Tag: 'Pukekohe'

Snazzytavi

Snazzytavi pleases in Pukekohe trial

Standout middle-distance mare Snazzytavi is set to shoot for a Group One treble after pleasing her connections at Thursday’s Pukekohe trials.
La Crique

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

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 Counties Bowl

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

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.
Babylon Berlin

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...
Sam Bergerson

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...
Bill Thurlow

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).

Kelsos have another exciting filly on their hands

Ken and Bev Kelso have a knack for unearthing quality fillies, and they may have another one on their hands in Levakia, who broke her...
Sulabella

Bradley’s Sulabella on the hunt for further success at Pukekohe

Michelle Bradley had to settle for second in her hometown feature over the weekend and she’s hoping to go one better with Sulabella at Pukekohe...
Rihaan Goyaram

Goyaram breaks through at Pukekohe

Rihaan Goyaram has added his name to the growing list of successful expat Mauritian jockeys in NZ after he posted his first win aboard Niagara...
Paul Richards

Richards to head north with Rhythm ‘N’ Spice

Paul Richards will head north to Pukekohe on Wednesday with just the one runner, but he is hoping that is enough to add to his...
Stephen Autridge

Loch Katrine set for Heavy Pukekohe test

A Heavy 10 track at Pukekohe Park was the key to Loch Katrine’s biggest career success as a juvenile, and the filly will meet the...

Cody Cole strong handed at Pukekohe

A successful season is nearing a close for Cody Cole and the trainer has three strong chances to extend his personal best tally of winners...

Little Bit Of Love completes Wexford’s trans-Tasman double

Wexford Stables enjoyed a winning day on both sides of the Tasman on Saturday, including another win for breakthrough performer Little Bit Of Love at...

Heavy going only concern for Harrison

Ken Harrison is looking forward to heading to Pukekohe on Saturday, where he will have a team of horses that are expected to feature prominently.
Stephen Marsh

Marsh quartet primed for Pukekohe

After a flurry of winners in the final few days of May, Stephen Marsh hopes to extend that good form into June with a talented...

Little Bit Of Love chasing four-straight at Pukekohe

Progressive galloper Little Bit Of Love will aim to complete his preparation on a high this Saturday at Pukekohe, chasing a fourth-straight victory.

Melvin guides first winner at Pukekohe

Tayla Melvin had an afternoon to remember at Pukekohe Park, riding her first winner in the saddle aboard the Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson-trained Devoted.

Mary Shan all class at Pukekohe

Mary Shan gave her rivals a start and a beating at Pukekohe on Saturday when she cleared out for a hollow victory in the second...

Heavy track delight for Highlighter at Pukekohe

A strong tempo and heavy track conditions at Pukekohe was the perfect winning combination for Highlighter, as the talented mare put her rivals away comfortably.

Late gamble brings black-type reward for Wiles

Dean Wiles didn't have the Listed Champagne Stakes on the radar for Southern Warrior, but he changed his mind a couple of weeks ago, and...

Star Shadow out to set new mark for Walker and Bergerson

Star Shadow has the chance to break new ground for New Zealand’s leading stable when she lines up as a hot favourite in the Listed...