Deserved reward for Discretion Rules at Riccarton
Discretion Rules cracked his maiden victory in fine style after a string of minor placings when taking out the Listed Berkley Stud Champagne Stakes.
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Stable favourite could be NZ Cup bound
Michael Pitman has a soft spot for gelding Star Ballot and believes he is capable of contesting the Group 3 New Zealand Cup on his...
Te Akau hunting juvenile riches
Te Akau Racing will be vying to score juvenile stakes titles on opposite ends of the country on Saturday, with runners heading to Riccarton and...
Kennedy & Furlong chasing home track Stakes success
Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong will again target a black-type feature on their home track on Saturday with a pair of contrasting juvenile contenders.
Atchamah enjoying life in the Garden City
Last season’s Champion South Island apprentice jockey Yogesh Atchamah moved to Christchurch at the start of the year, and he is loving every moment.
Patience pays off with foundation mare
No Rain Ever recorded her first stakes win when taking out the Listed Warstep Stakes, adding to her placing in the Listed Uncle Remus Stakes...
Allpress and Pitman’s register 100th win as combination
South Island racing icon Michael Pitman teamed up with jockey Lisa Allpress to celebrate another notable milestone at Riccarton.
Green Luck causes upset in Canterbury Gold Cup
Well-travelled veteran Green Luck delivered a career highlight for Timaru trainer Stephanie Faulkner when claiming Saturday's Group 3 Canterbury Gold Cup.
Patterson looks to add to black-type haul
Robbie Patterson has already won more Group and Listed races this season as any other in his career, and he can add to that tally...
Matscot looking to end campaign on winning note
Fresh off his rich payday at Riccarton, Matscot will return to the Christchurch track this weekend in search of more feature spoils.
Times Ticking out to defend Canterbury Gold Cup crown
Wairarapa gelding Times Ticking has an affinity with the South Island, and he will be looking to extend that record when he heads to Riccarton...
Pitman eyes landmark Saturday at Riccarton
Michael Pitman and his son Matthew have four horses plus six emergencies entered for the Southern Alps Challenge, headed by the favourite Mystic Park.
Te Akau Racing welcoming Riccarton challenge
With the curtain coming down on the racing career of Imperatriz, they are now looking forward to unveiling their next potential star at Riccarton.
Burgie wins South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes
Talented mare Burgie turned a frustrating campaign around with a powerful finish to win Saturday’s Group 3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes.
Matscot wins Hororata Gold Cup at Riccarton
Progressive galloper Matscot delivered on punter’s expectations when the race favourite ($2.40) took out the Hororata Gold Cup (1800m) at Riccarton.
Miss Layla targets another feature mile at Riccarton
Miss Layla will shoot for another major prize over the same course and trip as her first black type win in this weekend's Group 3...
In-form partnership chase Breeders’ crown with Dazzling Miss
Dazzling Miss will contest Saturday's Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeder’s Stakes, and owners Joe and Max Smithies are hoping the winning form continues.
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...
Ears Back to line-up in Group 3 company at Riccarton
Ears Back will head to Riccarton on Saturday in search of black-type in the Group 3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
Smart mare building toward return to stakes company
Miss Layla is already a black-type winner on her home track and the talented mare will be given the opportunity to double her tally next...
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...
Sir Albert tops a stellar day for Terri Rae
Terri Rae had plenty to celebrate on her home track of Riccarton Park on Saturday, recording a winning treble capped off by the ever-improving Sir...
Te Akau land early milestone
After reaching the 99 mark on Wednesday at Matamata, Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were swift in recording their 100th domestic winner for the 2023/24...
The Radiant One a class above in Timaru Stakes
The Dennis brothers were back in the limelight at Riccarton on Saturday as their royally bred mare The Radiant One took out the Listed Timaru...
Take two for Live Drama
Live Drama will be looking to get her summer preparation back on track at Riccarton on Saturday in the Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes.