Tag: 'Sweynesse Stakes'

Beebeep looking to score further black-type success

Clinton Isdale was duly rewarded when his mare Beebeep scored a runner-up result in the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes behind Johny Johny.

Johny Johny claims Sweynesse Stakes

A wide draw and an energy-sapping fast pace were not enough to stop Johny Johny in Saturday’s Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.
Riodini

Riodini to make New Zealand return in Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes

Riodini will make his first New Zealand appearance in almost four years when he lines up in the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua...
Bonny Lass

Richardson guided by past Railway experience

Graham Richardson will follow a proven formula with his leading sprinter Bonny Lass through to her grand final at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day....
Tavi Mac

Apprentices key to Sharrock’s chances

Allan Sharrock acknowledges Tavi Mac and Justaskme are victims of their own success and hasn’t hesitated to utilise apprentice claims to lighten their loads on...
Tavi Mac

Sharrock’s little battler on a Group One path

Allan Sharrock is full of admiration for his pint-sized equine prize fighter Tavi Mac, who continues to punch well above his weight as he heads...
Tavi Mac

Punters’ pal back to winning form at Rotorua

Quality performer Tavi Mac bounced back from his worst career performance in the best possible fashion with a stylish victory in the Group 3 Sweynesse...
Tavi Mac

Tavi Mac returns in Sweynesse

Group Two winner Tavi Mac will try to get his spring preparation back on track at Arawa Park on Sunday when he lines-up in the...
Beauden

Beauden primed for Livamol

Graeme Rogerson is confident Beauden is ready to show he can beat the best away from Awapuni. Beauden was joint favourite on Tuesday along with...
Gwen Stephani

Gwen Stephani leaves rivals in no doubt

Flashy chestnut filly Gwen Stephani showed she had taken plenty from an unplaced debut run at Whanganui last month when she rocketed home to claim...
Dawn Patrol

Dawn Patrol back to his best at Rotorua

Enigmatic four-year-old Dawn Patrol made a welcome return to the winner’s enclosure when he took out the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua with...
Princess Kereru

Railway hopeful set to resume at Rotorua

Ken Kelso isn’t enamored with the prospect of running Princess Kereru on a heavy track at Rotorua on Saturday but he’s even less hung up...
Princess Kereru

Railway redemption for Princess Kereru

A return to the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day remains the primary focus for Princess Kereru this season. The...

Camera decides finish to Sweynesse Stakes

A desperate finish to the Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1215m) at Rotorua was decided by the photo-finish camera in favour of underrated mare Volks Lightning....