Maximus Augustus delivers career highlight for McNamara
Ascot Park owner-trainer-breeder Bill McNamara scored his biggest win in racing when Maximus Augustus took out the Southern Mile Final at Wingatui on Saturday.
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Loftys Gift lands Dunedin Gold Cup upset
Four weeks on from a brave second in the Gore Cup, Loftys Gift delivered again for her connections at Wingatui and went one better in...
Pegasus to kick off exciting Cup Week for Wynne
New Zealand Cup Week is the highlight of the racing calendar for Samantha Wynne, and this Saturday, she will partner Amberecho in the Listed Pegasus...
Wynne gears up for busy Saturday
Saturday’s Riccarton meeting is shaping up to be a busy afternoon for Samantha Wynne. She has rides in six of the nine races, including four...
Wynne travelling south with Turf War
Samantha Wynne will head south to Wingatui on Saturday where she will be trying to claim the lion’s share of the $200,000 prizemoney on offer...
Noble Knight set to compete at Wellington Cup Carnival
A trip north to Trentham next month for the Wellington Cup Carnival is on the cards for Noble Knight following his victory at Wingatui on...
Zaila chasing Group 3 success at Te Rapa
Kylie Hoskin is hoping she has the luck of the Irish at Te Rapa, having secured expat Samantha Wynne to ride Zaila in the Group...
Rose set to bloom in Coupland’s
Four-year-old mare Miss Tycoon Rose is set to peak in Wednesday’s Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) at Riccarton, with the Michael and Matthew Pitman-trained...
Pitman team register another milestone
With the gritty win of Okay Pal at Riccarton on Saturday, the Michael and Matthew Pitman training partnership registered another significant milestone. The victory was...
Chokito takes out Southland Guineas
A brave front-running effort paid dividends for Timaru visitor Chokito as she captured her first stakes victory in the Listed ILT Ascot Park Hotel Southland...
Marsh savours Group Three double
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh struck Group Three gold in both islands within the space of one special hour on Saturday afternoon. Belle Fascino capped a...
Pitmans quinella Kurow Cup
Trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman walked away happy men from Kurow on Wednesday after securing the quinella in the Kurow Cup (1400m) courtesy of Carson...
Rae filly impresses with Riccarton victory
Visiting northern trainer Ken Rae kicked off his day at Riccarton in the best possible style when promising galloper Eva James cruised to a comfortable...
Wigley turns to Matchmaker at Riccarton
Makfi filly Matchmaker is attracting plenty of interest ahead of her debut at Riccarton on Saturday – and not just from punters. North Canterbury trainers...
Neeson makes perfect start to southern sojourn
Consistent galloper Neeson got his autumn campaign in the South Island off to the perfect start when he stormed home to claim the Seaton Family...
Fairy-tale week continues for Miller
Cambridge trainer Daniel Miller was quick to add a second stakes level victory to the black type account he opened on Wednesday when La Romanee...
Jockey indebted to fellow rider for Group One chance
Samantha Wynne will have a fellow jockey to thank if she strikes the jackpot at Hastings on Saturday. She has picked up the ride on...