Tag: 'Te Aroha'

Henry Robin to make NZ debut

Lightly-raced Tavistock five-year-old Henry Robin is set to make his New Zealand debut at Te Aroha on Friday when he contests the Ecolab 1600. Bred...

Richardson’s juvenile pair set to debut at Te Aroha

Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall are hoping for some good fortune on Wednesday at Te Aroha after Snazzytavi was ruled out of the Herbie Dyke...

Celestial Wonder impresses at Te Aroha

Promising filly Celestial Wonder left little to the imagination at Te Aroha on Wednesday, bolting to her maiden success in the KB Bloodstock 1150.

Consistency pays off for Mont Ventoux

Capable flat performer Mont Ventoux scored a deserved maiden success over the fences in the Majestic Horse Floats Hurdles (3100m) at Te Aroha on Thursday.

Kozaczek scores first New Zealand win

Jay Kozaczek made the perfect start to his riding venture in New Zealand at Te Aroha on Thursday, when guiding Sound of Silence to victory.
Helena Baby

Helena Baby maintains perfect hurdling record

Proven flat performer Helena Baby continued his flawless transition to jumping with another easy victory on Thursday at Te Aroha.
Alfriston

Chris Wood chasing flat and jumps racing success

Cambridge trainer Chris Wood will have strong chances on the flat and over the jumps this week at three different venues.
Lucy de Lautour

De Lautour pair primed for Te Aroha

The 2023-24 season has produced a long line of placings for Waipukurau owner-trainer Lucy de Lautour, who is set to make her presence felt again.
Auld Jock

Auld Jock looking to book ticket for Hawke’s Bay trip at Te Aroha

Promising jumper Auld Jock could earn a place in his first prestige jumping assignment with a strong showing on Sunday at Te Aroha.

Pier back with a vengeance at Te Aroha

Former quality three-year-old Pier made a welcome return to racing at Te Aroha when he strode to an impressive first-up victory in an open 1300m...

Hula Beat provides Weatherley with fine birthday gift

In a desperate finish to the Te Aroha Cup on Monday, Hula Beat provided Sam Weatherley with a fitting birthday gift when claiming a narrow...
Helena Baby

Helena Baby makes successful jumping debut

Helena Baby added a second string to an already impressive bow as he cruised to a debut victory over fences at Te Aroha on Monday.

Sidelined Henderson hoping for Cup victory

Carl Henderson is hoping Rua Rocks can boost his spirits when he heads to Te Aroha on Monday to contest the Te Aroha Cup.
The Victress

The Victress to chase Stakes success after debut win

Stakes targets are in the offing for promising juvenile The Victress following her debut win at Te Aroha on Wednesday afternoon.

Adam I Am a class above in Thames Cup

Exciting four-year-old Adam I Am was just toying with his rivals in the closing stages of the Thames Cup (1600m) on Wednesday afternoon.

Our Absolute impresses at Te Aroha

Our Absolute scored a popular win at Te Aroha on Wednesday afternoon under a smart ride Lynsey Satherley for trainer Trudy Thornton.

Talented Ballymore filly scores special victory at Te Aroha

Promising filly Tonia’s Dragon produced a deserved maiden victory in the testing conditions at Te Aroha on Friday, scoring in the Donaghys Pro-Dairy 1180.

Racing set to return to Te Aroha

The long-awaited return of racing to Te Aroha following track renovations will take place on Friday, having been postponed from its initial Wednesday time slot.

Two-pronged Eight Carat attack likely

Owners Sarah Green and Ger Beemsterboer could have two runners in the Group 2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on December 26....

Unorthodox path to Railway

Top Te Aroha galloper Hiflyer will take an unorthodox path to the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. Hiflyer has...

Williams brings up 1000 wins

Byerley Park trainer Dawn Williams reached a mammoth milestone at Te Aroha on Tuesday when she picked up her 1000th win as a trainer courtesy...

Rugged stayer gets deserved big race victory at Te Aroha

Chocolate Fish proved his credentials as an out and out stayer when he out-toughed his rivals in Sunday’s Irvines Great Northern Steeplechase (6300m) at Te...

Distance a query for Perry Mason

Leading jumps trainer Paul Nelson will have strong chances in each of the two feature jumps races at Te Aroha on Sunday, but he still...

Staying future for English Gambler

Promising four-year-old English Gambler has pleased trainer Lauren Brennan in his four career starts to date and she believes he has the potential to reach...

Mitchell adds to international flavour

Northern Champion jumps jockey Michael Mitchell has answered an SOS call from the other side of the world to take the ride on Gallante in...