Alabama Lass set for Australian sojourn after King’s Plate win
A stunning performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie by Alabama Lass has her en route to Melbourne later this...
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Provence causes New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes upset
The Stephen Marsh-trained Provence came with a strong finish to claim Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Ellerslie.
Savaglee primed for Group 1 BCD Group Sprint test
Savaglee has conquered all before him at age-group level in New Zealand, and on Saturday, he will face the older rivals in the Group 1...
First-starter digs deep for Wellesley win
To Cap It All was headed in the straight in the Saturday's Listed Wellesley Stakes, but the first-starter fought back to kick off her career...
Provence caps huge day for Spratt
A coming-of-age performance by Provence in the Group 1 Thorndon Mile capped a feature treble at Trentham on Saturday for leading jockey Sam Spratt.
Savaglee brilliant in Levin Classic
Savaglee stepped out for the first time since his victory in the New Zealand 2000 Guineas and destroyed a small field in the Group 2...
My Lips Are Sealed claims Group 3 Phar Lap Trophy
The Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson-trained My Lips Are Sealed has charged to victory in the Group 3 Phar Lap Trophy (1600m) at Trentham.
Sweet Ice Karaka-bound after Te Rapa debut win
David Greene made the best possible start to Waikato Cup Day on his home track at Te Rapa when his debutant Sweet Ice took out...
Sethito leads home stable quinella in Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes
The form of Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott’s three-year-olds continued at Ellerslie as they filled the quinella in the Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes.
Illicit Dreams all the way in Pegasus
Illicit Dreams added a blistering front-running win in Saturday’s Listed Pegasus Stakes to her proud record at Riccarton.
Savaglee takes out drama-filled Hawke’s Bay Guineas
Pam Gerard and Sam Spratt have combined with Savaglee to take out the Group 2 Hawke's Bay Guineas at Matamata on Wednesday afternoon.
Alabama Lass powerful in Gold Trail
The rapid rise of Alabama Lass continued on Saturday, as the filly put on a stellar display to win the Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes.
Savaglee returns a winner at Taupo
Group Three winner Savaglee made the perfect start to his three-year-old season at Taupo on Wednesday afternoon ahead of a lucrative spring.
Heart Of Gold runs away with Cambridge Synthetic $100,000 feature
The $100,000 TAB 2000 was tailor-made for a horse like Heart Of Gold, and Sam Mynott's gelding simply dominated the feature at Cambridge Synthetic on...
Overrated claims Progressive Winter Championship Final
Murray Garrett and jockey Sam Spratt continued their winning association as Overrated claimed the Progressive Winter Championship Final (1600m) at Ruakaka.
Sam Spratt continues outstanding season with Tauranga four-timer
A winning four-race haul at Tauranga on Saturday added further lustre to an outstanding 2023/2024 racing season for jockey Sam Spratt.
Quality Time opens New Zealand account in style
The well-travelled Quality Time recorded his first New Zealand victory with a bold front-running performance in Saturday’s Bream Bay Cup (2100m) at Ruakaka.
Geriatrix Brisbane bound
Wexford Stables’ Queensland contingent will receive some reinforcements in the coming weeks following Geriatrix’s win in the Van Dyk’s 3YO 1400 at Arawa Park.
Group-winning trainer brings up century in style
A pair of Group winners take pride of place so far in the training career of David Greene who this week hit a notable milestone.
I’munstoppable proves just that in Te Rapa Group 3
Promising filly I’munstoppable led from go to whoa to capture the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) for Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott.
Belclare set for tilt at Breeders’ Stakes history
Belclare will attempt a rare feat when she heads to Ellerslie to defend her title in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
Velocious powers to Group 1 victory
Superstar filly Velocious cemented herself atop the country’s two-year-old ranks with a tenacious victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m).
Savaglee springs Slipper surprise
Savaglee slipped under the radar in this season’s two-year-old crop, but that all changed with an upset victory in Saturday’s Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m).
Alabama Lass makes strong impression on debut
The Kelso's were relatively confident heading into Alabama Lass' raceday debut at Matamata on Wednesday, but she far exceeded those expectations.
Belclare causes Westbury Classic boilover
Group One mare Belclare returned to the peak of her powers scoring a dominant victory in the $500,000 Group 2 Westbury Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie.