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...
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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Mustang Valley on song for Guineas
Mustang Valley is at the top of her game for her Group One test at Riccarton on Saturday with connections hoping for a final piece...
Mana Nui impressive in Hawke’s Bay Guineas
Despite providing trainer Chad Ormsby with some mid-race jitters, promising three-year-old colt Mana Nui delivered when it counted as he claimed victory in the Group...
Ormsby produces classic contender at Te Rapa
Matamata horseman Chad Ormsby looks to have a Classics contender on his hands after promising three-year-old colt Mana Nui opened his winning account with a...
Mustang Valley provides sire with first winner
Promising two-year-old Mustang Valley justified some heavy support from punters when she cruised to victory over 1200m at Te Rapa on Saturday. The Murray Baker...
Beauden at his best in Riccarton victory
North Island raiders Beauden and Hypnos fought out a thrilling finish to the feature event at Riccarton on Saturday, the Group 3 Coca Cola Canterbury...
Surgenor comes up roses at Ellerslie
A wide draw and a step up in class couldn’t hold down underrated mare Showoroses as she led from go to whoa to take out...
Concert Hall gets maiden Group 1 success
Versatile mare Concert Hall bagged the Group 1 victory she richly deserved when she stormed home out wide to snatch victory in the Group 1...
Showoroses upsets in Te Rapa feature
Underrated mare Showoroses made full use of an electric beginning from a wide barrier to lead her rivals a merry dance as she took out...
Blueblood filly wins on debut at Rotorua
Well-related three-year-old Cheaperthandivorce made the perfect start to her racing career on Wednesday winning the TW Moore 1400 at Rotorua for Roger James and Robert...
Winning Tauranga treble for revitalised Colgan
Six months after undergoing surgery to correct a painful issue with his neck, jockey Vinnie Colgan is back and firing on all cylinders. Established as...
London Banker primed for Feilding Gold Cup
Progressive Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained stayer London Banker is primed for the Listed Ricoh Feilding Gold Cup (2100m) at Awapuni on Saturday. The patiently-handled...
Colgan eager for raceday return
Top jockey Vinnie Colgan is feeling frustrated counting down the weeks until his return to raceday competition, but that’s a far cry from his outlook...
Two Illicit makes stunning return at Ellerslie
The cream rose to the top late in the day at Ellerslie when four-year-old mare Two Illicit issued a powerful statement to her spring rivals...
Hastings targets for Kingsclere duo
Kingsclere Stables’ Two Illicit and Sherrif trialled over 1100m at Taupo on Wednesday and co-trainer Robert Wellwood was happy enough with what he saw. Group...
Colgan full of praise for leading Derby hopes
Vinnie Colgan is happy not to have to make the call between the rides on Two Illicit and Dragon Leap going into the Group 1...
Colgan keen on Derby number seven
When the winningest jockey in New Zealand Derby history says he believes he can add another victory in Ellerslie’s blue riband three-year-old classic then it...
Two Illicit demolishes rivals in Waikato Guineas
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Two Illicit announced herself as a serious Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender when she simply blew...
Peloton to prove staying worth
Talented three-year-old Peloton, an impressive all-the-way winner at Te Rapa on Saturday, will get another opportunity to showcase his staying credentials, with trainer Andrew Campbell...