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Catalyst

Pike hoping Catalyst can find old zest

Comeback horse Alligator Blood’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) triumph has Cambridge trainer Tony Pike hoping that one of that horse’s most notable rivals can...
Tavi Mac

Tavi time drawing closer for Sharrock

Stable stalwart Tavi Mac is making timely progress toward another campaign with Group features again on his radar. The Allan Sharrock-trained son of Tavistock has...
Spring Tide

Bambry stars finally underway

Trainer Chrissy Bambry isn’t expecting any early fireworks from her Group One performers Spring Tide and Deerfield when they belatedly open their campaigns at Trentham...
Carolina Reaper

Carolina Reaper takes out Easter Handicap

A barnstorming late run carried progressive mare Carolina Reaper to her biggest career victory when she took out the Group 3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m)...
Sergio

Special Cup winner for Bambry

A special pre-race plan helped Sergio become Kamada Bloodstock’s 100th race winner when he led all the way in Sunday’s Woodville-Pahiatua Cup (1600m). Foxton trainer...
Mali Ston

Australian campaign for Mali Ston

Rising Matamata miler Mali Ston will get a crack at a good Australian target next month – mainly because his best mate is making the...
Mali Ston

Weatherley has an eye on Sydney with Mali Ston

The prospect of a heavily rain affected track at Tauranga this Saturday may see the connections of Group One performer Mali Ston firming up plans...
Masetto

Thorndon focus for Te Rapa triallers

The Stephen Marsh-trained Masetto prepared for a tilt at the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) by winning a high-quality 1200m trial at Te Rapa on...
Gino Severini

Well-deserved break for Gino Severini

As Callsign Mav heads to the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) and Prise de Fer looks toward the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m), another of...
Callsign Mav

Cox Plate calling Mav after Windsor Park victory

Hometown hero Callsign Mav booked his ticket for a shot at the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley later this month when he...
Callsign Mav

Callsign Mav in peak order for New Zealand swansong

Hastings trainer John Bary is confident Callsign Mav can make his final race on New Zealand soil a winning one in Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor...
Spring Tide

First mile test for Spring Tide

Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry isn’t too worried about the prospect of an improved track for Spring Tide for the second leg of the Hastings weight-for-age...
Sarah Macnab

Macnab savours special day in the saddle

Almost exactly three years on from a fall that could have ended her career, jockey Sarah Macnab made an unforgettable start to the 2021 Hawke’s...
Jonathan Riddell

Riddell makes it lucky number 13 in Group One feature

Thirteen may be an unlucky number for some, but for jockey Jonathan Riddell it marks another milestone in an amazing career in the saddle that...
Bellacontte

Rails run aids Bellacontte to land Gold Trail

Rider Sarah Macnab produced a gem of a ride as she guided under-rated filly Bellacontte to a thrilling victory in the Group 3 Hawke’s Bay...
Callsign Mav

Callsign Mav defends Group One title

Gritty local galloper Callsign Mav had to call on all his undoubted talent as he took out his second Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) in...
Avantage

Star mare Avantage retired

Nine-time Group One winner Avantage has been retired from racing after suffering a tendon injury. The Jamie Richards-trained six-year-old was favourite for Saturday’s Group 1...
Frontman

Frontman a leading light at Hawke’s Bay

A week ago, the chances of talented four-year-old Frontman contesting the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings looked slim, but a host of contributing...
Avantage

Rain the only drawback for heavily armed Richards

This weekend will prove to be one of trainer Jamie Richards’ busiest to date, with 34 horses accepted at Taupo on Friday, Riccarton and Hastings...
Beauden

Domestic targets for Rogerson stars

The chances of high-class galloper Mascarpone venturing across the Tasman this spring are looking highly unlikely, however, Group One performed stablemate Beauden remains an outside...
Spring Tide

Spring Tide coming into Hastings

Spring Tide’s quick rise through the ranks in winter has persuaded Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry to take an unscheduled crack at Group One company this...
Dragon Leap

Punters take leap of faith

Comeback galloper Dragon Leap returns to the races for only the second time since February 2020 when he contests Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m)...
Callsign Mav

Signs positive for Mav

The John Bary-trained Callsign Mav tuned up for his fresh-up tilt at the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) with a dominant trial victory at Taupo...
Tutukaka

Derby campaign commences for Tutukaka

Don’t expect Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) candidate Tutukaka to win his seasonal debut at Flemington on Saturday, but he should be making solid ground...
Harlech

Hastings targets beckon Harlech

A return to Group One company is imminent for Harlech after his pleasing return to New Zealand racing at Te Rapa last Saturday. The son...