Tag: 'Thorndon Mile'

Provence caps huge day for Spratt

A coming-of-age performance by Provence in the Group 1 Thorndon Mile capped a feature treble at Trentham on Saturday for leading jockey Sam Spratt.
Qali Al Farrasha

Qali Al Farrasha to fly Te Akau flag in Group 1 Thorndon Mile

Te Akau Racing's Qali Al Farrasha will get her time to shine contesting the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday afternoon.
Puntura

Puntura looking to defend Group 1 Thorndon Mile crown

Puntura will get his chance to defend his crown in Saturday’s Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham, something he wasn’t assured of just a...
Pearl Of Alsace

Pearl Of Alsace primed for Group 1 Thorndon Mile tilt

Pride Of Alsace will have conditions to suit on Saturday in her quest to add a major title to her CV before the curtain comes...

Bergerson duo on song for weekend assignments

The Roydon Bergerson-trained pair of Town Cryer and Wingman readied for their weekend Group assignments at Trentham with an exhibition gallop at Otaki.
Lingjun Xiongfeng

Gerard Group 1 dreaming with Lingjun Xiongfeng

Lingjun Xiongfeng will start his six-year-old season at Taupo, where Pam Gerard hopes will provide a rating boost in the lead-up to feature summer targets.
Sharp N Smart

Sharp ‘N’ Smart set for Trentham Group 2 return

Sharp ‘N’ Smart is set to head to Trentham on Saturday to kick-off his summer campaign and ready for a Group One assignment at the...

Hi Yo Sass Bomb prepping for Group 1 targets

Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb already has a Group 1 placing next to her name, and owner-trainer Kim Reid is hoping to improve on...
Puntura

Puntura tastes Group 1 success in Thorndon Mile

Robbie Patterson's Puntura took his career-best campaign to even greater heights in Saturday’s Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham.

Holymanz arrives in New Zealand ahead of Aotearoa Classic

Holymanz has arrived at part-owner Cambridge Stud’s training facility at Karaka to continue his build-up toward a potentially lucrative hit-and-run mission.
Campionessa

Campionessa hunting further Group 1 success in Thorndon Mile

Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson believe Campionessa has turned into the perfect package ahead of the Group 1 Thorndon Mile.
No Compromise

No Compromise primed to star for Thurlow second time around

No Compromise was a two-time winner from a handful of starts for Bill Thurlow before successfully continuing his career in Australia.

Stablemates set to duke it out in Thorndon Mile

Puntura and One Bold Cat have played a starring role in Robbie Patterson’s successful season and the pair will cross paths in the Group 1...
Aegon

Aegon to chase Group 1 triumph in Thorndon Mile

Andrew Forsman is hopeful a drop back in distance will produce the best of Aegon when the talented galloper contests the Group 1 Thorndon Mile...

Skyman pleases in New Zealand return

Well-performed former Sydney galloper Skyman pleased his connections when stepping out for his first New Zealand outing at Tauranga on Tuesday.

Puntura claims Group 2 Manawatu Challenge Stakes

Puntura showed he will be a force to be reckoned with over the coming months as he scored in dominant fashion in Saturday’s Group 2...

Asano breaks through at Group One level

After two near-misses, Kozzi Asano is delighted to have broken through for his first victory at racing’s highest level. Asano guided He’s A Doozy to...

Plan B for La Crique

Simon and Katrina Alexander are feeling a sense of déjà vu with their quality mare La Crique. Her spring preparation was hampered by wet weather...

Latta gets doozy of a result in Thorndon Mile

Trainer Lisa Latta has always had faith that five-year-old galloper He’s A Doozy had potential and she was proven right in Saturday's Group 1 Thorndon...

Group One farewell program for quality mare

Well-performed mare Coventina Bay will see out her career in the best of company before she is likely to be sold as a broodmare prospect....
Sharp N Smart

Rogerson happy with smart 3YO

Graeme Rogerson believes his talented three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart can give his older opposition a fright in his return to racing at Trentham on Saturday....
La Crique

Thorndon history not lost on Alexanders

Katrina and Simon Alexander will be following a tried and true approach with their stable star La Crique when she resumes in Saturday’s Group 1...

Group One aspirations with Our Echo

Trainer Danny Frye is setting his sights high with Our Echo as he makes his return from a wind operation. The Echoes Of Heaven six-year-old...

Group One tilt on cards for Humbucker

Humbucker delivered a compelling argument for a return trip to the North Island when he proved superior to his rivals at the Phar Lap Raceway...

Thorndon Mile in Winsloe’s sights

Sunday’s Tapanui Cup (1335m) might be an unconventional lead-up to a Group One target but that’s of little concern to Gore trainer Ellis Winsloe. Winsloe...