Tag: 'Waitak'

Waitak

Omen barrier may prove key to Waitak’s Quokka chances

An omen barrier may prove the key to Waitak’s success in a star-studded line-up for Saturday’s $5 million The Quokka (1200m) in Perth.
Molly Bloom

Wexford Stables star duo step up Australian preparations

Two of Wexford Stables’ star gallopers have taken the next step towards respective Australian features in the coming weeks.
Waitak

Waitak snaps up Quokka slot

Wexford Stables will break new ground next month with their Group One-winning sprinter Waitak heading to Western Australia.
Waitak

Wexford seeking crowning glory

Wexford Stables look to have a strong hand in the Group 3 King’s Plate at Ellerslie on Saturday where they will be represented by Waitak...
Waitak

Waitak looking to complete rare Group 1 sprint double

After being nothing short of spectacular in the Group 1 Railway, emerging sprinter Waitak will hunt a Group One double in Saturday’s BCD Group Sprint.

Warren Kennedy sticks with Crocetti for Group 1 sprint

Leading jockey Warren Kennedy had a tough decision to make heading into Saturday’s Group 1 BCD Group Sprint, but has opted to side with Crocetti.
Waitak

Waitak produces dazzling display in Group 1 Railway

Lance O'Sullivan won five Group 1 Railway's as a jockey, on Monday he got his hands on the silverware as a trainer, courtesy of Waitak’s...

Waitak returns a winner at Te Rapa

Waitak made a powerful statement at Te Rapa on Saturday afternoon when he opened his summer campaign with a comfortable victory.

Grail Seeker leads Wexford Stables Te Rapa charge

Emphatic last-start winner Grail Seeker will lead the Wexford Stables charge at Te Rapa on Saturday where she will step into stakes company.

Cours Vite rewards connections with Ipswich win

A punt taken on Cours Vite has paid off with the lightly raced three-year-old opening his Australian account at short notice.

Third time could be the charm for Guineas runner

Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping it will be third time’s a charm with Waitak when he lines-up in the Group 2 Queensland...

Laking to realise Derby dream

Canterbury jockey Jason Laking has always dreamt of riding in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and he will finally get his opportunity at...

Derby planning continues at Te Rapa for O’Sullivan and Scott

The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott team will launch a two-pronged attack on Wednesday’s Group 2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) as they finalise their plans to...

New Zealand Derby treble on radar for O’Sullivan and Scott

Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have saddled the last two winners of the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a pair of talented three-year-olds...

Derby winner returns at Te Rapa

Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Asterix returns to the races at Te Rapa on Saturday. The four-year-old will race for the first time...
Dragon Leap

Feature double on Dragon Leap’s radar

Major summer sprint targets lie in wait for the talented Dragon Leap, who will head south this week to kick off a new preparation. The...
Asterix

Future looking bright for Asterix

Wexford Stables were excited to see Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) hero Asterix back at the trials at his home track of Matamata on...
Dragon Leap

Dragon Leap back in New Zealand

Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have elected to give quality galloper Dragon Leap a brief let-up after he returned home from his two-race Australian...
Rionach

Rionach too strong on debut at Avondale

Debutant two-year-old filly Rionach showed she had inherited the family ability when she produced a powerful home straight surge to claim victory at Avondale on...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart

Sharp performance snares stakes victory for smart juvenile

Two-year-old galloper Sharp ‘N’ Smart put his best foot forward at Pukekohe when he dashed home late in the piece to capture the Listed Staphanos...