Tag: 'Riccarton Park'

Consistent Elegant Lady to tackle Breeders’ Stakes

Te Akau Racing mare Elegant Lady will look to build on her South Island record when contesting the Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes at Riccarton...
Stella Splendida

Te Akau’s southern charge set to continue at Riccarton

The tangerine and blue silks of Te Akau Racing command respect at each Riccarton Park meeting, and the stable will present a strong team of...

Lucrative bonus announced for 2000 Guineas

A $100,000 bonus will be rewarded to the owners of the first three placegetters in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton...

Lady Telena impresses at Riccarton

Underrated galloper Lady Telena continued a good run of recent form with a comfortable victory at Riccarton on Saturday.
Michael Pitman

Pitman’s poised to strike on Riccarton Synthetic

Local trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are hoping they can put some breathing room between themselves and Andrew Carston in the race to the South...
Tim Mills

Return of Winter Cup continues Riccarton’s rebound

The last few weeks have put a spring in the step of the team at Riccarton Park. Earlier in the year, the Covid-19 pandemic had...
Michael Pitman

Synthetic track in Christchurch gets thumbs-up

Racing every week at Riccarton. It’s a distinct possibility and something that excites the South Island’s leading trainer Michael Pitman, who trains in partnership with...