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...
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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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Mile switch for talented Communique
In-form mare Communique looks one of the better chances in Wednesday’s Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) at Riccarton, although the daughter of Redwood has...
Autridge eyes Cup week gold
Stephen Autridge reckons his team is on track to make owner Kevin Hickman’s New Zealand Cup week a memorable one. Autridge, along with his training...
New Zealand Cup target for Communique
The colours of Kevin and Joanne Hickman’s Valachi Downs were to the fore at the Riccarton meeting on Saturday, headed by smart mare Communique who...
Kelly Renee searching for maiden victory
Group 1 performer Kelly Renee will be looking to secure her maiden victory at Te Rapa on Thursday when she contests the SVS 3YO 1200....
Bittersweet weekend for Newman
The joy of achieving a winning double at Matamata on Saturday was tempered slightly for apprentice Tegan Newman when she copped a week’s suspension for...
Woodcote Lass begins Stewards journey
Woodcote Lass was part of Stephen Autridge’s team of horses based in Christchurch last spring and a bold performance at Waverley on Friday would assure...
Richards’ premiership caps memorable season
Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis has just one word to summarise the 2019/20 season – thrilling. The tangerine and blue army were to the...
Prosperous start to racing career
Trainer Stephen Autridge saddled two runners at Avondale on Wednesday, with Savabeel three-year-old Prosperous making a good impression when winning by five lengths on debut,...
Exciting season ahead for Autridge
Valachi Downs’ trainer Stephen Autridge welcomed back 30 horses to his Matamata barn last week and he is excited about the future with his young...
Three-pronged Oaks tilt for Autridge
Valachi Downs trainer Stephen Autridge will be vying for his first Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) when he lines-up three...
Walker snares Group 3 on return home
Michael Walker made a successful return to race riding in New Zealand when he guided Communique to victory in the Group 3 McKee Family Sunline...
Autridge hunting Riccarton gold
The gold colours of Kevin Hickman will once again be prominent at Riccarton on Saturday. The Valachi Downs principal has four horses entered with private...
Autridge delighted with start to southern mission
A gritty win by promising filly Woodcote Lass at Riccarton on Saturday has kicked off Matamata trainer Stephen Autridge’s southern campaign in the best possible...
Hickman’s gold army strengthening in South Island
Kevin Hickman is already increasing his South Island-based firepower leading into this year’s New Zealand Cup carnival. A group of horses owned by the Valachi...
Guineas contenders head Autridge’s spring hopes
Exciting performances at the Te Teko trials on Tuesday have put Matamata trainer Stephen Autridge back on the road towards the 2000 and 1000 Guineas...
Our Abbadean top Travis prospect
More of the same is expected of Our Abbadean at Te Rapa on Saturday. The mare is at the top of her game and another...
Major milestone on emotional day for Stephen Autridge
The Chaser produced a bright moment on the saddest of days when he handed Stephen Autridge with his 1000th training success. While the four-year-old was...
Two year old stars to go head to head in Sires’ Produce Stakes
Sword Of Osman and Avantage will renew their Group One rivalry at Awapuni later this month. The talented two-year-old stablemates are confirmed runners in the...
Our Abbadean ready for black type success
Co-trainer Stephen Autridge believes capable mare Our Abbadean is back to her best and is ready for a black-type assignment. Autridge and training partner Jamie...