Tag: 'Taupo'

Harlow Rock

Proven Harlow Rocks gets the nod from trainer

Tony Pike has tipped Harlow Rocks as the stable’s best chance of stakes success at Taupo on Friday, as she competes in the Avondale Lowland...
Mazzolino

Proven Group performer Mazzolino retired

Time has been called on the racing career of Savabeel’s Group-winning daughter Mazzolino from the Stephen Marsh barn, who is in foal to Super Seth.

Wexford Stables looking to continue golden run

Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott will be looking to continue their golden run when they head to Taupo on Wednesday afternoon.

McNab lifts Mehzebeen to Taupo Cup triumph

The feature event at Taupo, the Taupo Cup (2000m) went the way of Michael McNab on Mehzebeen ahead of Town Cryer and Opie Bosson.

Patterson stablemates hunting northern feature success

Robbie Patterson has already successfully raided the Group 3 Counties Cup, and he has another two northern features in his sights over the next few...

Wexford three-year-olds shine at Taupo

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott's three-year-old Geriatrix looks to be another promising type after breaking his maiden impressively at Taupo on Wednesday.

Foote excited by Enthusiastic’s chances at Taupo

Enthusiastic’s debut run last month was better than it reads on paper and is expected to show his true worth on Wednesday when he returns...

Prowess suffers further spring setback

Multiple Group 1 winner Prowess has suffered a further injury setback on Friday morning prior to her return to the trials at Taupo.

Romancing The Moon primed for Taupo return

Sam Bergerson is still basking in the glory of his first-ever Group One win at Hastings last Saturday, but his focus has swiftly shifted to...
Solidify

Solidify returns a winner

It may not have been a pretty win, but it was a win nonetheless for the returning Solidify at Taupo on Wednesday afternoon.

La Crique set for Tarzino Trophy return

Group One winner La Crique showed a change in home has done nothing to hinder her spring preparation when she put in an eye-catching trial...

Imperatriz impresses ahead of Australian assignment

Imperatriz’s impending trip across the Tasman is full of optimism following her pleasing hit-out at the Taupo trials on Wednesday.

Bonny Lass impresses in Taupo trial

The competitive nature of Bonny Lass was showcased at Taupo where the gifted short course performer was a runaway trial winner on Wednesday.
Bruce Harvey

Discovery Bay set for Taupo return

Discovery Bay achieved targets set for him by trainer Bruce Harvey last season and is set to resume at Taupo on Wednesday.

Walker savours another memorable moment

Mark Walker’s rip-roaring season produced another milestone victory at Taupo on Tuesday when the Te Akau head trainer unveiled a highly regarded juvenile to deliver...
Tutukaka

Pike keen on Tutukaka’s Cup hopes

Tony Pike is bullish about the chances of Tutukaka in Friday’s Taupo Cup (2000m) with the step up in trip on a good surface fuelling...

Clark may have another quality filly on his hands

Adrian Clark may have another quality filly on his hands in the form of Wrote three-year-old Best Seller. The Challenge Syndications principal experienced the highs...
Ocean Billy

Billy’s back and Tarzino bound

Last year’s Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Ocean Billy is somewhat of a surprise nomination for the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hawke’s...

Guineas mission for Xpression

Group 2-winning filly Xpression is set to tackle Saturday’s Group 3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) and has pleased trainers Guy Lowry and...

Winning return for Xpression

Showcasing filly Xpression made a winning return to the track at Taupo on Wednesday when taking out the NZB Insuranace Pearl Series Race (1100m). The...

Top mare Bonneval enjoys a day out

New Zealand‘s highest-profile galloper enjoyed a trip to Taupo this morning to further her preparation for a return to the Melbourne spring carnival. The Murray...
Taupo tips

Taupo racing tips and form, Saturday December 30

TAUPO won’t be the most known track to Australian punters, but it always plays fair and most trainers love taking their runners there. We have...
Promising NZ galloper Astor

Black-type hopeful Astor to be tested at Taupo

Next stop is Taupo for the NZ Bloodstock Insurance Pearl Series, but the filly's trainers have the Gold Trail Stakes in their sights.