Tag: 'Trentham'

Nereus

Nereus to chase black-type success

Stakes targets are beckoning Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray's exciting gelding Nereus following his win over a mile at Trentham on Saturday afternoon.

Hi Yo Sass Bomb wins Cuddle Stakes at Trentham

Saturday’s Group 3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham delivered multiple milestones for the connections of Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb.
Grail Seeker

Grail Seeker wins Group 2 Wellington Guineas

Kyle Wilson-Taylor has made his first visit to New Zealand a memorable one by guiding Grail Seeker to a hollow victory in the Group 2...
Pulchritudinous

Pulchritudinous claims Group 1 New Zealand Oaks

Warren Kennedy has steered the Chad Ormsby-trained Pulchritudinous to Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) glory at Trentham.
Tokyo Tycoon

Enigmatic Tycoon tackles Wellington Guineas

Te Akau Racing is hoping to see Tokyo Tycoon back at his brilliant best in the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
Irish Legacy

Irish Legacy to continue stellar 3YO run for Kingsclere

Roger James & Robert Wellwood have enjoyed a great summer with their three-year-olds, and they are hoping the Group 2 Wellington Guineas brings more success.
Cupid's Arrow

Queensland jockey to ride for Wexford in Trentham features

A friendship formed during the Queensland winter carnival has paved the way for Brisbane jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor to make his New Zealand debut at Trentham.
Positivity

Forsman positive with trio ahead of Oaks

Andrew Forsman will attempt to recreate the performance of a former stable star with his trio of fillies in this Saturday’s Group 1 Dubai New...
Witz End

Trentham track to favour Witz End

Tony Pike believes the big, roomy Trentham track will suit his promising three-year-old Witz End down to the ground in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas.
Justin Evans

Evans living childhood dream

Phantom calling races in his bedroom is a key memory for Justin Evans, and he is now able to live out his lifelong dream of...
Naxos

Brave Naxos ready for another spirited display

The well-related Naxos may lack size but possesses a determined nature that was emphasised when successful at the first time of asking last month at...

Imwonderfultonight set to strike in Lightning Handicap

Imwonderfultonight has been a standout performer for Sam Mynott this season and she is hoping her mare can be rewarded with victory in the Lightning...
Is That So

Trentham a proven fit for Isdale’s sprinter

Clinton Isdale will beat a familiar and successful path to Wellington this week with his under-rated sprinter Is That So.
Hi Yo Sass Bomb

Taranaki mare seeking maiden stakes win

Hi Yo Sass Bomb's trainer Kim Reid is hoping she can go one better after her last start second in the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes...
He's A Doozy

He’s A Doozy returns to winning ways at Trentham

A return to the scene of his greatest win has worked wonders for He’s A Doozy, who burst back into form with victory in Saturday’s...
Marroni

Marroni set for Trentham return

Owners Alastair Lawrence and John Rattray, of Bonneval fame, have had success sending horses to trainer Simon Wilson, and Marroni is the latest to do...

Aegon returns to pet distance

Trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to getting his Group 1 winner Aegon back to a mile at Otaki on Saturday in the Group 1...

Mahrajaan set for Trentham return

Proven stayer Mahrajaan will open his quest for another major distance title when he returns to action at Trentham on Saturday.

Downey’s mare the gift that keeps on giving

An $8,000 purchase in 2003 has continued to pay dividends for Gareth Downey, after the filly’s son won the inaugural Remutaka Classic at Trentham last...

Mary Louise victorious in Group 3 Wellington Cup

Robbie Patterson has had his stable firing on all cylinders of late but even he couldn’t believe he would pick up the two features at...
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.

Sudbina claims Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes

Roger James and Robert Wellwood turned their Wellington Cup Carnival fortunes around with an impressive victory by Sudbina in the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes.

Exciting summer in store for Waikato Stud

The team at Waikato Stud is gearing up for an exciting few weeks, kicking off with Nereus, who is set to run in the $350,000...

Waisake shoots for second Wellington Cup

Waisake has had his share of ups and downs in the Group 3 Wellington Cup (3200m), but the Taranaki nine-year-old is set to step out...

Grail Seeker chasing black-type success at Trentham

Last time out, Grail Seeker put on a performance worthy of near-favouritism in Saturday’s Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham.