Trans-Tasman assault for Te Akau
Having stakes contenders on both sides of the Tasman is becoming a common occurrence for Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards. The 30-year-old horseman was kept...
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Probabeel on target for Surround
High-class three-year-old Probabeel has settled into life in Sydney well and was put through her paces when finishing fifth in a 1000m trial at Randwick...
Dream day at Te Rapa for Rip Van Winkle
Windsor Park Stud’s young guns have dominated the limelight in recent times with first-season sire titles for Shamexpress and Charm Spirit, but Saturday was all...
Te Akau Shark claims first Group One win
New Zealand star, Cox Plate placegetter Te Akau Shark, has claimed a Group One win in the BCD Sprint at Te Rapa.
Te Akau gearing up for Australian assault
Te Akau Racing's leading autumn contenders are on target for their Australian assignments including Te Akau Shark who runs at Te Rapa.
Te Akau stars impress in Ellerslie exhibition
Less than 24 hours after producing the headline acts on Karaka Million night at Ellerslie, the Te Akau Racing team were back in the thick...
Australian-bound Kiwis impress at Matamata
Exciting kiwi gallopers Te Akau Shark and Catalyst had their first hit-out of the year at the Matamata trials on Tuesday and they pleased their...
Richards pleased with confidence booster for star filly
Trainer Jamie Richards was happy to put a tick in the mission accomplished column of star three-year-old Probabeel’s campaign plan after she accounted for her...
Hallmark assignment for Avantage
Group 1 winner Avantage looks to be back to her best after a subpar spring campaign in Sydney. The daughter of Fastnet Rock finished unplaced...
Kiwi Catalyst an All-Star Mile contender
The Australian Guineas and the All-Star Mile are targets for up-and-coming New Zealand star Catalyst.
Nominations open for The 2020 All-Star Mile
Nominations for the second edition of the $5 million The All-Star Mile (1600m) opened on Monday morning, heralding the official countdown to the world’s richest...
Best still to come from the Shark
Not that he needed convincing but trainer Jamie Richards left Moonee Valley on Saturday evening with confirmation that he has a galloper capable of matching...
Gallen delighted with Cox Plate placing
NRL star Paul Gallen thought Te Akau Shark had little chance when so far back at the halfway point of the Cox Plate before finishing...
Gallen beats odds for Cox Plate runner
NRL great Paul Gallen cannot believe his luck, with his first foray into racing netting him a partial stake in Cox Plate contender Te Akau...
Shark circling in Cox Plate
New Zealand raider Te Akau Shark and Sydney three-year-old Castelvecchio have been included in the 14-horse field for the A$5 million Group 1 Cox Plate...
Te Akau Shark makes Cox Plate field
New Zealander Te Akau Shark will have to contend with the outside barrier in the Cox Plate after being included in the final field.
Paul Gallen deflated after Epsom second
Te Akau Shark's part-owner Paul Gallen admits his Epsom Handicap second is a bitter pill to swallow.
Kolding comes of age in Epsom Hcp victory
The Chris Waller-trained Kolding has confirmed his promise with a heart-stopping win in the $1 million Epsom Handicap at Randwick.
Super Saturday looming for Te Akau
Saturday could become a landmark day in Te Akau’s near 40 year history. The New Zealand racing operation, headed by David Ellis, has three Group...
Te Akau Shark draws wide in Epsom
Te Akau Shark has drawn awkwardly in barrier 16 for the $1 million Epsom Handicap at Randwick.
Te Akau Shark retains Epsom favouritism
Te Akau Shark and dual Group One runner-up Dreamforce head the market for the Epsom Handicap ahead of the final field and barrier draw.
Te Akau Shark has day out at Canterbury
Epsom Handicap favourite Te Akau Shark has had a maintenance gallop between races at Canterbury, pleasing New Zealand trainer Jamie Richards.
Te Akau Shark to gallop at Canterbury
New Zealander Te Akau Shark, the Epsom Handicap favourite, will have a race day gallop at Canterbury with James McDonald aboard.
McDonald booked for Shark in Epsom
Top jockey James McDonald will partner Epsom Handicap favourite Te Akau Shark in the Group One mile at Randwick.
Big numbers for Sydney feature races
The numbers are high for the feature Group One meeting at Randwick which hosts the Epsom Handicap, Metropolitan Handicap and Flight Stakes.