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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

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.

Fashion Icon set for Desert Gold Stakes assignment

Fashion Icon will be looking to turn the tables on Sudbina when the pair meet in the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham...

Weneedashock chasing Trentham success

Howie Mathews' Weneedashock will be looking to claim the inqugural edition of the Remutaka Classic on Saturday afternoon at Trentham

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...

Times Ticking outstays rivals in Trentham Stakes

Alby MacGregor was full of emotion as he welcomed his stable favourite Times Ticking back to the winners’ enclosure after a thrilling Group 3 Trentham...

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.
Quintessa

Bosson guides Quintessa to Levin Classic success

Te Akau Racing’s dominance of the Group 1 Levin Classic continued at Trentham on Saturday with Quintessa clinging on in an unforgettable finish.

Churchillian digs deep to claims Group 3 Anniversary Handicap

Tony Pike made a flying start to racing at Trentham on Saturday, including with Churchillian in the Group 3 Anniversary Handicap.

Archaic Smile impresses in Wellesley Stakes victory

Victory in the Listed Wellesley Stakes (1100m) is becoming a force of habit for Michael McNab as the northern hoop claimed a third-straight win.

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...

Te Akau armed with strong weekend brigade

A bumper contingent of 29 entries this weekend for Te Akau Racing includes three-pronged attacks on a pair of races that hold special recent memories.

Mary Shan expected to rise to Levin Classic challenge

Mary Shan is due to go one better and claim a black-type title and the gifted filly is heavily favoured to rise to the challenge...
Imwonderfultonight

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.