Drop Of Something set for Wanganui Cup assignment
Wanganui is becoming a happy stomping ground for Matamata raider Drop Of Something and Wayne Hills is hoping that continues in the Wanganui Cup.
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Wayne Hillis pair set for home track test
Matamata trainer Wayne Hillis is looking forward to heading to his home track on Wednesday where he will be represented by a pair of runners.
First stakes victory for Leighton
Apprentice jockey Erin Leighton drew her family in large numbers to watch her at Otaki on Saturday, and she rewarded them with her first black...
Half Of Nothing secures bonus at Avondale
Trainer Wayne Hillis has been chasing the Pearl Series Bonus with his filly Half Of Nothing for the last three months, and they finally captured...
Erin Leighton: born to ride
Erin Leighton is doing what she has always dreamed of – riding on raceday. The Matamata-based apprentice entered the racing industry as a fresh-faced 16-year-old...
Imelda Mary back to winning form
Former top three-year-old Imelda Mary made a welcome return to winning form when she took out the feature event over 1400m at Tauranga on Saturday....
Jumps fraternity joins forces for Australian campaigns
Through friendships forged in the tight-knit jumping community, a number of Kiwi horses have crossed the Tasman this year and joined the Mornington stable of...
Evans remembered for her massive input as owner-breeder
Emma Evans didn’t get the send-off her long-time trainer Wayne Hillis had hoped to provide for her at Matamata on Saturday, but she will be...
Danis makes raceday return
Matamata apprentice jockey Darren Danis will make a return to raceday riding at his home track on Saturday. The two kilogram claiming apprentice has been...
Star filly back in work as Hillis takes one runner to Ruakaka
The upcoming return of a stable star has put a spring into the step of Wayne Hillis, who has been happy to put a few...
Hillis on a Group 1 mission
Wayne Hillis has regrouped his main players after the New Zealand Cup meeting and is preparing to target further major races over the next few...
Group winner’s return imminent
Talented two-year-old Bit Lippy will be back in Wayne Hillis’ stable next week to begin preparations for his classic season. The Showcasing gelding raced exclusively...
Road trip planned for Bit Lippy to Taranaki 2yo Classic
Winner in waiting Bit Lippy is in line for another trip to the central districts. The Matamata youngster has placed in all three of his...
Wayne Hillis hoping Nothing Trivial’s Taupo Cup victory carries forward
Wayne Hillis is hoping Nothing Trivial’s Taupo Cup (1950m) victory might be a forerunner to further holiday weekend success. The Matamata trainer’s versatile eight-year-old claimed...
Wayne Hillis stable targeting New Years feature & group races
Nothing Trivial’s Taupo Cup bid on Saturday will kick off a string of feature race assignments for members of the Wayne Hillis stable. The 2014...
First impressions prove misleading
A mare who failed to make any early impact on her trainer will be out to defend her unbeaten record at Saturday’s Taumarunui meeting. Liquid...