No Tip scores in thrilling Pakuranga Hunt Cup
Champion jumps trainers Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal took out the jumping features on Sunday at Te Rapa, headlined by No Tip’s thrilling victory in...
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Trans-Tasman week for Phelan
It’s been a busy week for top jumps jockey Shaun Phelan, and he is hoping to cap it with some prestige jumping titles at the...
Hannan had the Good Oil at Te Rapa
Kelsey Hannan is quickly stamping herself as one of the apprentice jockeys to follow in the north. The Cambridge rider continued her purple patch of...
Imperatriz dominant in Te Rapa feature
Any doubts about the ability of quality mare Imperatriz to handle a testing surface at Te Rapa on Saturday were well and truly dispelled in...
Shez Shamus brings joy for large group with Te Rapa victory
Bargain purchase Shez Shamus had the grandstand rocking as her large group of owners cheered her to a hard-fought victory over 1200m in the first...
Kajino impressive in Te Rapa victory
Having just his fourth start over hurdles, the Diana Kennedy-trained Kajino put in a perfect jumping performance in the opening event at Te Rapa under...
Track specialist saves best for Te Rapa
If they were giving out awards for toughness then trainer Ray Gavin believes his talented winter galloper Bullybrook would be at the head of the...
Promising filly heads home Marsh quinella
If he was tuned in from his American holiday base on Saturday morning, trainer Stephen Marsh would have been delighted with the result of the...
Persistence pays off with first win for Matthews
If there was a prize for the biggest smile at Te Rapa on Saturday, then fledgling jumps jockey Portia Matthews would be a leading contender...
Champion again Richards focused on Hong Kong future
Despite missing the final four months of the season, Jamie Richards will again be crowned New Zealand’s Champion Trainer when the curtain comes down on...
Pike hoping to end season on a high
Tony Pike’s high-performance stable has three further chances on Saturday to cap off another successful season for the Cambridge horseman. Guaranteed to finish third on...
Queensland awaits Moroney-Gerard runners
Group 2 winning filly Pinmedown will be back in action at Te Rapa on Saturday when she contests the Maara Grange Rehabilitation And Fencing Premier...
Matamata trainers hold strong Te Rapa hand
The Matamata training combination of Graham Richardson and Gavin Parker will take a select team of four horses to Te Rapa on Saturday, with all...
Sultan Of Swing has all the right moves at Te Rapa
Hardy galloper Sultan Of Swing capped a somewhat bizarre day at Te Rapa when he took out the Group 3 J Swap Contractors Sprint (1400m)...
Belle Du Nord upsets at Te Rapa
Belle Du Nord upset the applecart when she produced a storming finish to snatch victory in the Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te...
Stratocaster unfazed by Melbourne trip
Showy grey Stratocaster will head into the Group 3 J Swap Contractors Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa on Saturday as one of the favoured runners...
Promising pair provide early Te Rapa action
The early action at Sunday’s Te Rapa race-meeting served up a pair of three-year-olds that could well command closer attention over the coming months. Debutant...
Indecision takes out Te Rapa feature
A bold front-running performance saw the Tony Pike-trained Indecision add further valuable black- type to her career record when she scored in the Listed Legacy...
Te Akau Shark sounds ominous warning to spring rivals
Exciting four-year-old Te Akau Shark put his future spring rivals on notice with a stunning return to the racetrack at Hastings today. The showy chestnut...
Big shoes to fill for Julius
Jason Waddel’s high opinion of Julius will be put to the test in the Group 2 Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on...
Saint Emilion nearing return
Group One winner Saint Emilion and stablemate Highlad took positive steps toward a possible return to racing at Te Rapa on Saturday week when trialling...
Underthemoonlight ready for another Foxbridge Plate
Talented Matamata mare Underthemoonlight is on target in an attempt to successfully defend her Group 2 Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate (1200m) crown at Te Rapa...
Taupo gallop furthers Foxbridge preparation
Jamie Richards used a trip to Taupo for a hit-out on Wednesday morning to put top mare Melody Belle on target for her Group Two...
Hale doubles up her Te Rapa interest
Shelley Hale is giving Grant Cooksley the opportunity to get a line on both her stable stars at Te Rapa on Saturday. We look at...
Melody Belle on track for new season
New Zealand Group One winner Melody Belle is on track for the new season after a disappointing three-year-old year.