Scott Base retired
Multiple Group 2 winner Scott Base has been retired after finishing 12th in last Saturday’s Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m), with connections electing to call...
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Richards pleased with star triallists
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards had a strong contingent at the Taupo trials on Wednesday and he came away pleased with how his team performed....
Scott Base back to winning form in Tauranga feature
Injury plagued galloper Scott Base gave a glimpse of his undoubted talent when he dominated proceedings over the closing stages of Saturday’s Group 2 Ultimate...
Gold Bracelet delivers another Guineas for Benner and Wynyard
Improving filly Gold Bracelet upstaged a high-class field in Saturday’s Group 2 Carfinance.co.nz Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham, delivering a third win in the race...
Whirlwind week for Richards
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards has experienced a whirlwind week. It all kicked-off at Ellerslie on Saturday where Cool Aza Beel secured Te Akau’s fourth...
Karaka Million winner returns
Last year’s Karaka Million 3YO (1600m) winner Scott Base will make his raceday return in the Waka Property, Building and Maintenance Handicap (1200m) at Awapuni...
Star two-year-old sold to Hong Kong
Horowhenua horseman Chris Rutten has confirmed the sale of dual Group 1 winning two-year-old, Yourdeel, to Hong Kong. Prepared by Te Akau Racing’s Jamie Richards,...
Benner hot on Scott Base
Johno Benner has no doubt he is taking a horse to the races capable of winning Saturday’s Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings. Benner...
Otaki pair to relish Hastings mile
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will have two strong chances in Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings, and the couple...
Scott Base thriving ahead of Group 1 tilt
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will have a strong hand in Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hawke’s Bay, with high-class gallopers...
NZ racing wrap: Guineas winner heads to the paddock
Scott Base heads for a spell Quality three-year-old Scott Base has gone for a spell after his victory in the Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) on...
Scott Base snares victory in the Wellington Guineas
Outstanding three-year-old Scott Base overcame a chequered home straight run to snatch victory by a camera pixel in the Gr.2 Phill Cataldo Bloodstock Wellington Guineas...
Trip not ideal, but 3Y0’s class warrants respect
Scott Base might be at a distance short of his best on Saturday, but other factors will be in his favour at Trentham. The Karaka...
Scott Base out of Derby
The connections of Scott Base will now set their sights on Australia after a setback has forced the talented three-year-old’s scratching from Saturday’s Gr.1 New...
Vinnie Colgan to ride Scott Base in Group 1 New Zealand Derby
The most successful jockey in recent Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) history has been presented with a gilt-edged opportunity of adding another classic to...
New Zealand Derby hopefuls strong in lead-up G2 Avondale Guineas
Most of the leading candidates for next month’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) came away from their final dress rehearsal at Ellerslie on Saturday...
Scott Base scores upset win in Karaka Million 3yo Classic
A devastating finishing burst has carried Scott Base to an upset victory in the inaugural running of the $1million Karaka 3YO Classic (1600m). The lightly...
Awapuni win only adds to Scott Base chances in Karaka 3yo Classic
A trimmer Scott Base will be on display when he chases a major three-year-old prize. The son of Dalghar paraded on the portly side at...