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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...

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

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

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

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.
Town Cryer

Bergerson pair to go head-to-head in Anniversary

Town Cryer may be the form horse in Saturday’s Group 3 Anniversary Handicap at Trentham, but the mare’s stablemate Sindicato may pose as her biggest...

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.
Impendabelle

Impendabelle seeking Group 1 Levin Classic glory

Impendabelle came so close to picking up a maiden Group One in November, and Tony Pike is hoping the filly can go one better in...

Noble Knight set to compete at Wellington Cup Carnival

A trip north to Trentham next month for the Wellington Cup Carnival is on the cards for Noble Knight following his victory at Wingatui on...

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...

Sagunto thrashes rivals in Manawatu Cup

Sagunto returned to defend his Group 3 Manawatu Cup crown with an even more spectacular front-running performance at Trentham on Saturday.

Sagunto set for Manawatu Cup defence

Free-going stayer Sagunto has been a loyal servant of Peter and Shaun McKay’s stable and he will spearhead the father and son’s team at Trentham...

Live Drama chasing Northern Island spoils

In-form Christchurch mare Live Drama will head across the Cook Strait this week to try and snare some northern spoils in the Group 2 Manawatu...

Manifique chasing success in Group 3 Manawatu Cup

Manifique will get her chance to continue her family’s stakes legacy when she heads to Trentham on Saturday to tackle the Group 3 Manawatu Cup.

Still Bangon claims Eulogy Stakes at Trentham

Under-rated filly Still Bangon stepped up to stakes class and prevailed in a nail-biting finish to the Group 3 Eulogy Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on...

Te Akau trio primed for Eulogy

The Group 3 Eulogy Stakes holds fond memories for Te Akau Racing, having won two of the last four editions, and they will be looking...
Waisake

Waisake warming up for favourite carnival

The well-performed Waisake will take a big step towards his sixth Wellington Cup Carnival with a run in Saturday’s Majestic Horse Floats at Trentham.

Jockey quandary for Footes

Ben and Ryan Foote will have three fillies contesting the Group 3 Eulogy Stakes, but their biggest quandary is trying to find enough jockeys.

Didham’s magnificent run continues with Trentham double

Peter Didham’s impressive form this season continued at Trentham on Saturday, with Fashion Icon and Manifique staking their claim for black-type opportunities.