Hunter Durrant named as new Te Akau assistant trainer
Hunter Durrant has been rewarded for his commitment to Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton barn with promotion to assistant trainer for the trans-Tasman operation.
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Mystic Park all class and courage in Stewards’ Stakes
Michael and Matthew Pitman have taken out the Listed Lindauer Stewards’ Stakes with Mystic Park, who was piloted by Sam Weatherley at Riccarton on Saturday.
Mehzebeen completes carnival double with Cup romp
After going into the Cup Carnival without any black-type victories to her name, Mehzebeen leaves with two, including Saturday’s Group 3 New Zealand Cup.
Captured By Love superb in Guineas
Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have taken out the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas with Captured By Love, with Joshua Parr piloting the winner...
Love Poem set for Group 1 back-up
Love Poem will take on some of the best of her generation for the second time in a week when she races in Saturday’s Group...
Costae set for Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas challenge
Emerging filly Costae has taken the rarest of avenues to the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday.
Acquarello claims valuable black-type success
Acquarello has the looks to match her rich pedigree and she’s now added winning black-type form to her record to boost her future broodmare value.
Cool Aza Rene impresses at Riccarton
Family connections make Cool Aza Rene a filly close to Te Akau’s heart and the youngster again did them proud at Riccarton on Wednesday.
Local talents on track for TAB Mile
Dazzling Miss and her stablemate, Sir Albert, will chase their hometown feature in the Group 3 TAB Mile at Riccarton on Wednesday.
Third Decree well-placed in Breeders’ Stakes
Michael and Matthew Pitman have high hopes that Third Decree can go to the next level in the Group 3 Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes on her...
Riccarton test for Horowhenua raider
Josh Shaw admits he is heading a long way this week for just the one run with his mare Predecessor, but he is hoping the...
Canterbury Breeders’ hopes halved for Patterson
Robbie Patterson had hoped to have a two-pronged attack in Wednesday’s Group 3 Canterbury Breeders Stakes, but The Hottie has been ruled out of the...
Faulkner hoping for luck at Riccarton
Richard Stomper will head north to Riccarton on Wednesday where he will get a deserved crack at stakes level for the first time in the...
Matscot on sentimental mission in TAB Mile
Matscot is a force to be reckoned with on his home turf, and on Wednesday, he will contest the Group 3 TAB Mile with a...
Stakes hopes in tip-top order for southern challenges
Tony Pike has Witz End and Acquarello in the feature events on the middle day of the New Zealand Cup carnival at Riccarton.
Illicit Dreams all the way in Pegasus
Illicit Dreams added a blistering front-running win in Saturday’s Listed Pegasus Stakes to her proud record at Riccarton.
Te Akau chasing further New Zealand 2000 Guineas success
Te Akau Racing will be looking to cause a bit of an upset in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas this weekend with their...
Prince testing stakes waters with Tikki
Steven Prince and connections are upbeat about the chances of Tikki in the Listed Pegasus Stakes at Riccarton on Saturday afternoon.
Quartet of Riccarton runners for Isdale on opening day
Clinton Isdale will be represented by two strong chances at Riccarton and he’ll also be keeping a close watch on a pair of other runners...
Quality filly strengthens trainer’s Guineas hand
Love Poem will join Kiwi Skyhawk in Christchurch to bolster Stephen Marsh’s hand in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.
Walsh returns to training ranks
It’s been over two decades since Group 1-winning trainer David Walsh lined up a runner as a trainer, but that drought will come to an...
Jon Ol Rocco impresses in New Zealand Cup trial
Andrew Carston was both relieved and excited for the rest of the spring after Jon Ol Rocco returned to winning form in Saturday’s New Zealand...
The Victress chasing Riccarton black-type success
The Victress has got the nod as Te Akau’s leading black-type chance at Riccarton on Saturday in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m).
Mystic Park makes bold return
Major sprint features are looming large on Mystic Park’s horizon after the classy local kicked off his five-year-old season with victory at Riccarton Park.
Wynne gears up for busy Saturday
Saturday’s Riccarton meeting is shaping up to be a busy afternoon for Samantha Wynne. She has rides in six of the nine races, including four...