Walker quinellas Counties Cup
On a day where Auckland’s enigmatic weather produced plenty of sunshine combined with heavy showers, stablemates Aromatic and Self Obsession fought out a thrilling finish...
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Probabeel heads stellar evening for Te Akau
Outstanding mare Probabeel has joined an elite club with her second successive New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Award. The now retired daughter of...
In-form McNab not getting ahead of himself
High flying jockey Michael McNab is enjoying his best ever season and remains focussed on the immediate future, rather than becoming too caught up in...
Southern bonds to the fore in Oaks triumph
With three premierships, countless big-race triumphs, more than NZD$30 million in prize-money and Hong Kong beckoning, Jamie Richards has come a long way since taking...
In-form filly strengthening Hong Kong connection
Jamie Richards has already forged a successful association with a major Hong Kong thoroughbred identity and that combination could go to the highest level at...
Self Obsession cements Oaks favouritism
The Jamie Richards-trained Self Obsession cemented her place at the top of the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) market with...
Homebred filly the Belle of the ball
The tangerine and blue silks of Te Akau Racing are a familiar sight in Australasian racing circles and on Saturday they lodged a special victory....
Self Obsession proves too tough in Fillies Classic
Giant filly Self Obsession showed she has a heart to match her imposing frame when she triumphed in a torrid finish to the Group 2...
Richards looking to win the boss’ race
It could be another big day at Te Rapa for Te Akau Racing on Saturday. The country’s leading stable has strong chances in three of...
Self Obsession takes Royal Stakes in desperate finish
In a thrilling finish to the Group 2 Valachi Downs Royal Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie, it was the Jamie Richards-trained Self Obsession who got in...