Crocetti primed for 2000 Guineas
Daniel Nakhle will be in Christchurch to cheer on his unbeaten three-year-old Crocetti in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton.
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Puntura gearing up for trip south
Puntura will head to Trentham on Saturday to help ready him for a trip south to Riccarton later this month to tackle the Group 3...
Luberon gets green light for 1000 Guineas
The connections of Classic contender Luberon can breathe easy again after the gifted filly produced a flawless trial performance at Cambridge on Thursday.
It’s Business Time extends winning run
It’s Business Time extended her winning sequence to five with another star turn in Saturday’s Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton.
Eulogy Show impresses at Riccarton
Eulogy Show has enhanced her prospects of getting a start in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) next month with an unflinching effort at...
Impendabelle claims drama-filled Soliloquy Stakes
Impendabelle is now a Group Two winner at the ages of both two and three, surviving a protest to take out a chaotic running of...
Burn To Shine wins Group 3 War Decree Stakes
Cambridge visitor Burn To Shine threw his name into the mix of serious contenders for the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) next month...
It’s Business Time building towards black-type goal
The Group 3 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) is looming large on the horizon for exciting mare It’s Business Time from the Mark Walker & Sam...
The Buffer impresses in Riccarton triumph
The Buffer showcased his fighting spirit, surging between runners to clinch victory in the Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton.
Trobriand shows class at Riccarton
Classy customer Trobriand defied a late drift in betting to run out a worthy winner of the Guineas Trial (1400m) at Riccarton.
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...
Viva Vienna salutes in Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes
Viva Vienna confirmed she will be a major contender for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m).
Lady Telena impresses at Riccarton
Underrated galloper Lady Telena continued a good run of recent form with a comfortable victory at Riccarton on Saturday.
Te Akau armed with strong Riccarton hand
Te Akau Racing is set to continue its successful southern spring campaign at Riccarton on Saturday, boasting several top contenders for the upcoming races.
Te Akau unleash serious spring contenders
Te Akau Racing's unmistakable tangerine and blue colours once again signalled their formidable presence in South Island racing at Riccarton.
Illicit Dreams to kick off Guineas prep at Riccarton
Stakes winner Illicit Dreams will kick-off her preparation toward the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas in November when she heads to Riccarton on Saturday.
Robinson hoping to strike on home track
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is upbeat about his stable’s chances at their two local meetings this week, with Boot It Scooter set to lineup on...
Lord Spencer brings up overdue maiden win
Wanganui hurdler Lord Spencer was rewarded for his consistency at Riccarton on Saturday when breaking through for his maiden hurdle victory.
Prince Alby returns in style
Prince Alby improved from a game effort in last weekend’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton to charge home out wide and win at...
West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title
Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash.
Louie Louie looking to bounce back at Riccarton
Steven Woodsford may not have got the result with Louie Louie in the Group 3 Winter Cup, but he is hoping for a consolation prize...
Ashley Frye to make riding return
Former stakes-winning apprentice jockey Ashley Frye will be back in the saddle at Riccarton on Wednesday, but this time in the amateur ranks.
Locals enjoy successful start to home carnival
Local trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman made a pleasing start to the Grand National Festival of Racing on Saturday with Makabar winning.
Happy Star primed for Grand National Hurdles defence
Outstanding hurdler Happy Star showed he was at peak fitness to defend his Hospitality NZ Grand National Hurdles (4200m) crown next weekend.
Belardo Boy claims Group 3 Winter Cup
Belardo Boy claimed the first stakes race of the new season when he came with a determined late run to capture the Group 3 Winter...