Innes keen on what the new season holds
Leith Innes may be a senior statesman of the northern jockeys’ room, but he hasn’t lost his enthusiasm for what lies ahead on the feature...
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Ryder on Sharrock’s radar
It’s already been one of Allan Sharrock’s most memorable seasons but the New Plymouth trainer is keen to add the icing on the cake at...
Lock flying high with return of stable star
Most people need an incentive to get out of bed on a cold winter’s morning, and for Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock it has been...
Trans-Tasman plans for Catalyst
Tony Pike is looking forward to spring racing with his new acquisition Catalyst. The rising five-year-old son of Darci Brahma won six of his 10...
Tavi Mac makes pleasing return
Tavi Mac, the surprise package of this season, made a pleasing start to his preparation at Foxton on Tuesday when comfortably winning his 1000m trial....
Deerfield: The gift that keeps on giving
In an age where horses race much less frequently, seven-year-old gelding Deerfield is like a throwback to decades gone-by. Since racing resumed in June last...
Middle distance test for Callsign Mav
Group One winner Callsign Mav will be in action at Awapuni on Saturday, where he will be tried beyond a mile for the first time...
Callsign Mav ready to rumble at Otaki
It’s one all between Callsign Mav and Avantage this season, and the Group 1 El Cheapo Cars Weight-For-Age Classic (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday is...
Callsign Mav thriving ahead of Te Rapa sprint
Callsign Mav upset the apple cart when winning at odds of in the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings last September, but he won’t...
Bary back to his best
Back in full swing after being sofa-bound for three months, it’s onwards and upwards for astute trainer John Bary. The Hastings horseman had a quiet...
Callsign Mav all class at Awapuni
Trainer John Bary admitted his overwhelming feeling was one of relief after he watched his stable star Callsign Mav lump topweight of 63kg to an...
Bary back trackside
Hastings trainer John Bary is looking forward to getting back trackside at Hastings on Sunday after an eight month absence. While he spent much of...
Manawatu Challenge for Callsign Mav
Hastings galloper Callsign Mav came of age at his home track over the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival and has now been sent for a quick...
Callsign Mav out to prove he’s top gun
Hawke’s Bay trainer John Bary is hoping to upset the applecart once again on Saturday when Callsign Mav contests the Group 1 Windsor Park Plate...
Jennifer on trial for Melbourne at Hawke’s Bay
Quality mare Jennifer Eccles has pleased her trainers Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings. The...
Hawke’s Bay runners provide plenty of optimism for Gerard
Trainer Pam Gerard was delighted with the return of Tokarangi and Pinmedown at Hawke’s Bay on Saturday. Three-year-old filly Tokorangi was one of the runs...
Deerfield to resurface on final day
The Chrissy Bambry-trained Deerfield will be back at Hastings on the third day of the spring carnival after a brave performance when fifth in the...
Tarzino upset confirms Holmes’ instinct
Callsign Mav’s victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) was one of the biggest Group 1 upsets in the history of the Hawke’s Bay...
Beaten brigade set their sights on Windsor Park Plate
The Group 1 Windsor Park Plate (1600m) at Hastings in a fortnight is shaping as another standout contest based on the comments from connections of...
Locals land massive upset in Tarzino
Hastings trainer John Bary has saddled plenty of big-race winners on home soil, but none with the shock factor of Callsign Mav’s $82 boilover in...
Pike well-armed on “transition day” at Hastings
Trainer Tony Pike has a host of runners at Hawke’s Bay on Saturday including exciting one-win three-year-old The Irishman, who steps straight into stakes company...
Savvy Racing gears up for landmark day
With runners in two stakes races, the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival at Hastings looms as a landmark moment in the short...
The Mitigator chasing further Group 1 success
Matamata trainer Peter McKay recites the old adage that it’s tough at the top as he prepares Group 1 winner The Mitigator for Saturday’s Group...
Kiwi Ida thriving ahead of Tarzino
Six-year-old mare Kiwi Ida is in fine fettle heading into Saturday’s Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) with the John and Karen Parsons-trained mare staying in...
Tavi Mac primed for Tarzino tilt
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock had a golden run in the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) a few years ago, winning three on-end, and he...