Grail Seeker wins Group 2 Wellington Guineas
Kyle Wilson-Taylor has made his first visit to New Zealand a memorable one by guiding Grail Seeker to a hollow victory in the Group 2...
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Enigmatic Tycoon tackles Wellington Guineas
Te Akau Racing is hoping to see Tokyo Tycoon back at his brilliant best in the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
Irish Legacy to continue stellar 3YO run for Kingsclere
Roger James & Robert Wellwood have enjoyed a great summer with their three-year-olds, and they are hoping the Group 2 Wellington Guineas brings more success.
Queensland jockey to ride for Wexford in Trentham features
A friendship formed during the Queensland winter carnival has paved the way for Brisbane jockey Kyle Wilson-Taylor to make his New Zealand debut at Trentham.
Trentham track to favour Witz End
Tony Pike believes the big, roomy Trentham track will suit his promising three-year-old Witz End down to the ground in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas.
Cognito and Bosson sensational in Guineas
Having shown a glimpse of real promise in his first preparation, a bigger and better Cognito announced his arrival among New Zealand’s three-year-old ranks in...
Plan B for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
Smart three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart is out of Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham with a stone bruise. “I couldn’t have been happier...
Powerhouse Sharp ‘N’ Smart ready to rumble at Trentham
A more developed and powerful version of Sharp ‘N’ Smart will be unveiled on Saturday when the top three-year-old resumes at Trentham in the Wellington...
Romancing The Moon ready for next stakes assignment
On a day where the Te Akau Racing tangerine and blue colours played a prominent role in most results it was promising filly Romancing The...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart building towards return
Sharp ‘N’ Smart will mark the start of the new year by making his first public appearance since finishing runner-up in the Group 1 VRC...
Wellington Guineas on the cards for The Racketeer
The Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) is the likely target for The Racketeer after his gutsy victory at Te Rapa on Saturday. The Racketeer, one...
Holiday for Pareanui Bay
Despite a dogged effort when second behind the unbeaten Shamus in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1600m) at Trentham, the immediate future for promising three-year-old...
Rising star Shamus heads superb Sharrock stakes double
Saturday’s Group 2 Life Direct Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham was a sink-or-swim moment for unbeaten three-year-old Shamus, and he rose to the challenge in...
Schofer excited for Tavi Mac opportunity
Hazel Schofer can’t wait for her dream ride at Trentham on Saturday, partnering her favourite horse Tavi Mac in the Group 1 JR & N...
Home and away Group options for talented Pareanui Bay
The Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) remains on Pareanui Bay’s radar, although Cambridge trainer Tony Pike does admit to reservations about the Classic...
Trentham triple threat for Didham
Awapuni trainer Peter Didham could line-up three stakes contenders at Trentham on Saturday, the first day of the Wellington Cup Carnival. Juvenile filly Kana has...
Stablemates due a change of luck at Trentham
Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard will have a trio of black-type contenders in action at Trentham this Saturday with the stable praying for a change...
Derby start for Shamus in the balance
Shamus is well exposed in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) market and a decision whether he will give trainer Allan Sharrock the...
Pareanui Bay heads Pike’s Boxing Day charge
Undefeated three-year-old Pareanui Bay will be one of the major drawcards at Ellerslie on Boxing Day where he contests a strong edition of the Listed...
Sydney Carnival delays a positive for Te Akau raiders
It’s a case of business as usual for Te Akau Racing trainer Jamie Richards despite the postponement of the Golden Slipper racemeeting at Rosehill due...
Need I Say More secures sixth stakes success in Guineas
No three-year-old in New Zealand this season has enjoyed as much black-type success as the prolific winner Need I Say More, who added Saturday’s Group...
Stable pet makes amends in Lightning
Less than an hour after lamenting bad luck in one Trentham feature on Saturday afternoon, Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard struck gold in the next...
Bosson eyes fifth win in New Zealand Oaks with Amarelinha
Opie Bosson will chase a fifth win in Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m), a race he has only ridden...
Benner out for more Guineas glory
Otaki conditioner Johnno Benner has a strong record in the Group 2 Fusion Electrical Wellington Guineas (1400m), which he is hoping to extend at Trentham...
Benner-Wynyard pair on track for Wellington Guineas
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard enjoyed a good day on their home track on Wednesday. The duo saddled impressive maiden winner Meg, while...