Mystic Park all class and courage in Stewards’ Stakes
Michael and Matthew Pitman have taken out the Listed Lindauer Stewards’ Stakes with Mystic Park, who was piloted by Sam Weatherley at Riccarton on Saturday.
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Mystic Park makes bold return
Major sprint features are looming large on Mystic Park’s horizon after the classy local kicked off his five-year-old season with victory at Riccarton Park.
Mali Ston to skip Tarzino in favour of Arrowfield Stud Plate
Following an eye-catching run in the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate, Mali Ston will skip the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy in favour of the Group 1...
Pier back with a vengeance at Te Aroha
Former quality three-year-old Pier made a welcome return to racing at Te Aroha when he strode to an impressive first-up victory in an open 1300m...
Hula Beat provides Weatherley with fine birthday gift
In a desperate finish to the Te Aroha Cup on Monday, Hula Beat provided Sam Weatherley with a fitting birthday gift when claiming a narrow...
Arby back to chase second Manawatu crown
A year after his triumph in the Manawatu Classic, classy four-year-old Arby will chase another feature on Manawatu’s feature day, the Group 2 Awapuni Gold...
Mahrajaan powers to Auckland Cup triumph
New Zealand Cup winner Mahrajaan earned himself a special place in New Zealand racing history by adding Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) at Ellerslie.
Strong tempo ideal for Cup hope Mahrajaan
A genuinely run Group 2 Auckland Cup will bring out the best in proven stayer Mahrajaan on Saturday when he bids to add to his...
Maria Farina shines in King’s Plate
Underrated mare Maria Farina outsprinted several of the country’s top gallopers to secure Saturday’s Group 3 King’s Plate at Ellerslie.
Weatherley’s with two-pronged attack in Herbie Dyke Stakes
The Weatherley's have been well-represented in stakes events this season and that trend will continue at Te Rapa with a trio of feature race contenders.
Ruby Rocks to Wairarapa Cup success
Local Opaki mare Ruby Rocks put her best foot forward as she dominated the closing stages when taking out the Wairarapa Cup (2050m) at Tauherenikau...
Cunningham delighted with Noble Knight
Sandy Cunningham had hoped Noble Knight would be contesting the two-mile feature on Cup Day last Saturday, instead settling for a 2600m win at Riccarton.
Mahrajaan brings Ritchie’s Cup plan to fruition
Shaun Ritchie & Colm Murray and Sam Weatherley have combined with Mahrajaan to take out the Group 3 New Zealand Cup at Riccarton.
It’s Business Time extends winning run
It’s Business Time extended her winning sequence to five with another star turn in Saturday’s Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m) at Riccarton.
Viva Vienna salutes in Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes
Viva Vienna confirmed she will be a major contender for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in the Listed Canterbury Belle Stakes (1200m).
Pier chasing Group 1 glory in Tarzino
Pier aims to rejuvenate his spring campaign as he sets his sights on Hastings this upcoming weekend in the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy.
Itza Charmdeel arrives in time to claim Ryder Stakes
In a thrilling finish to the Listed Ryder Stakes (1200m), Cambridge visitor and race favourite Itza Charmdeel got in the deciding stride.
The Racketeer earns Brisbane trip with Avondale victory
Progressive three-year-old The Racketeer showed all his qualities when he lifted himself off the canvas to take victory in the opening event at Avondale.
Maria Farina provides Weatherley family with stakes double
A weaving run from near last on the home turn by enigmatic mare Maria Farina to claim the Listed Lightning Handicap (1200m), provided the Weatherley...
Pier ready for round one in Hobartville
Matamata trainer Darryn Weatherley was in Sydney on Sunday awaiting the impending arrival of stable star Pier who will contest the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes...
Mazzolino too tough in Desert Gold Stakes
Rugged filly Mazzolino showed just how tough she is when she dominated the finish of the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at a rainswept...
2000 Guineas pipe-dream alive and well for Denby Road
Three-year-old gelding Denby Road is yet another example to never judge a book by its cover. Prepared by Shelley Hale, the giant son of Shamexpress...
Weatherley continues family dynasty
Briar Weatherley entered a training partnership with her father Darryn on Monday and just two days later she celebrated her first win. The victory came...
Weatherley riding crest of a wave
Sam Weatherley is enjoying a rewarding season in the saddle highlighted by stakes successes at home and across the Tasman, while a notable milestone has...
2022 Queensland Derby runner-by-runner preview | Eagle Farm
Saturday's feature race at Eagle Farm is the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m), where a capacity field of 18 has been assembled for the three-year-old...