West Coast further etches name into record books
West Coast etched his name amongst the greats of the New Zealand jumping scene when he collected his third win in a row in the...
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West Coast sends Grand National statement
West Coast laid down the gauntlet to fellow superstar The Cossack for supremacy in next weekend’s Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) in emphatic fashion.
West Coast tops Oulaghan masterclass
West Coast added another crown to his impeccable record for Mark Oulaghan with a tough victory in the Manawatu Steeplechas at Woodville on Sunday.
West Coast claims Great Northern Steeplechase
West Coast cemented himself at the top of the steeplechasing ranks at Te Rapa on Sunday, the top-class jumper claiming the elusive National/Northern double.
Fannin & Schofer chasing Jericho Cup ticket
Three in-form stablemates are set to make their bids for a place in the Jericho Cup in Victoria later this year, representing a new training...
Lucas Olsen makes most of working holiday
Danish jockey Lucas Olsen steered Sailor Jack to a dominant 6.25 length victory at Hawera on Sunday in just his second ride in New Zealand.
West Coast defends Grand National Steeplechase title
Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan produced a winning double in the feature jumps events with stablemates West Coast and Berry The Cash.
Happy Star primed for Grand National Hurdles defence
Outstanding hurdler Happy Star showed he was at peak fitness to defend his Hospitality NZ Grand National Hurdles (4200m) crown next weekend.
A perfect balance for Fannin
Shaun Fannin leads a very busy life as a trainer and jumps jockey; however, he has claimed his fourth Jumps Jockey Premiership for the 2022/23...
West Coast adds further success to imposing record
A perfectly judged ride by Shaun Fannin helped pave the way for West Coast to add another feature steeplechasing event to his blossoming career record.
Whiskey Tango looking to continue winning form
Waverley’s Bill Thurlow will return to Te Rapa this Saturday afternoon with rising jumping star Whiskey Tango looking to continue his winning form.
West Coast proves a class above in Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase
Race favourite West Coast displayed all of his undoubted class over the fences when he made the Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase (4800m) a one-horse affair.
Fannin enjoys successful day at Woodville
Awapuni jumps jockey and trainer Shaun Fannin enjoyed a successful outing in the saddle at Woodville on Sunday ahead of the feature jumps meet at...
Shaun Fannin making mark in training ranks
Leading jumps rider Shaun Fannin is enjoying another top season in the saddle and is also making his mark as a trainer from his Awapuni...
Fannin “pumped” for first big jumps day of the year
There aren't too many jumps jockeys as chill as Shaun Fannin but even he can't hide his excitement for the first feature jumps meeting of...
Botti flying Kiwi flag in Jericho Cup
Wanganui trainer Kevin Myers is no stranger to success at Warrnambool and he will be looking to extend that record on Sunday with Botti in...
Fannin making haste in jumps jockeys’ race
Three-time champion jumps jockey Shaun Fannin has made a sizzling start to the new jumps season. He will aim to head for the summer break...
Never say die Kiddo wins Great Northern
Kiddo, a horse written off all of four years ago and recently on the verge of retirement, completed what can only be described as the...
Walk in the Park for West Coast
Classy jumper West Coast looked like he was out for a Sunday stroll in the park as he ambled his way to victory in Saturday’s...
West Coast primed for Riccarton country
Athleticism may be West Coast’s edge heading into Saturday’s Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) at Riccarton, according to his Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan. West Coast claimed...
Leading jumps jockey Phelan on top of the world
After one of the most dominant seasons by a jumps jockey in New Zealand history, Shaun Phelan is now looking to conquer Australia. With one...
Fannin seeking first training win
Top jumps jockey Shaun Fannin has been enjoying another aspect of racing lately – training. The Central Districts horseman took out his trainer’s license last...
Fannin looking forward to local meeting
Shaun Fannin is currently caught in a tussle with northern hoop Shaun Phelan for the lead in the jumps jockey premiership and he is hoping...
Hastings return for Llanacord
Llanacord will return to the venue of her biggest moment in racing when she lines-up in the Brew’s & Que’s Tickets On Sale Now (1400m)...
Back-to-back premierships for Fannin
Shaun Fannin reckons there’s no buzz for a rider that’s quite like winning a major steeplechase. The Palmerston North jockey did plenty of winning in...