Brave Spirit looking to repeat debut effort at Cambridge
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray had themselves a day out at the last meeting on the all-weather at Cambridge and are hoping for more of...
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The Racketeer to line up in Gunsynd Classic
Trainer Shaune Ritchie will be on a fact-finding mission with The Racketeer this weekend when steps out in the Group 3 Gunsynd Classic at Eagle...
Shaune Ritchie hoping for carnival boost at Eagle Farm
Shaune Ritchie will look to three-year-old filly Maurizma to successfully open the stable’s latest overseas venture. The Cambridge horseman, who trains in partnership with Colm...
Better weather a relief for Ritchie
Shaune Ritchie is glad at what looks like a long-overdue break in the weather as he puts two of his three-year-olds on trial for Riccarton...
Cup goals for Regazzo
Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray believe they may have unearthed their next Cups horse in Regazzo. The four-year-old gelding was impressive when winning his maiden...
Clark strikes gold with another promising filly
Challenge Syndications’ Adrian Clark looks like he has done it again. The bloodstock agent and syndicator is quickly making a name for himself for being...
Caloundra Cup tilt for Swords Drawn
Swords Drawn will likely have his last start for trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray when he lines-up in the Listed Caloundra Cup (2400m) on...
Queensland assignments for Ritchie pair
With New Zealand heading into the colder winter months, many Kiwis are dreaming of a Gold Coast escape, but Cambridge trainer Shaune Ritchie is living...
Bosson in demand for Brisbane
Opie Bosson’s Brisbane dance card is filling up well with the champion rider already locked in for half a-dozen feature race mounts during the Queensland...
Enraptured pleases in Te Rapa hit-out
Promising juvenile filly Enraptured looks to be on track for her first tilt at stakes level next week after pleasing co-trainer Shaune Ritchie with her...
Swords Drawn takes out Hawke’s Bay Cup
A decision to bypass a start in an open 2100m event at Te Rapa on Saturday with enigmatic stayer Swords Drawn paid a handsome dividend...
Freedmans secure promising Kiwi filly
Promising filly Victoria Roc is set to continue her racing career in Australia. The daughter of Turn Me Loose was impressive when winning by 3.75...
Ritchie Enraptured with promising filly
Adrian Clark may have found his next Jennifer Eccles. The bloodstock agent bought the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner and Champion New Zealand...
Swords Drawn on target for Auckland Cup bid
A narrow but emphatic win in the traditional Group 2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) lead-up event, the Nathans Memorial (2200m) at Ellerslie on...
Bosson’s input vital to colt’s future
Champion jockey Opie Bosson will partner Regazzo for the first time at Ellerslie on Sunday and his report card on the promising colt will determine...
Burdan ready to put frustrating period behind her
Chelsea Burdan is closing in on a return to race day riding from a new base following an extended time on the side-line due to...
Wanganui Guineas next target for impressive Te Rapa winner
Trainer Shaune Ritchie believes he has a handy three-year-old on his hands after Whiskey broke his maiden status with an impressive victory over 1200m at...
Tiara tilt for Tofane
A third Group One scalp is in the offing for New Zealand-bred mare Tofane this weekend when she lines-up in the Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara...
The Good Fight scores knockout in Rotorua Cup
Consistent stayer The Good Fight left his race rivals in his wake as he scooted clear in the home straight to take out the Group...
Top Kiwi mares ready for Queensland challenge
Class gallopers Jennifer Eccles and Two Illicit furthered their preparations for upcoming Queensland Winter Carnival assignments with separate exhibition gallops during the Te Rapa racemeeting...
Ritchie taking conservative approach with Classic hopefuls
Progressive three-year-old Shockallia will not contest the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) but could be seen in Classic races later in the season...
Derby prospects on show at Te Rapa
A number of contenders for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 6 were in action at Te Rapa on...
Life’s a beach for Ritchie as he gets set for Trentham features
Trainer Shaune Ritchie couldn’t wait to get his toes in the sand at Waitarere Beach as he went about putting the final touches on his...
The Good Fight primed for Marton Cup
Shaune Ritchie is heading into the Listed Japac Homes Marton Cup (2200m) at Awapuni with The Good Fight on Saturday in a buoyant mood. His...
Pinn appreciative of racing reprieve
A dose of the real world and some time to clear his mind has proved the catalyst for talented apprentice jockey Wiremu Pinn to make...