Tag: 'Thorndon Mile'

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 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 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...

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...
Shaun McKay

Father and son team up for new season

Peter and Shaun McKay have combined their Group One-winning talents in a new training partnership and have targeted the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival to saddle...

Bittersweet start to season for Weatherley

It’s been a bittersweet start to the season for Darryn Weatherley – while he is excited to welcome his daughter Briar into a training partnership,...
The Chosen One

Brisbane swansong for The Chosen One before stud duties

The Chosen One will have his final race in the AUD$1.2 million Group 2 The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm on Saturday, before retiring to...
Spring Tide

Bambry stars finally underway

Trainer Chrissy Bambry isn’t expecting any early fireworks from her Group One performers Spring Tide and Deerfield when they belatedly open their campaigns at Trentham...
Mali Ston

Randwick pipe-opener for Mali Ston

Matamata-trained Mali Ston will make his Australian debut on Saturday, with the son of El Roca to step out in the Silverdale Farm Handicap (1400m)...
Mali Ston

Australian campaign for Mali Ston

Rising Matamata miler Mali Ston will get a crack at a good Australian target next month – mainly because his best mate is making the...
Tobilicious

Satisfying return from injury for Tobilicious

Trainer Kelvin Tyler cut a satisfied figure at Riccarton on Saturday after Tobilicious made a return to winning form following twelve months off the scene...