Southern star Matscot chasing Ellerslie Group 1 success
Sharon Robertson had a taste of the Group One action at Ellerslie 16 years ago and will return to the track with Matscot in the...
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Babylon Berlin outguns quality Group 3 field
Babylon Berlin led her rivals a merry dash when she outgunned a small but quality field in the Group 3 Concorde Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie...
Babylon Berlin set for Ellerslie Group 3 tilt
Well-performed speed merchant Babylon Berlin will strip a fitter mare for Saturday’s Group 3 Concorde Stakes assignment at Ellerslie.
Babylon Berlin on top at Te Rapa
Babylon Berlin successfully defended her crown in the Listed Legacy Lodge Sprint within a display of pure sprinting power at Te Rapa on Saturday.
La Dorada secures potential Karaka Million start
Royally bred filly La Dorada justified some inspired betting support when she proved too tough in the closing stages of the Hallmark Stud at Te...
Wild Night back in full flight
A powerhouse performance in Saturday’s Financial Services at Tauranga proved that former star three-year-old Wild Night is right back at the top of his game.
Surgenor set to chase Group 1 success with Whiskey ‘N’ Roses
Whiskey ‘N Roses showed he could be a contender for higher honours in the spring when he made it back-to-back victories with a gritty performance...
Colgan looking to strike at Otaki
Vinnie Colgan will trek down to Otaki on Saturday to partner exciting four-year-old Desert Lightning in the Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.
Pericles scores in Uncle Remus Stakes
Pericles stole the limelight on Saturday with an eye-catching victory in the Listed Horizon Uncle Remus Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
Desert Lightning thrashes rivals in Aotearoa Classic
There was no denying Desert Lightning his place at the top of the tree in the inaugural $1 million Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on...
Master Fay claims Group 2 success at Ellerslie
Former Hong Kong galloper Master Fay displayed a touch of real class when he scored a dominant victory in the Group 2 Concorde Handicap (1200m)...
Williams team take on the hotshots at Ellerslie
Peter and Dawn Williams will take on the Karaka Millions meeting’s two hottest favourites with their pair of runners at Ellerslie’s blockbuster on Saturday.
Snazzytavi digs deep to salute at Pukekohe
Promising galloper Snazzytavi outlined her credentials for higher honours when she defeated a quality line up of intermediate-graded gallopers at Pukekohe.
Aquacade poised for Group 1 Zabeel Classic
Gifted performer Aquacade has bounced back from a last-start hiccup and is on target to execute a long-term plan when she steps out at Pukekohe...
Desert Lightning triumphs in take two of TAB Classic
In a race thrown into disarray by a false start, four-year-old Desert Lightning stood tall and claimed his first Group 1 victory in the TAB...
Williams aiming for third Group 1 strike at Trentham
Peter and Dawn Williams have fond memories in past editions of the Group 1 TAB Classic, and they are hoping another crown lies ahead with...
Petrucci breaks maiden in style
Petrucci kicked off her campaign in stellar fashion at Matamata, her hometown track on Saturday afternoon with a smart win under Vinnie Colgan.
Popthebubbles edges Walker toward 200 season winners
Popthebubbles edged her trainer Mark Walker closer to the magical 200 wins for the season mark when saluting at Tauranga on Saturday.
Chantilly Lace heads Bambry’s Awapuni attack
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry has a quiet confidence ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Manawatu Sires' Produce Stakes (1400m) with her runner Chantilly Lace.
Lightning poised to strike in Classic
South Auckland trainers Peter and Dawn Williams have all but ruled out a hit-and-run Sydney finale to end Desert Lightning's three-year-old season.
Uncompromising Churchillian notches third win
The Tony Pike-trained Churchillian posted her third win from just five starts when taking out the Mt Maunganui 3YO 1400 at Tauranga on Saturday.
Desert Lightning set to strike in Derby
Trainers Peter and Dawn Williams are hoping they can upset the applecart when they head to Te Rapa on Saturday. The South Auckland couple will...
Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas
Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) when he narrowly defeated Waitak to...
Perfect start for Cambridge Stud stallion
Cambridge Stud resident stallion Embellish made the perfect start to his stud career on Saturday when debut runner Luberon led all the way to land...
Impressive trial from Sydney-bound Pinarello
Pinarello has already proven himself at elite level in Australia and he will bid to add to his record across the Tasman later this month...