the daughter...