Tag: 'Sunline Vase'

Positivity

Forsman positive with trio ahead of Oaks

Andrew Forsman will attempt to recreate the performance of a former stable star with his trio of fillies in this Saturday’s Group 1 Dubai New...

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...
Vera Rose

Pike fillies show class in Te Rapa features

Tony Pike’s classy pair of Harlow Rocks and Vera Rose put their hands up for loftier targets after playing the bridesmaid role at Te Rapa...

Sakura Girl hands Foote a winning double at Te Rapa

Exciting galloper Sakura Girl presented her trainer Ben Foote and rider Kozzi Asano with the second leg of a winning stakes double at Te Rapa...

Laking to realise Derby dream

Canterbury jockey Jason Laking has always dreamt of riding in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and he will finally get his opportunity at...
Te Rapa racing preview

NZ Derby Day tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Te Rapa

The 2023 edition of the NZ Derby is the headline act for Saturday's 10-race program out of Te Rapa. See our best bets and quaddie...

Babylon Berlin in search of return to winner’s circle

Quality sprinter Babylon Berlin has a gilt-edged opportunity for a soft kill in Saturday’s Group 3 Kings Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa. The Ben Foote-trained...
Mustang Valley

Mustang Valley excels in Awapuni feature

Impressive last start Hastings winner Mustang Valley lifted her game several notches on Saturday as she claimed her first success at stakes level when taking...
Cakebytheocean

Winter Championships high on Gibbs radar

Chris Gibbs is looking forward to racing on his home Ruakaka track on Saturday, and not just for the chance to pick up a few...
Achieve

Achieve looking to raise the bar in Oaks

Talented staying filly Achieve will be the sole runner for Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood this weekend when she contests the Group 1...
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...
Le Villi

Le Villi transfers hands ahead of Oaks

Promising filly Le Villi will carry new colours when she lines-up in the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham...
Bellatrix Black

Bellatrix Black set to cast a spell at Trentham

Catherine Cameron is hoping Bellatrix Black can work her magic again on Saturday when she heads to Trentham for the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld...
Bellatrix Black

Bellatrix Black stuns rivals in Sunline Vase

Lightly raced filly Bellatrix Black () upset the applecart at Ellerslie on Saturday when she stepped up from a maiden victory at Tauranga at her...
Pinarello

Pinarello overcomes hiccups to stake Derby claim

A minor injury and inclement weather ruled out a traditional Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) path for Pinarello, but he will nevertheless front...
White Noise

White Noise heads stable’s Derby attack

Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will be represented by a trio of Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) contenders at Ellerslie this weekend with...
Defibrillate

Richardson delighted with Defibrillate

Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t expecting too much when he sat down to watch his pride and joy Defibrillate kick off his autumn campaign at...
Miss Ella

Third time’s a charm for Miss Ella

It was a case of third time’s a charm for Miss Ella when she was a convincing winner of the Listed Grangewilliam Stud “Derryn” Oaks...
Bonny Lass

Richardson all smiles with Bonny Lass

Talented filly Bonny Lass put a big smile on the face of co-trainer Graham Richardson after she returned to winning form with a comprehensive victory...
Miss Ella

Oaks credentials on the line for Marsh trio

Friday is something of a D-day for three of Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) contenders. Marsh...
Self Obsession

Self Obsession proves too tough in Fillies Classic

Giant filly Self Obsession showed she has a heart to match her imposing frame when she triumphed in a torrid finish to the Group 2...
Amarelinha

Te Akau Racing enjoy black type bonanza at Ellerslie

Punters who thought the result of the Group 3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m) was a foregone conclusion when installing glamour filly Amarelinha a red-hot...
Il Affare

Relieved Williams hopes for local Derby win

Byerley Park trainer Peter Williams was a relieved man when the news came through that Ellerslie would play host to the Group 1 Vodafone New...
Entriviere

Richards holds strong hand on Derby Day

The New Zealand Derby meeting could be held at either Hastings or Ellerslie on Sunday, but Jamie Richards is hoping for the latter. The man...
Fleetwood Maca

Fleetwood Maca on song ahead of Lowland

Punters should disregard Fleetwood Maca’s last two runs when assessing her chances in the Group 2 Little Avondale Stud Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings on...