Arjay’s Flight taking off for Phelan
Arjay’s Flight will be out to keep his perfect record intact for new trainer Shaun Phelan when he heads to Trentham on Saturday.
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Hit The Road Jack makes strong impression at Warrnambool
Shaun Phelan was thrilled to have his plan for Hit The Road Jack come to fruition when scoring impressively on debut over the fences at...
Pacheco maintains unbeaten hurdle record at Te Rapa
Capable flat performer Pacheco continued to make a serious impression as a jumper in the TAB Hurdle (2800m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Phelan to feature prominently at Te Rapa & Hastings
Shaun Phelan is set to be represented by leading contenders at both New Zealand race meetings on Saturday, despite the likely scratching of Enchanted Elle.
Jumping Jack set for take-off in Australia
Capable stayer Hit The Road Jack has shifted camp to prepare for the next stage of his career. The son of Jakkalberry arrived in Melbourne...
Wet track will suit youngster’s stakes bid
Take The Crown will have underfoot conditions in his favour at Pukekohe when he takes on black-type company for the first time.
Phelan looking to strike in opening juvenile contest
Take The Crown has done everything asked of him by Shaun Phelan ahead of his debut at Wanganui on Saturday in the opening juvenile contest...
Kelsey Hannan set for Adelaide riding stint
Leading apprentice jockey Kelsey Hannan is heading across the Tasman this week to test the waters in Australia when based in Adelaide for Michael Hickmott.
Enchanted Elle provides Phelan with Te Rapa feature
Underrated mare Enchanted Elle provided trainer Shaun Phelan with another major prize as a trainer when she took out the Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup.
Shaun Phelan hoping duo can improve at Te Rapa
Shaun Phelan is expecting improved showings from his lightweight prospects in the main event on the Te Rapa card on Saturday.
Phelan relishing Ruakaka stint
Shaun Phelan is hoping an extended stay at Ruakaka will be further rewarded at Saturday’s Whangarei meeting where he has a number of strong contenders.
Enchanted Elle makes impression at Awapuni
Enchanted Elle has seen a fair stretch of the North Island over the last week, but that proved no concern at Awapuni on Saturday afternoon.
Hannan back in race for apprentices’ title
Kelsey Hannan is desperate to make up for lost time and will have a number of opportunities to further her cause at Te Rapa on...
Fall hasn’t put Phelan off Warrnambool return
Shaun Phelan’s first visit to the Warrnambool carnival didn’t go as planned and the Cambridge horseman is keen on a return to tend to unfinished...
Phelan to tick Warrnambool off bucket list
Experienced horseman Shaun Phelan will achieve a long-held ambition this week when he rides at the famed Warrnambool carnival.
Phelan unveils promising staying 3YO
Three-year-old gelding Humboldt made a winning debut at Tauranga and looks to have a bright future over ground. Despite being a trial winner, the son...
Phelan hoping to be jumping for joy
Shaun Phelan will gain an extra dose of satisfaction if he can guide the in-form Kajino to victory in Sunday’s Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) at...
No Tip scores in thrilling Pakuranga Hunt Cup
Champion jumps trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal took out the jumping features on Sunday at Te Rapa, headlined by No Tip’s thrilling victory in...
Trans-Tasman week for Phelan
It’s been a busy week for top jumps jockey Shaun Phelan, and he is hoping to cap it with some prestige jumping titles at the...
The Cossack brave in defeat
For a moment, trainer Paul Nelson thought he had won the AUD$350,000 Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday. The Hastings horseman didn’t have...
Nelson can’t fault National hope The Cossack
Star New Zealand jumper The Cossack has made all the right moves ahead of his return to the big fences in the Grand National Steeplechase...
Phelan opens solo training account with wily stayer
The Shaun Phelan-trained Hit The Road Jack showed his staying prowess when landing a captivating edition of the Ruakaka Cup (2200m) on Saturday, providing his...
Phelan hoping for first solo training success
Shaun Phelan will chase his first winner as a solo trainer at Ruakaka on Saturday when Hit The Road Jack attempts to turn the tables...
Kajino proving to be a bargain buy for Kennedy
A tip off from leading jumps jockey Shaun Phelan has proven to be a lucrative buy for Cambridge trainer Diana Kennedy. She was looking for...
Happy days for Myers after Grand National win
Happy Star cemented Kevin Myers at the top of the Grand National Hurdles (4200m) ladder when winning the Wanganui trainer’s fifth title in the race...