Prowess sets up Legarto rematch
After losing her undefeated record to the superstar Legarto in the spring, quality filly Prowess has set the stage for a high-stakes rematch with a...
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Trobriand retains unbeaten record in Eclipse Stakes
A convincing victory in the first stakes race on the card at Te Rapa has provided rider Opie Bosson with a tough decision leading into...
Dionysus excels under patient Kennedy ride
The superlatives being used about the riding of ex-pat South African Warren Kennedy went to a new level at Te Rapa on Sunday when he...
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...
Yendall answers Kiwi call
Victorian jockey Dean Yendall will renew his association with Kiwi galloper Justacanta in the Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Te Rapa on New Year’s...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart building towards return
Sharp ‘N’ Smart will mark the start of the new year by making his first public appearance since finishing runner-up in the Group 1 VRC...
Wellington Guineas on the cards for The Racketeer
The Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) is the likely target for The Racketeer after his gutsy victory at Te Rapa on Saturday. The Racketeer, one...
Polygon heads straight to podium top step at Te Rapa
Lightly raced three-year-old Polygon took the step up to stakes company in her stride as she dashed home to take out the feature race at...
Derby winner returns at Te Rapa
Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix returns to the races at Te Rapa on Saturday. The four-year-old will race for the first time...
New Year’s target for Ess Vee Are
Ess Vee Are will be looking to kick-off the new year in the best possible style when he heads to Te Rapa on January 1...
Veteran raises the roof with Cup victory
Hardy veteran Viktor Vegas struck a blow for the older generation when he plowed through the wet underfoot conditions at Te Rapa to blitz his...
Sinarahma superior in Te Rapa feature
Warm favourite Sinarahma provided a further example of her undoubted class when she cruised to victory in one of the feature events at Te Rapa...
Flying mare rewards the faithful
Flying mare Faithful Feat showed all her fighting qualities when she overcame a wide barrier, a hefty 58.5kg impost and a heavy downpour that created...
Broodmare paddock looming for Sinarahma
Sinarahma’s final campaign couldn’t be going much better, according to New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock. But as the eight-year-old Darci Brahma mare prepares for her...
Cup hope’s chances at mercy of outside factors
Justamaiz will have to overcome an interrupted lead-up and an unfavourable weather outlook to bag himself another Group 3 Waikato Cup (2400m) on his home...
Invador rehab continues in Waikato Cup
Lisa Latta should get a good guide to how the rehabilitation of top stayer Platinum Invador is going when he joins stablemate Charms Star in...
Quality mare Sinarahma full of surprises
Sinarahma exceeded expectations at Te Rapa with a performance that left little doubt she can take full advantage of her remaining opportunities. The multiple stakes...
Bright future for Tokyo Tycoon
Te Akau racing dominated the juvenile event at Te Rapa on Saturday with debutant Tokyo Tycoon heading home a Mark Walker-trained trifecta. The flashy gelding...
Double delight for Zackey at Te Rapa
Fresh off winning the first feature race on the card at Te Rapa on Saturday aboard Waitak in the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial...
Impressive Waitak swoops on Eagle Memorial
A storming late run by powerfully built three-year-old Waitak continued the latest run of success for his sire Proisir as he captured the Listed Trevor...
Fresh is best for Paisley Park
Paisley Park will have two major factors in his favour when he fronts trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall’s black type challenge at Te Rapa...
Railway dream resonates with Frye
Danny Frye describes Our Echo’s entry for January’s Group 1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Te Rapa as “pie-in-the-sky” optimism but the North Canterbury trainer is...
Smart 3YO partnership’s latest success story
A trans-Tasman association dating back 15 years has come up trumps with another promising three-year-old prospect in Matter Of Honour, who will chase his fourth...
Te Rapa test looming for Conor O’Ceirin
New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson is keen to head north to Te Rapa next month with five-win gelding Conor O’Ceirin to give him a crack...
Livamol option for Marroni
Talented stayer Marroni bounced back from an underwhelming autumn campaign in Sydney to open his spring account with a strong win at Te Rapa on...