Merchant Queen kicks off new Ellerslie era in style
The highly anticipated reopening of Ellerslie was celebrated in style on Sunday, with Merchant Queen writing her name into the history books.
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Mercurial claims narrow Telegraph win
Sam Spratt teamed up with arguably New Zealand’s most improved racehorse to land a boilover victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.
Glamour Tycoon salutes in Fillies’ Stakes
Glamour Tycoon scored her second win in a row with a dominant performance in Saturday’s Listed O’Learys Fillies’ Stakes (1340m) at Wanganui.
Velocious victorious in Challenge Stakes
It was the unbeaten filly Velocious who soared above her contemporaries and dominated the Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m).
Sam Spratt brings up 1000th winner
Sam Spratt was both delighted and relieved to post a winning double at Matamata on Sunday to reach a notable personal milestone.
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.
Orgullo breaks maiden in style
Local filly Orgullo continued her strong polytrack form at Cambridge on Wednesday when clearing maiden ranks under Sam Spratt.
Spratt takes latest elite victory in her stride
Sam Spratt wasn’t feeling her normal chirpy self on Sunday, but it wasn’t because of any overindulgence the night prior celebrating her latest Group One...
Memorable winning double for Devcich
Patience is a virtue Tony Devcich has in spades and the Cambridge-based horseman’s approach was handsomely rewarded at Pukekohe Park.
Belclare signs off summer campaign with stunning Group One win
Underrated mare Belclare will head to the paddock with the title of Group One winner attached to her career record after blitzing her rivals at...
Saudi adventure awaits Spratt
Sam Spratt is gearing up for what will be an exciting week abroad when she heads to Saudi Arabia next week to compete in the...
Green Aeon delivers milestone for Mitchell
A suggestion from jockey Sam Spratt paved the way for former Hong Kong galloper Green Aeon to deliver a milestone win for Todd Mitchell in...
Flying mare rewards the faithful
Flying mare Faithful Feat showed all her fighting qualities when she overcame a wide barrier, a hefty 58.5kg impost and a heavy downpour that created...
Circumstances force unconventional approach
Co-trainer Graham Richardson’s hand has been forced with Defibrillate, who will resume his New Zealand career without a preparatory outing ahead of Saturday’s Group 1...
Best Seller takes Gold Trail Stakes on home track
Local filly Best Seller showed she had taken plenty of benefit out of her first up victory at Taupo last month when she produced a...
Clark may have another quality filly on his hands
Adrian Clark may have another quality filly on his hands in the form of Wrote three-year-old Best Seller. The Challenge Syndications principal experienced the highs...
Spratt craving for injury-free season
Sam Spratt has already set a simple goal for the new racing season with a wish for a spring and summer of non-stop action. The...
Mare cherry ripe for Tauranga
Don’t be surprised if Cherry Lane shows sharp improvement when she contests the feature at Tauranga on Saturday. The Redwood mare had her first race...
Midnight Mass heads to spelling paddock
Racegoers won’t see any more of the promising Pukekohe three-year-old Midnight Mass this season despite a nice victory for the firm track specialist at Avondale...
Halston breaks maiden at Matamata
Halston was rewarded for his consistency with his maiden victory in the Matamata Function Centre 1600 on Wednesday. Placed in four of his previous six...
Spratt doesn’t want a lot for Christmas
Top jockey Sam Spratt has a simple wish for the next 12 months as she comes back from injury – to be riding at Christmas....
Empress El leads the way for Greene’s three-year-old contenders
The David Greene-trained debutant Empress El made the best possible start to her racing career when she downed a handy field of maiden gallopers over...
Youngster digging for Te Rapa treasure
Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are in no hurry with promising Trust In A Gust two-year-old Treasure State but that’s not to say...
Spratt keeps winning run going with Te Rapa victory
The ever-popular northern jockey Sam Spratt kept her recent run of good form going when she produced a heady ride to score aboard the Tony...
Lockdown purchase comes up trumps at Ruakaka
An afternoon watching Australian racing during the first COVID-19 lockdown last year paid a winning dividend for trainer Stephen McKee when three-year-old filly Joey’s Gift...