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Stephen Autridge

Autridge fillies bang on for Oaks quest

Stephen Autridge has triumphed in many of New Zealand’s most iconic races, and he would rate a victory in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks...

Autridge’s call strengthens Sunline challenge

Stephen Autridge has already made one smart move this week, which has set him up with a stronger hand to play in Saturday’s fillies’ feature...

Autridge set to have strong Oaks hand

Stephen Autridge is in the enviable position of having a pair of well-performed three-year-olds and they could give him a strong hand in the NZ...

Still Bangon claims Eulogy Stakes at Trentham

Under-rated filly Still Bangon stepped up to stakes class and prevailed in a nail-biting finish to the Group 3 Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on...

Autridge bringing Thunder to Te Rapa

Stephen Autridge is hoping rain makes its way to Hamilton this week for his galloper Thunder, ahead of the Waikato Cup meeting on Saturday.

Fillies Bang On for Soliloquy

Stephen Autridge believes he has his quartet of fillies bang on for the Group 2 Soliloquy Stakes at Pukekohe on Saturday.
Stephen Autridge

Autridge looking to strike Guineas gold

Matamata trainer Stephen Autridge has focused on quality rather than quantity in his stable over the last few years, and it’s showing.

Caitlyns Wish relishes heavy Te Tapa conditions

Caitlyns Wish is doing her late owner Stan Painton and his grand-daughter Caitlyn proud as she continues on her winning way at Te Rapa.

Swift return on cards with in-form filly

The new owners of Pensardo will recoup their purchase price in double quick time if the filly can continue her winning form on the synthetic...

Talented filly ready for stakes company

Trainer Stephen Autridge believes the trip away to Wanganui on Saturday which resulted in a comfortable victory for his talented filly Aris Aris has her...
Jamie Richards

Hong Kong-bound Richards bows out of New Zealand racing

He may have racked up 53 Group One winners during his six-and-a-half years training for Te Akau Racing but Jamie Richards was back to being...
Glory Bound

Genuine tempo key to chances of Glory Bound

A solidly run contest will give Glory Bound her best opportunity to live up to her name when she steps out in Saturday’s Group 1...
Alabama Gold

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...
Perfectly Suited

Perfect start for Savile Row

Valachi Downs stallion Savile Row made the perfect start to his career as a sire when his daughter Perfectly Suited scored on debut at Wanganui...
Glory Bound

Valachi still flying flag for well-credentialled stallion

U S Navy Flag remains a firm favourite at Valachi Downs despite the multiple Group One winner no longer featuring on the Matamata nursery’s stallion...
Alabama Gold

Autridge in search of more Karaka Gold

Stephen Autridge has twice celebrated victories in New Zealand’s richest juvenile event and will on Saturday be bidding to halt the run of his former...
Karalino

Karalino bags fortuitous Group success

Five-year-old mare Karalino landed the Group 3 Valachi Downs Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) for trainers Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer in a dramatic finish to...
Aris Aris

Valachi fillies on trial for 1000 Guineas

A pair of Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer-trained three-year-old fillies will this weekend aim to enhance their chances of making the trip south for November’s...
Cincoro

Savabeel filly all business at Wanganui

If co-trainer Stephen Autridge could use just one word to sum up his two-year-old filly Cincoro then that word would be professional. The Savabeel youngster,...
Bridget Grylls

Bridget Grylls back in New Zealand

Jockey Bridget Grylls has returned from a foray to Victoria and is sure to be a welcome addition to the New Zealand riding ranks. The...
Needle And Thread

Needle And Thread hoping Oaks rivals get the stitch

Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer head into Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) confident in the staying ability of their...
Gareth Downey

Business model change for Valachi Downs

Matamata thoroughbred nursery Valachi Downs is set to return to a boutique breeding and racing operation following a number of years of growth and business...
Lily’s Lady

Lily out to prove Oaks candidacy

Well-related filly Lily’s Lady contests Saturday’s Listed Fasttrack Insurance Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth and trainers Stephen Autridge and Kris Shailer are hopeful the...
Needle And Thread

Threading a path to the Oaks

Needle And Thread had her crowning glory at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day when taking out the Group 2 Royal Stakes (2000m) and now trainers...
Needle And Thread

Sponsor takes major prize in Royal Stakes

Valachi Downs principal Kevin Hickman picked up the thick end of the prizemoney from the race that he sponsored at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day...