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Te Rapa

Te Rapa abandoned following several horses slipping

The spate of bad luck with New Zealand tracks continued at Te Rapa on Monday, with the abandonment of racing at the Hamilton venue following...
So Naive

So Naive out to continue purple patch of form

So Naive hasn’t put a foot wrong this campaign so far, and Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley are hoping his purple patch of form continues...
Captured By Love - Matamata Breeders' Stakes

Captured By Love out for redemption in Sarten

The Hawke’s Bay Guineas was not an easy watch for the connections of Captured By Love, and Sam Bergerson is hoping some redemption can be...

Kitty Flash too quick in Te Rapa opener

Lightly raced three-year-old filly Kitty Flash showed her age group rivals a clean pair of heels as she dominated the opening event at Te Rapa...

Spencer claims first stakes victory

Spencer showed he could be just as effective on better going when he claimed a decisive victory in the Group 3 Spring Sprint (1400m) at...
Snazzytavi

Snazzytavi stuns in Livamol romp

Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall have taken out the Group 1 Livamol Classic with Snazzytavi, who was given a great ride by Warren Kennedy at...
Wewillrock

Wewillrock poised for success at Te Rapa

Well-performed short course specialist Wewillrock gets a gilt-edged opportunity to add to his record on Friday as the end of his campaign draws to a...
Snazzytavi

Gifted Snazzytavi out to boost Livamol prospects

Quality mare Snazzytavi can put herself in line for another trip away if she performs up to expectations at Te Rapa on Friday.
Bonny Lass

Bonny Lass returns a winner in Group 2 Foxbridge Plate

Bonny Lass kicked off her six-year-old season on a perfect note when she defeated a star-studded field in Saturday’s Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at...
Whiskey N Roses

Surgenor set to chase Group 1 success with Whiskey ‘N’ Roses

Whiskey ‘N Roses showed he could be a contender for higher honours in the spring when he made it back-to-back victories with a gritty performance...
Endean Ace

Shelley Wright kicks off season on winning note at Te Rapa

Shelley Wright was rapt to kick off her season on a winning note at Te Rapa on Saturday, courtesy of progressive stayer Endean Ace.
Erin Hocquard

Spencer looking to continue upward trajectory at Te Rapa

Talented winter galloper Spencer will aim to continue on his upward trajectory at Te Rapa on Saturday for trainer Erin Hocquard.
Move To Strike

Move To Strike impresses at Te Rapa trials

Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are excited for what spring has instore with several of their stars stepping out at the Te Rapa trials...
Swindle

Swindle spaces rivals at Te Rapa

Progressive mare Swindle had little favours at Te Rapa on Saturday, but that didn’t stop her from powering to victory for trainer Lauren Brennan.
Dusty Road

Dusty Road keeps Tarzino Trophy dream alive

Dusty Road gave Graeme Cameron his first taste of Group One racing last year, and the Cambridge owner-trainer is keen to shoot for the stars...
Stephen Marsh

Marsh looking to gain momentum ahead of new season

Stephen Marsh is hoping the final weekend of the 2023–24 season will give his stable some momentum to take into the new season.
Andrew Scott

Wexford Stables looking to round out season in style at Te Rapa

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping to bring 2023-24 to a close with more of the same with further success at Te Rapa on...
Helena Baby

Helena Baby to begin path towards Great Northern Hurdles

Helena Baby has established himself as a serious horse to watch in the hurdling ranks this season and will start a path towards the Great...

Pacheco maintains unbeaten hurdle record at Te Rapa

Capable flat performer Pacheco continued to make a serious impression as a jumper in the TAB Hurdle (2800m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.

Poignant Te Rapa victory for Wewillrock

A few days after the loss of Tom Lowry, his nephew Guy played a starring role on Saturday with Wewillrock’s impressive victory in the Group...
Solidify

Livamol a long-range target for Solidify

Solidify has been finding his feet over middle-distances of late, and another bold performance at Te Rapa could be a stepping stone towards a Group...
Caitlyn's Wish

Caitlyns Wish aiming for sprint hattrick at Te Rapa

Quality mare Caitlyns Wish has fashioned an enviable record through the past two winters, and she will chase a winning hattrick at Te Rapa on...
Knight's Realm

Knight’s Realm out to book Winter Cup ticket

Knight’s Realm could book his ticket south to the Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton next month if he performs up to expectations at...
Berry The Cash

Berry The Cash makes a mess of rivals at Te Rapa

Berry The Cash added another dominant hurdle victory to his ever-growing list of achievements at Te Rapa on Saturday afternoon.
Caitlyns Wish

Caitlyns Wish makes all at Te Rapa

Maria Sanson has been with Caitlyns Wish for almost every step of her career, and a tough front-running victory at Te Rapa handed them their...