Tag: 'Ruakaka'

The Patron Saint

Forsman hoping to build on early success

Andrew Forsman commenced a big week of racing in winning fashion on both sides of the Tasman with The Patron Saint and Riproar winning during...

Well-related mare boasts top family track record

No Plan Be will bid to continue a proud family record at Ruakaka when she resumes on her home course on Wednesday for trainer Michelle...

Blissfull Lady’s staying credentials shine in Northland Cup

Blissfull Lady boasts the pedigree of a quality stayer, and on Friday she produced a performance worthy of those bloodlines in the Northland Cup.

Family affair for Cole at Ruakaka

A classy front-running ride from Tegan Newman provided Steven Cole with a special victory at Ruakaka on Friday with Per La Vita.

Geldof pleases in Ruakaka trial

Peter and Dawn Williams have high hopes for their promising three-year-old gelding, Geldof, following his impressive 1050m trial win at Ruakaka on Tuesday.

Orchestral looking to hit right note at Hastings

Stablemates Orchestral and Paragon hold upcoming Group One nominations, although connections are approaching the business end of the spring with flexibility.

White Noise signals spring intent

Last start Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) winner White Noise made an emphatic start to his latest campaign with a comfortable victory at Ruakaka.

Crocetti dominates Ruakaka Group 3

Exciting three-year-old Crocetti displayed his classic credentials once again when claiming Group 3 Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday.

Chris Gibbs hoping to cause Group 3 upset

A lucrative payoff awaits connections of Vita Amorosa if the Chris Gibbs-trained three-year-old can cause a major upset in the Northland Breeders' Stakes.

Trobriand set to return in Northland Breeders’ Stakes

Trobriand will begin his three-year-old season this Saturday at Ruakaka when the starry colt contests the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m).

Crocetti primed for Group 3 assignment

Crocetti will put his unbeaten record on the line when he returns to Ruakaka this weekend to tackle the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes.

Rae dreaming of home spoils

Kenny Rae had hoped to have multiple representation in Saturday’s three-year-old feature at Ruakaka but the stable is now down to a sole contender.

Warsaw proving to be a sound investment for Gibbs

A fortunate encounter at Karaka led trainer Chris Gibbs the way of Warsaw, who is proving himself to be a sound investment.

Dragon Leap makes emphatic spring statement

Wexford Stables have locked in the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) as Dragon Leap’s next major target following his convincing win at Ruakaka on Saturday.

Bradley enjoys home track double

Michelle Bradley picked up where she left off from last season when scoring a winning double at Ruakaka on Saturday afternoon.

Crocetti impresses at Ruakaka

Exciting galloper Crocetti put his name to the forefront for the upcoming three-year-old features with a convincing return to racing at Ruakaka on Saturday.

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 5, 2023

12 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at Horsebetting.com.au for August 5.
Ruakaka betting preview

Ruakaka racing tips & quaddie picks | Saturday, August 5

The North Island of New Zealand is hosting another race meeting on Saturday, this time at Ruakaka. See our free betting tips and quaddie picks.

Dragon Leap’s spring campaign unconfirmed ahead of return

Opie Bosson’s post-race summation of Dragon Leap’s resuming run at Ruakaka on Saturday will influence the direction of the seven-year-old’s spring campaign.

Millefiori helps Walker towards magical 200-win milestone

A brave performance by Millefiori to take out the final race on the card at Ruakaka on Saturday, the Winter Sprinters’ Championship Final (1400m).

Sulabella leads home training double for Bradley

Local trainer Michelle Bradley was on cloud nine as she celebrated taking out two of the feature events on the card at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Tony Pike confident ahead of Ruakaka meeting

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike believes he is represented by two strong chances at the Ruakaka meeting on Saturday afternoon.

Ken Rae hoping to make mark on home track

A nine-strong team of runners will carry the hopes of local trainers Ken Rae and daughter Kystal Williams at Ruakaka on Saturday.

James & Wellwood pushing for rare feature double

Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are happy to take their shot at a rare winter feature race double with Urban Myth and Tough...

Phelan relishing Ruakaka stint

Shaun Phelan is hoping an extended stay at Ruakaka will be further rewarded at Saturday’s Whangarei meeting where he has a number of strong contenders.