Tulsi takes aim at leading juvenile contests
Johno Benner is looking forward to taking on leading juvenile Tokyo Tycoon with his lightly-raced filly Tulsi, even though he’s sure she will be better...
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Better ground to suit Kiwi Group One hopes
Andrew Forsman enjoyed a satisfying weekend in Melbourne with his classic contenders, with upcoming Group One aspirations to be further boosted by a break in...
Group One filly to make Australian debut
Australian punters will get their first look at New Zealand Group One winner She’s Licketysplit (Previously Lickety Split) at Caulfield on Saturday where she will...
Mr Maestro a highlight in mixed day for Baker-Forsman
As he made his way home from Palmerston North on Sunday morning, trainer Murray Baker was reflecting on some mixed results for his Cambridge stable...
Lickety Split scores gutsy Group One triumph
Quality two-year-old filly Lickety Split refused to yield to a sustained challenge when narrowly taking out the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on...
Williams looking to maintain recent momentum at Ellerslie
Trainer Peter Williams is pleased with the success he and wife Dawn have had with their Byerley Park stable in recent weeks and is looking...
Te Akau’s youthful juggernaut rolls on to Sistema Stakes
Te Akau has been the all-conquering force in New Zealand juvenile racing for some time and they have another Group One two-year-old title firmly in...
Sword Of State triumphs in thrilling match-race
Classy colt Sword Of State displayed all of his fighting qualities when he downed speedy mare Babylon Berlin to win the Group 3 Haunui Farm...
Impressive son of Almanzor not for sale
Bulls trainer Raymond Connors has posted the not for sale sign on promising juvenile Trav after the son of Almanzor closed too well for his...
Maven Belle remains unbeaten after stylish Breeders’ Stakes victory
Classy juvenile filly Maven Belle made it three wins from three starts when she swept to a clearcut victory in the feature race at Matamata...
Alabama Gold too speedy in Matamata feature
Local runner Alabama Gold broke his maiden status in emphatic fashion when he led from go to whoa to take out the Group 3 Fairview...
Maven Belle too strong in juvenile feature
Race favourite Maven Belle showed she has a touch of class about her as she eased clear in the final 100m to take out the...
Sword Of State back with a vengeance at Ellerslie
Talented three-year-old colt Sword Of State shrugged off an indifferent Australian spring campaign to display his true class when he dominated his rivals in the...
Sword in healthy state
Last season’s outstanding juvenile Sword Of State was back in action at the Cambridge trials on Tuesday, where he finished second under a hold over...
Sires’ Produce for Sword of State
Leading two-year-old Sword Of State will not run in Saturday’s Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill, but could still play a role in the...
Bosson puts rivals to the sword in Sistema Stakes
Quality two-year-old Sword Of State and rider Opie Bosson made it a one-horse affair at Ellerslie on Saturday when they blitzed their rivals in the...
Late Sistema bid for Fonsalette
Group One plans weren’t originally on the cards for Fonsalette this weekend, but that all changed earlier this week when the nominations came out for...
Richards favours Belle in glamour clash
Bookmakers may be favouring defending champ Avantage in Saturday’s Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie but her trainer Jamie Richards is backing...
Group One opportunity knocks for Bonny Lass
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t planning to run Bonny Lass in the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) until he saw the nominations – or rather,...
Underdog tag no concern for Cole
Fresh from giving one Ellerslie Group One race a big shake, Steven Cole is hoping to do so again next weekend. Cole’s three-year-old Iffie Shows...
Group One trial for Drum Major
Promising two-year-old Drum Major will be on trial for a tilt at Group One glory when he lines-up in the HR Jones & Co Ltd...
Te Akau flyer puts rivals to the sword at Matamata
Trainer Jamie Richards and the Te Akau Racing team entered Saturday’s Group 3 Waikato Stud Slipper (1200m) on their home patch at Matamata with a...
Justacanta gets deserved Ellerslie success
Consistent sprinter Justacanta got his just rewards for some outstanding efforts of late when he closed out a stylish victory in open company over 1200m...
Northern features beckon promising juvenile
Nick Wigley and Kayla Milnes had an exciting spring with stakes-winning three-year-old Matchmaker, and now promising two-year-old Mozzarella is giving the Rangiora trainers something to...
Cole ends wait for second stakes winner with Taranaki triumph
After producing a Group One winner in just his second season of training, young Byerley Park-based conditioner Steven Cole has had an extended wait to...