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Crocetti remains undefeated

Saturday’s Group 2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) at Te Rapa, but it turned into a tour de force by New Zealand’s most exciting...

Johny Johny claims Sweynesse Stakes

A wide draw and an energy-sapping fast pace were not enough to stop Johny Johny in Saturday’s Group 3 Sweynesse Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa.

Crocetti primed for final Guineas warmup

Crocetti takes a perfect four-from-four record into Saturday’s $150,000 Sarten, which is his last dress rehearsal ahead of the 2000 Guineas at Riccarton.

Crocetti impresses in Te Rapa victory

The excitement surrounding the looming meeting of top three-year-olds Tokyo Tycoon and Crocetti kicked up a gear following the latter’s victory at Te Rapa.

Crocetti hitting the right notes for Walker

South Auckland trainer Danny Walker is convinced that he has found his horse of a lifetime in Crocetti, who has won all three of his...

The Bambino hands Ryan Foote first win as trainer

Sunday was a memorable day for Ryan Foote at Te Rapa as the Cambridge horseman celebrated his first training victory with The Bambino.

Luberon with Guineas on radar

Stakes performer Luberon booked her ticket to Riccarton later this spring with a convincing win at Te Rapa on Sunday afternoon.

West Coast claims Great Northern Steeplechase

West Coast cemented himself at the top of the steeplechasing ranks at Te Rapa on Sunday, the top-class jumper claiming the elusive National/Northern double.

Trainers chasing maiden Great Northern Steeplechase victory

There are few prestige jumping trophies missing from Paul Nelson’s mantlepiece, but the Great Northern Steeplechase is one that has eluded the Hastings trainer.

Richardson confident ahead of Bonny Lass’ return

Trainer Graham Richardson has no worries about Bonny Lass’ condition ahead of her resuming run at Te Rapa on Sunday afternoon.

English Gambler makes Great Northern statement

Lauren Brennan, trainer from Cambridge, is pondering a shot at the Great Northern Hurdle (4200m) with English Gambler after his recent victory at Te Rapa.

Burn To Shine impresses at Te Rapa

Trainer Stephen Marsh looks to be in for a good spring with a pair of promising gallopers after Burn To Shine and Financier provided the...

The Cossack dominates rivals at Te Rapa

The Cossack reminded racegoers just what a class jumper he is when he strode away from his rivals carrying the topweight of 71.5kgs to victory...

Dragon Leap primed for Foxbridge task

An improved track and an impressive first-up victory will help Dragon Leap add the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) to his record on Saturday at...

Tahuroa Height set for Te Rapa return

Trainer Stephen Ralph is banking on Tahuroa Height’s fondness for Te Rapa to see him in the thick of the jumping action on Saturday.

Marsh chasing Foxbridge Plate success

Stephen Marsh goes into Saturday's Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa confident he can spring an upset with El Vencedor and Jodelin Gal.

Turn The Ace continues winning form

Turn The Ace extended a glittering run of form on the heavy conditions at Te Rapa on Saturday, producing a fifth career victory for trainer...

Te Akau stars impress in Te Rapa exhibition gallop

Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were pleased with what they saw from their quartet of exhibition gallopers at Te Rapa on Saturday.
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Jodelin Gal relishes change of environment

A change of stable environment seems to have worked the oracle for talented mare Jodelin Gal as she made her way back into the winners’...

Goss confident Casino Princess can strike at Te Rapa

Cliff Goss will head to Te Rapa on Saturday full of confidence that he can pull off another jackpot result with his gifted mare Casino...
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Pike hoping the real Dawn Parade shines at Te Rapa

Dawn Parade has often left trainer Tony Pike scratching his head, but his last two performances have been more in line with the talent he...

Prowess enjoys quiet Te Rapa trial

Dual top-flight winner Prowess took her first steps toward another trip across the Tasman when she enjoyed a quiet trial at Te Rapa on Tuesday.

Hassman off to a perfect start

Hayley Hassman kicked off her riding career in the best possible fashion at Te Rapa on Saturday when winning aboard Hill Of Kings in her...

Enchanted Elle provides Phelan with Te Rapa feature

Underrated mare Enchanted Elle provided trainer Shaun Phelan with another major prize as a trainer when she took out the Taumarunui RSA Gold Cup.

Turn The Ace runs rivals ragged

Turn The Ace returned to his favourite track at Te Rapa on Saturday and bounced back into the winner’s enclosure with a dominant front-running victory.