Kelvin Tyler chasing further Winter Cup success
Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler will return to Riccarton on Saturday with three live chances for another win in the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m).
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Synthetic specialist Doubtful Sound wins again at Riccarton
An online purchase of $4700 has turned into more than $63,000 in stakes with synthetic specialist Doubtful Sound, who played another starring role at Riccarton.
Hong Kong calling exciting juvenile
Trainer Danny Crozier has lofty ambitions with Imptee next season following his debut win on Saturday, however, overseas interest may curtail those plans.
Patterson nears season goal with Catherinenz success
Robbie Patterson has one final box to tick in a phenomenal season for his stable, and the win of Catherinenz at Riccarton brought him within...
Lofty’s Gift looking to extend picket fence at Riccarton
Robert Dennis is making the long trek north to Riccarton with two contenders, including Lofty’s Gift who is shooting for her fifth straight win.
Tyler on the hunt for further Amberley Cup success
Kelvin Tyler will be looking to record his fourth win in the Greenwood Amberley Cup (1600m) when he treks north to Riccarton on Saturday.
Pitman has eye on $100,000 prize with Zoulander
Michael Pitman is hoping Zoulander has done enough to qualify for a lucrative polytrack target during Riccarton’s Grand National Festival of Racing in August.
Robinson quintet target home track success
Lance Robinson won’t have to trek far this week, with the Riccarton trainer set to line-up five runners at his home track’s synthetic double-header meetings.
Top southern stable has abundance of firepower
Leading South Island trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are expected to be a formidable force to be reckoned with in the coming days.
Robinson holds strong hand at local meeting
Lance Robinson holds a strong hand heading into Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday, and he is hopeful he can snare a couple of winners on...
Promising filly collects southern consolation
While missing a chance for valuable black-type three weeks prior, promising filly Dangerous Liaisons was able to finish her South Island mission at Riccarton.
Zoulander heads Pitman winning quartet at Riccarton
Michael and Matthew Pitman’s outstanding carnival continued on Saturday at Riccarton Park, with Zoulander pulling off a tough victory in the Open Sprint.
Harlech finds winners’ enclosure after long absence
Fan favourite Harlech has finally found his way to the winners’ enclosure following more than three and a half years since his last victory, racing...
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.
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.