Crocetti returns in fine fettle ahead of spring campaign
Group One-winning sprinter Crocetti made his first public appearance of the season when winning his 1100m trial at Te Rapa on Tuesday. The Danny Walker...
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Amateur Rennie gets first win in Duke of Gloucester Cup
There was no disguising what winning Sunday’s time-honoured Duke Of Gloucester Cup (2200m) meant to amateur rider Caitlin Rennie as she crossed the line victorious...
Fannin pair set to clash in Great NZ Steeplechase
Shaun and Hazel Fannin’s pair of talented jumpers in Jesko and Fourty Eight will clash for the first time over fences in Sunday’s hotly-contested Ben...
Don’t underestimate Nelson’s trio of NZ Hurdle contenders
Few trainers could match Paul Nelson’s record in the Great Northern Hurdle, a reputation he hopes to transfer into the renamed J Swap Great New...
Velocious returns to winning ways at Te Aroha
Last season’s boom two-year-old Velocious made her raceday return after a tie-back wind operation in stunning fashion when she stormed home at 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 maintains perfect hurdling record
Proven flat performer Helena Baby continued his flawless transition to jumping with another easy victory on Thursday at Te Aroha.
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.
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 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 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 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...