Grail Seeker surges to Group 1 Telegraph success
Within the space of just two starts as a four-year-old, Grail Seeker has announced her arrival as one of the brightest stars in New Zealand...
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Weather a concern ahead of Skew Wiff’s Group 1 Telegraph tilt
Only one part of Skew Wiff’s build-up to the Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham on Saturday has not gone to plan, the weather.
Babylon Berlin outguns quality Group 3 field
Babylon Berlin led her rivals a merry dash when she outgunned a small but quality field in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie...
3YO in mix for feature Group 1 sprint test
A crack at a major summer sprinting prize against the older horses hasn’t been ruled out for quality three-year-old Poetic Champion.
Babylon Berlin set for Ellerslie Group 3 tilt
Well-performed speed merchant Babylon Berlin will strip a fitter mare for Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes assignment at Ellerslie.
Skew Wiff to chase summer riches
Group 1 winner Skew Wiff is set to avoid the breeding barn for the time being, with connections opting to chase Group 1 glory over...
Express Yourself to chase Group 1 Telegraph success
Express Yourself has returned home from her spring campaign in Melbourne and is now on a path towards the Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.
Uncommon James set for New Zealand Group 1 sojourn
Australian sprinter Uncommon James could be in line for a trip across the Tasman to contest the Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) and Group 1 Railway...
Mercurial claims narrow Telegraph win
Sam Spratt teamed up with arguably New Zealand’s most improved racehorse to land a boilover victory in Saturday’s Group 1 Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham.
Bonny Lass looking to flip the script in Telegraph
Graham Richardson will be hoping for a bit more luck for his star sprinter when she lines up in the Group 1 Telegraph at Trentham...
Fresh Imwonderfultonight primed for Telegraph
Stakes performer Imwonderfultonight will head to Trentham with fresh legs on Saturday to tackle elite-level company for the first time in the Group 1 Telegraph.
Dragon Leap chasing another major prize for Wexford
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will on Saturday bid to complete a sprinting double with Dragon Leap at Trentham in the Group 1 Telegraph.
Marsh hunting Mercurial Group 1 success
In-form short course performer Mercurial has been given the green light for another crack at a major prize on Saturday at Trentham.
Babylon Berlin on Group 1 path
Babylon Berlin was the bridesmaid behind Imperatriz and Levante last season and trainers Ben and Ryan Foote are hoping it is her time to earn...
Late decision pays off for Bliss in Telegraph
Taranaki horsewoman Tracey Bliss didn’t even have Group One company on her radar until a week ago for Ifndoubtgetout. But a quick glance at early...
Levante the queen of the Trentham turf once again
Champion sprinting mare Levante returned to the scene of her inaugural Group One victory on Saturday and made it back-to-back triumphs in the Group 1...
Lowry chasing third Telegraph success
Guy Lowry will be represented by a quartet of black-type contenders on Saturday with two of them bidding to add to his collection of titles...
All eyes on Telegraph defence
Ken Kelso isn’t looking too far ahead with Levante with his focus firmly centred on the star mare’s bid for back-to-back feature sprint titles at...
Queensland trip for Is That So if he measures up at Trentham
A winter trip to Queensland could be on the cards for Cambridge sprinter Is That So if he measures up to some of the best...
Foote looking to move on from narrow Group One miss
Trainer Ben Foote was looking forward to taking his frustrations out on a small white ball just 24 hours after going within a whisker of...
Patterson predicting fireworks at Trentham
Robbie Patterson is expecting dramatic improvement from his stable star Coventina Bay at Trentham on Saturday. The Taranaki horseman is confident the seven-year-old will show...
Levante on track for Railway
Group One targets await Levante in the New Year, with a trip across the Tasman in the offing should she perform to her usual high...
Satisfying victory for talented Dragon Leap
Relief was an over-riding emotion in the Dragon Leap camp following the six-year-old’s stunning performance at Pukekohe Park to end a lengthy winless streak. The...
Stable veteran returns to Clotworthys
Stable favourite Justacanta has returned to the care of his New Zealand trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy after a fruitful time in Australia over the...
Feature double on Dragon Leap’s radar
Major summer sprint targets lie in wait for the talented Dragon Leap, who will head south this week to kick off a new preparation. The...