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Sudbina primed for Fillies’ Classic challenge

Kingsclere Stables couldn’t have won last year’s David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic more convincingly, have a chance to go back-to-back with Sudbina.

Awapuni mare chasing Grand target at Te Rapa

Progressive Awapuni mare La Bella Grande will make the journey north to Te Rapa on Wednesday with a potentially lucrative goal in mind.

Cambridge trainers chasing another 3YO feature

The good times are rolling for Roger James and Robert Wellwood and further feature race success beckons the duo at Te Rapa on Wednesday.

Asterix set for Te Rapa return

Christmas has come early for Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott with the exciting return of Asterix headlining their team on Saturday at Te Rapa.

Ocean Billy set to resume at Te Rapa

Following a frustrating couple of years, the tide is turning for Ocean Billy and the son of Ocean Park is set to resume racing at...

Opie Bosson registers 2000th winner in New Zealand

George Simon summed up what many were thinking at the finish of the opener at Te Rapa when he uttered the well-known catch cry ‘there’s...

Pendragon runs rivals ragged at Te Rapa

Underrated three-year-old Pendragon upset the Te Akau Racing party when he downed favourites Tokyo Tycoon and the previously unbeaten Quintessa at Te Rapa.

Campionessa a class above in Cal Isuzu Stakes

A commanding victory in Saturday’s Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa completed a rare fillies and mares’ feature double for Campionessa.

Zecora claims Group 3 success at Te Rapa

Zecora made a welcome return to the winners’ enclosure at Te Rapa when she stormed home out wide to secure a thrilling victory in the...

Volare out to continue strong run for Williams stable

Peter and Dawn Williams have had an outstanding strike rate over the last few weeks, and they will try to continue their hot form at...

Te Akau well-represented at Te Rapa

Te Akau Racing will hold a strong hand in each of the three stakes races at Te Rapa on Saturday, with four runners set to...

Bosson factor key for Our Alley Cat

Our Alley Cat will have several disadvantages to contend with in the Group 3 J Swap Sprint, but Vicki Prendergast hopes Opie Bosson can even...

Rich mile targets on radar for resuming Wessex

Wessex is in good order to resume at Te Rapa on Saturday, although trainer Andrew Forsman believes the four-year-old will improve as she steps up...

Juvenile chasing special success for connections

Two-year-old Montana Bay will deliver a memorable victory at Te Rapa on Saturday if he can go one better on his previous visit to the...

Dionysus seeking redemption in Waikato Cup

Dionysus will be looking for redemption when he heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Group 3 Waikato Cup (2400m).

Headgear to sharpen mare’s Cal Isuzu chances

Quality mare Pearl Of Alsace will sport a new look when she takes aim at the Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa...

Autridge bringing Thunder to Te Rapa

Stephen Autridge is hoping rain makes its way to Hamilton this week for his galloper Thunder, ahead of the Waikato Cup meeting on Saturday.

Waitak returns a winner at Te Rapa

Waitak made a powerful statement at Te Rapa on Saturday afternoon when he opened his summer campaign with a comfortable victory.

El Vencedor triumphs in Group 3 Eagle Technology Stakes

El Vencedor capped off some consistent form and provided Stephen Marsh with a winning black-type double when claiming the Group 3 Eagle Technology Stakes.

Just As Sharp claims Listed success at Te Rapa

Bailey Rogerson guided Just As Sharp to a convincing victory in the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial 3YO (1500m) at Te Rapa.
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Stephen Marsh with strong hand at Te Rapa and Wanganui

A busy Saturday afternoon is looming for Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh, who has 19 runners entered across the Te Rapa and Wanganui meetings.
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Zaila chasing Group 3 success at Te Rapa

Kylie Hoskin is hoping she has the luck of the Irish at Te Rapa, having secured expat Samantha Wynne to ride Zaila in the Group...

Grail Seeker leads Wexford Stables Te Rapa charge

Emphatic last-start winner Grail Seeker will lead the Wexford Stables charge at Te Rapa on Saturday where she will step into stakes company.

Andrew Forsman chasing success across three tracks

Within the space of a few hours on Saturday afternoon, Andrew Forsman will be represented by well-credentialled runners at Flemington, Riccarton and Te Rapa.

Lupo Solitario to chase Karaka riches

Danica Guy’s sights have now been set towards Ellerslie in January with her exciting three-year-old Lupo Solitario after his unbeaten run came to an end.