Tag: 'Vinnie Colgan'

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 (NZ)

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...
Luberon

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...
Pinarello

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...

Shez Shamus brings joy for large group with Te Rapa victory

Bargain purchase Shez Shamus had the grandstand rocking as her large group of owners cheered her to a hard-fought victory over 1200m in the first...
Asterix

Asterix delivers Derby double for O’Sullivan and Scott

Twelve months after living up to expectations with a Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) favourite, Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott went...
Vinnie Colgan

Leading chance for Derby King

Vinnie Colgan will be taking an easier day of riding than normal at Ellerslie this Saturday to ensure he’s at his best for the Group...
La Crique

Colgan to reunite with Derby Favourite

The irony has not been lost on the connections of La Crique with her imminent reunion with jockey Vinnie Colgan. The veteran hoop rode the...
Pinarello

Pinarello stakes late Derby claim

Just as pundits were set to talk of the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 5 as a one-horse race...
Two Illicit

Colgan eager to make up for lost Group One

Top-class jockey Vinnie Colgan will be reunited with quality mare Two Illicit in the Group 1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Sunday and should...
Te Toki

Undefeated Te Toki running for new ownership team

Exciting three-year-old Te Toki will be sporting a new look when he resumes on Saturday at Te Rapa where he will attempt to maintain his...