Partnership strikes another stakes winning blow
An association that provided Cambridge Stud principals Brendan and Jo Lindsay with their breakthrough Group 1 success has again come up trumps at stakes level.
Tag: 'Rotorua Cup'
Valuable Rotorua Cup win for Cambridge Stud homebred
Bella Waters was thrown in at the deep end for Saturday’s Listed Rotorua Cup, but she proved that she belonged at black-type level with a...
Cup test for The Fearless One
Robbie Patterson is hoping to see a glimpse of The Fearless One’s true staying talent in Saturday’s Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m) at Arawa Park.
Valuable Rotorua Cup win for Poser
Up and coming stayer Poser showed just how tough she is when producing a determined finish to claim victory in the Listed Rotorua Cup (2200m).
Fall hasn’t put Phelan off Warrnambool return
Shaun Phelan’s first visit to the Warrnambool carnival didn’t go as planned and the Cambridge horseman is keen on a return to tend to unfinished...
Big Mike begins last hurrah
Evergreen galloper Big Mike will commence what will likely be his last preparation when he lines-up in the Floyd & Toy Real Estate Property Brokers...
Rising Storm provides tonic for Bishara
Despite feeling completely drained of energy after his day at the races at Pukekohe on Saturday, Nick Bishara had a broad smile on his face...
Soprano Supreme on possible black type mission
A comfortable victory at Rotorua on Saturday could pave the way for the lightly raced four-year-old mare Soprano Supreme to tackle stakes company at her...
Plenty of spring options for Tofane
Triple Group One winner Tofane has plenty of options open to her this spring. Trainer Michael Moroney was initially planning to extend the daughter of...
Tiara tilt for Tofane
A third Group One scalp is in the offing for New Zealand-bred mare Tofane this weekend when she lines-up in the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara...
Pacorus turns back the clock for Ellerslie victory
Former top winter stayer Pacorus turned back the clock at Ellerslie on Saturday as he stormed to victory over 2200m for his first win since...
The Good Fight scores knockout in Rotorua Cup
Consistent stayer The Good Fight left his race rivals in his wake as he scooted clear in the home straight to take out the Group...
Queensland sojourn for Collett
The Collett-McKay household will be a bit empty over the coming month. While Shaun McKay will be plying his trade in Melbourne over winter, his...
Beauden seeking more Cup glory
Beauden will be out to end his season on a high when he heads to Rotorua on Saturday. The Team Rogerson-trained gelding has won four...
Emotional win for Big Mike in Hawke’s Bay Cup
There was definitely a catch in the voice of co-trainer Shaun Phelan as he described just what the victory of stable favourite Big Mike means...
Phelan taking a step back from riding
Heading across the Tasman to join his good mate Aaron Kuru to ride in Australia is very tempting for jumps jockey Shaun Phelan, but he...
Verry Elleegant to relish Sydney wet
The big wet in Sydney is certainly not dampening the spirits of the Kiwi connections of Group 1 mare Verry Elleegant, who will resume in...
Jumping future likely for Gobstopper
Jumping just may have resurrected the career of talented stayer Gobstopper. The full-brother to former Hong Kong Horse of the Year Werther has been out...
Zacada back to best in NZ Group Three win
The 2018 Sydney Cup runner-up Zacada has won the Group Three Rotorua Cup to bring up a century of winners this season for Murray Baker...
Zacada back to best in Rotorua Cup
Rugged stayer Zacada turned some below par form around when he out-toughed his rivals carrying 60kgs to take out the Group 3 Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua...
Baker and Forsman close in on 100 season wins
Andrew Forsman doesn’t have the same cricketing claim to fame as his training partner Murray Baker but he revealed he did rack up a couple...
Wexford Stables target Rotorua features
Wexford stables have a strong chance of taking home the silverware at Arawa Park on Saturday where Giovanno Canaletto and Sleeping Beauty will represent the...