New Plymouth to host Rosie Myers benefit raceday
The New Zealand racing industry will continue to support the recovery of injured jockey Rosie Myers with a benefit raceday at New Plymouth next Thursday....
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Allpress back doing what she does best
Less than nine weeks after undergoing major surgery, leading jockey Lisa Allpress was back in business at Trentham on Sunday riding winners. The effervescent fourty-five-year-old...
Mehrtens delivers special win
Mehrtens added a bright spot to a tough week with an impressive victory at Hawera on Saturday. Ridden by Mereana Hudson, the six-year-old son of...
Blueblood primed for Windsor Park Plate
Matamata trainers Ken and Bev Kelso know what it takes to win the Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m). The duo prepared quality mare Xanadu...
Bonham goes bang
Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard unleashed a smart filly at Woodville on Thursday when first-starter Bonham cruised to victory in the NZB Insurance Pearl Series...
Hastings milestone may be on cards
Alchemia could provide Katrina and Simon Alexander with a memorable milestone at Hastings on Saturday if she lives up to the promise she has shown...
Macnab in winning groove
Almost two years after suffering serious head injuries in a race fall, apprentice jockey Sarah Macnab has made a fine start to the 2020-21 season....
Captaintwinkletoes dances to maiden victory
The aptly named Captaintwinkletoes showed his race rivals a clean pair of heels as he put a maiden win on the board at Awapuni on...
Rosewood chases elusive stakes win
Taranaki owner-trainer Marilyn Paewai would love nothing more than to see her star winter performer Rosewood claim a deserved stakes win at Riccarton this weekend....
Myers revitalised ahead of racing’s return
The constant barrage of riding can take its toll on the enjoyment factor for many jockeys, however, the COVID-19 enforced hiatus from their grueling schedule...
Blanket finish to Oaks Prelude
The judge at New Plymouth had his work cut out on Saturday when less than half a length separated six of the fillies engaged in...
Lilikoi races away with Eulogy Stakes
Matamata visitor Lilikoi showed she was on track for further age-group riches this summer with a comprehensive victory in Saturday’s Group 3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes...
Lindsay pair target Guineas spoils
South Auckland trainer Lance Noble will line-up two fillies in the Group 1 gavelhouse.com New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on Saturday. The Brendan...
Duplicity shines in Metropolitan Trophy
Central Districts stayer Duplicity showed he is ready to go one better in next Saturday’s Group 3 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup (3200m) when he...
Hastings trainers in search of Auckland Pesos
Jamie Richards wasn’t the only New Zealand trainer who had a smile on his face after Melody Belle’s dominant win in the Group 1 Empire...
Northern filly plays winning tune at Trentham
Pukekohe visitor Play That Song backed up an impressive debut win at Ruakaka earlier in the month with another dominant performance to take out the...
Myers hungry for Tarzino success
Manawatu jockey Rosie Myers will step into uncharted territory when she teams up with Aalaalune in Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings. A...
Waikato pair Lock in on New Plymouth targets
Te Aroha conditioner Peter Lock will take two runners south for Saturday’s New Plymouth meeting and he believes both horses are winning chances. Six-year-old gelding...
Jockey indebted to fellow rider for Group One chance
Samantha Wynne will have a fellow jockey to thank if she strikes the jackpot at Hastings on Saturday. She has picked up the ride on...
Scott Base scores upset win in Karaka Million 3yo Classic
A devastating finishing burst has carried Scott Base to an upset victory in the inaugural running of the $1million Karaka 3YO Classic (1600m). The lightly...
Boxachocolates hard to beat on quick backup in G3 Manawatu Cup
Local runner Boxachocolates indicated he will be one of the horses to beat in this Saturday’s Group 3 Manawatu Cup (2100m) after registering a comprehensive...