This Magic Carpet ride is personal for Jenna McLeod
Jenna McLeod got a massive thrill when watching the latest generation of her family’s breed score at stakes level at Te Rapa on Saturday. Group...
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Waitak reigns supreme in Te Rapa Group 1
Saturday's Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) at Te Rapa took Waitak past the million-dollar mark and added another triumphant chapter to his unique Group 1 record.
Donoghue’s Navy Dreams chasing Hawke’s Bay Guineas success
Navy Dreams all but won at stakes level last season and the in-form colt will have an opportunity to go one better at Te Rapa...
Te Akau’s La Dorada to line up in Group 3 Scarborough Stakes
La Dorada will be out to prove her ability against her Australian counterparts on Friday in the Group 3 Scarborough Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley.
Whangaehu primed for strong showing in Group 1 company
The prospect of a heavy surface for Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting could play into the hands of Central Districts visitor Whangaehu. The versatile galloper has...
Lady Luck smiles on talented filly Tale Of The Gypsy
Lady Luck has finally smiled on talented filly Tale Of The Gypsy, who has been plagued by wide barriers throughout her short career to date.
Cole keeping options open for Landlock
Cody Cole is keeping his options open with talented three-year-old Landlock as wet weather threatens to halt his initial plan at Te Rapa.
Harlech looking to continue strong form closer to home
Harlech has returned to Pam Gerard’s Matamata base after another successful southern campaign, and he’ll aim to continue that form closer to home at Te...
Lord Spencer ready for Te Rapa hurdle assignment
After a couple of encouraging runs on the flat, premier jumper Lord Spencer will be back to doing what he does best on Saturday.
Val Di Zoldo fends off rivals to claim Group 2 Travis Stakes
Val Di Zoldo’s victory in the Group 2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa on Saturday showed what a difference a year can make.
Ardalio claims Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes
Stephen Marsh enjoyed a red-letter day at Te Rapa on Saturday as promising filly Ardalio claimed the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m).
Lubeck gives Stephen Marsh further juvenile success
The Stephen Marsh stable continued their white hot form of late with two-year-old filly Lubeck giving her rivals a galloping lesson at Te Rapa.
Town Cryer set for Group 2 Travis Stakes assignment
Awapuni mare Town Cryer will attempt to add to her stakes record when she heads north to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Group...
Electron looking to end season on a high at Te Rapa
Electron recorded her second Group Three placing in three starts when third on Saturday, and will look to end her season on a high at...
Te Rapa to determine Super Photon’s path
Sunday’s Forsman Racing 3YO at Te Rapa could put comeback galloper Super Photon on a Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes collision course with Velocious.
Miller to make training return
Matamata horseman Daniel Miller is set to return to the training ranks this weekend when he lines up Pippy at Te Rapa on Sunday.
Te Rapa dress rehearsal for Yaldi
Group 2 winner Yaldi will return to age-group company at Te Rapa on Sunday in preparation for a feature target at the course later this...
Classic winner continuing top family trend
Progressive four-year-old Risque Ruler is the latest success story for a Windsor Park Stud family that for decades has been a constant source of stakes...
Tuxedo too good in Group 2 Waikato Guineas
A dominant performance in the Group 2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) at Te Rapa on Saturday has thrust Tuxedo into Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m)...
Leica Lucy a class above in Te Rapa Group 2
Leica Lucy had to live right up to her fast-growing reputation at Te Rapa on Saturday when winning the Group 2 David & Karyn Ellis...
Here To Shock leads home Australian quinella in BCD Group Sprint
Australia took the spoils in the trans-Tasman sprint clash at Te Rapa as Here To Shock and Bosustow filled the quinella in the Group 1...
El Vencedor thrashes rivals in Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes
Saturday’s Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa marked another new high point in the career of the ever-improving El Vencedor.
Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | February 8
12 horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Saturday, February 8. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips for the day here.
Te Rapa free NZ horse racing preview & tips | February 8, 2025
A blockbuster day of Group 1 racing awaits punters at Te Rapa (NZ) on Saturday, February 7, 2025. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie...
Top mare chasing fairytale Group One outcome
Emotions will run high at Te Rapa if specialist short course performer Babylon Berlin can finally break through at the highest level.