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Crocetti impresses in Te Rapa victory

The excitement surrounding the looming meeting of top three-year-olds Tokyo Tycoon and Crocetti kicked up a gear following the latter’s victory at Te Rapa.

Luberon with Guineas on radar

Stakes performer Luberon booked her ticket to Riccarton later this spring with a convincing win at Te Rapa on Sunday afternoon.

Apostrophe pleases with Hastings triumph

"I had resigned myself to defeat," admitted trainer Roger James as he watched jockey Warren Kennedy leg up aboard Apostrophe at Hastings last Saturday.

Dragon Leap thunders home to claim Foxbridge Plate

Dragon Leap defeated second elect Skew Wiff in a thrilling finish to the Group 2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday afternoon.

Crocetti dominates Ruakaka Group 3

Exciting three-year-old Crocetti displayed his classic credentials once again when claiming Group 3 Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday.
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Jodelin Gal relishes change of environment

A change of stable environment seems to have worked the oracle for talented mare Jodelin Gal as she made her way back into the winners’...

Crocetti impresses at Ruakaka

Exciting galloper Crocetti put his name to the forefront for the upcoming three-year-old features with a convincing return to racing at Ruakaka on Saturday.

Prowess enjoys quiet Te Rapa trial

Dual top-flight winner Prowess took her first steps toward another trip across the Tasman when she enjoyed a quiet trial at Te Rapa on Tuesday.

Sulabella leads home training double for Bradley

Local trainer Michelle Bradley was on cloud nine as she celebrated taking out two of the feature events on the card at Ruakaka on Saturday.

Te Akau stars return with Cambridge trial

New Zealand’s leading stable, Te Akau Racing, begun their march towards spring racing with the return of several of their big hitters at the trials

Stephen Marsh brings up 1000th winner

The champagne was flowing in Cambridge on Saturday as local trainer Stephen Marsh celebrated his 1000th New Zealand win at Ruakaka earlier in the day.

Orchestral hits the right notes at Hastings

Smart filly Orchestral ran out a dominant winner at Hawke’s Bay on Tuesday for trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood.

Experience to benefit promising Marengo

Impressive debut winner Marengo will step out at Te Rapa on Saturday as one of a trio of runners for Byerley Park trainers Peter and...

Smart debut suggests more to come for Marengo

The time given to allow promising three-year-old Marengo to grow into himself by his connections, paid a handsome dividend on the weekend.

Habana ready for stakes target

Habana thrust himself firmly into discussions surrounding the upcoming Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) with a professional display at Pukekohe.

Kennedy loving life in New Zealand

New Zealand is delivering everything experienced jockey Warren Kennedy had yearned for when he made the bold decision to relocate from South Africa five months...

Prowess out of Derby

Prowess, the second-favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa, has been withdrawn from the $1 million classic. Trainers Roger James...

Aquacade issues powerful Cup statement at Pukekohe

In-form staying mare Aquacade declared she is the horse to beat in the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) with an emphatic statement as she powered...

Prowess displays all her class at Te Rapa

Prowess, who started the hottest favourite of the day at Te Rapa on Saturday, justified her quote when she gave her three-year-old counterparts a complete...

Walker savours another memorable moment

Mark Walker’s rip-roaring season produced another milestone victory at Taupo on Tuesday when the Te Akau head trainer unveiled a highly regarded juvenile to deliver...

Cup victory would hold special significance

Quality stayer Dionysus will be chasing a memorable victory at Trentham on Saturday for his local connections. The son of Ocean Park will strip at...

Prowess triumphs in Karaka Million 3YO Classic

The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained filly Prowess prevailed in a strong edition of the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) at Pukekohe on Saturday. Never...

Auckland Cup tilt for Aquacade

A win in the Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship Final (2400m) at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day could provide the key to a tilt at...

Prowess sets up Legarto rematch

After losing her undefeated record to the superstar Legarto in the spring, quality filly Prowess has set the stage for a high-stakes rematch with a...

Dionysus excels under patient Kennedy ride

The superlatives being used about the riding of ex-pat South African Warren Kennedy went to a new level at Te Rapa on Sunday when he...