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She Turns Heads chasing Guineas berth at Tauranga

A pair of Te Akau Racing fillies will be vying to keep their Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) hopes alive when they step...

Te Akau armed with strong Riccarton hand

Te Akau Racing is set to continue its successful southern spring campaign at Riccarton on Saturday, boasting several top contenders for the upcoming races.

Quintessa takes out Group 3 Gold Trail Stakes

In the thrilling Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings, Quintessa showcased her exceptional talent, securing a memorable victory for Te Akau Racing.

Imperatriz thriving ahead of first-up run

Te Akau Racing will begin a new chapter this weekend when Imperatriz becomes their first representative from their Cranbourne barn at The Valley on Saturday.

Te Akau unleash serious spring contenders

Te Akau Racing's unmistakable tangerine and blue colours once again signalled their formidable presence in South Island racing at Riccarton.

Te Akau enjoy successful day at Riccarton

Te Akau made their presence known in the south on Thursday, claiming a hat-trick on the seven-race card at Riccarton Park Synthetic.

Te Akau stars impress in Te Rapa exhibition gallop

Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were pleased with what they saw from their quartet of exhibition gallopers at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Mark Walker brings up 200th winner

Mark Walker is in rarefied air after becoming the first New Zealand trainer to record 200 domestic wins in a season at Awapuni on Thursday.

Te Akau stars return with Cambridge trial

New Zealand’s leading stable, Te Akau Racing, begun their march towards spring racing with the return of several of their big hitters at the trials
Millefiori

Millefiori aiming to bounce back in Winter Championship Final

Te Akau Racing are hoping to put the last start disappointment behind them with Millefiori when they head to Ruakaka on Saturday.
Mark Walker

Walker closes in on 200-win season

Mark Walker is refusing to get complacent as he closes in on an historic first 200-win season as he holds a strong hand heading into...
Mark Walker

Te Akau Racing set for Cranbourne move

As one door closes, another opens – that is the case for New Zealand’s leading stable, Te Akau Racing who are set to open their...

Bergerson joins Walker in partnership

Te Akau Racing has announced that Sam Bergerson will join Mark Walker in a training partnership in New Zealand, commencing August 1.

Youngsters ready for stakes challenges

Te Akau Head Trainer Mark Walker will have leading two-year-old black-type prospects at both venues in New Zealand on Saturday.
Mark Walker

Walker sets new benchmark

Te Akau trainer Mark Walker set a national record for wins in a season when Fellini won at Pukekohe on Saturday afternoon.

Human error responsible for Tokyo Tycoon positive

Te Akau Racing have confirmed that human error was responsible for the post-race positive result to meloxicam returned by top two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon.
Imperatriz

Newmarket tilt for Imperatriz

After a dazzling performance in winning Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa, connections of star four-year-old Imperatriz have decided to raise...
Imperatriz

Imperatriz thriving ahead of BCD Group Sprint

Trainer Mark Walker is looking forward to Saturday’s bumper meeting at Te Rapa where he has strong chances in both Group One races – the...

Leaderboard upsets in Wellington Cup

Enigmatic galloper Leaderboard put his best foot forward when he responded to a brilliant ride from visiting Irish jockey Joe Doyle to take out the...

Class reigns supreme in the Westbury Classic

Triple Group One winner Imperatriz was sent out an odds-on favourite to win the Group 2 Westbury Classic (1400m) at Pukekohe on Saturday and favourite...

Tokyo Tycoon produces stunning Karaka Million win

Unbeaten juvenile Tokyo Tycoon has come from last to score a stunning victory in the Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) under an inspired Craig Zackey ride....

Cognito and Bosson sensational in Guineas

Having shown a glimpse of real promise in his first preparation, a bigger and better Cognito announced his arrival among New Zealand’s three-year-old ranks in...

Imperatriz completes Railway treble for Te Akau

New Zealand’s syndication powerhouse Te Akau Racing landed their third consecutive victory in the iconic Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) on New Year’s Day, but...
Mark Walker

Walker ready to immerse himself in New Zealand stable

Mark Walker is enjoying the fresh air, green pastures and wide-open spaces in Matamata as he prepares for a return to training duties in New...
Maven Belle

Homebred filly the Belle of the ball

The tangerine and blue silks of Te Akau Racing are a familiar sight in Australasian racing circles and on Saturday they lodged a special victory....