Hastings feature still in the mix for experienced traveller
A quick back-up into the second day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival hasn’t been ruled out for the widely travelled Gino Severini. The multiple...
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Pike hoping Catalyst can find old zest
Comeback horse Alligator Blood’s Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) triumph has Cambridge trainer Tony Pike hoping that one of that horse’s most notable rivals can...
Bambry stars finally underway
Trainer Chrissy Bambry isn’t expecting any early fireworks from her Group One performers Spring Tide and Deerfield when they belatedly open their campaigns at Trentham...
Memories of training legend to the fore at Tauranga
Underrated galloper Gino Severini provided a fitting tribute to his part-owner, the late Ray Wallace, when he produced a fighting performance to take out the...
Well-deserved break for Gino Severini
As Callsign Mav heads to the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) and Prise de Fer looks toward the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m), another of...
Cox Plate calling Mav after Windsor Park victory
Hometown hero Callsign Mav booked his ticket for a shot at the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley later this month when he...
Callsign Mav in peak order for New Zealand swansong
Hastings trainer John Bary is confident Callsign Mav can make his final race on New Zealand soil a winning one in Saturday’s Group 1 Windsor...
First mile test for Spring Tide
Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry isn’t too worried about the prospect of an improved track for Spring Tide for the second leg of the Hastings weight-for-age...
Tokorangi to step out at Flemington
Last season’s Group 2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) winner Tokorangi will make her long awaited Australian debut at Flemington on Saturday, where she is likely to...
Richards pleased with the performance of Australian team
A quiet weekend on the domestic front for trainer Jamie Richards provided him with the opportunity to focus on the Australian-based members of his Matamata...
Taplins begin northern raid
Isla Bank trainers Ian and Kerry Taplin will begin their northern assault at Awapuni on Saturday when they contest the Group 3 Boehringer Ingelheim Metric...
Macnab savours special day in the saddle
Almost exactly three years on from a fall that could have ended her career, jockey Sarah Macnab made an unforgettable start to the 2021 Hawke’s...
Rails run aids Bellacontte to land Gold Trail
Rider Sarah Macnab produced a gem of a ride as she guided under-rated filly Bellacontte to a thrilling victory in the Group 3 Hawke’s Bay...
Callsign Mav defends Group One title
Gritty local galloper Callsign Mav had to call on all his undoubted talent as he took out his second Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) in...
Domestic targets for Rogerson stars
The chances of high-class galloper Mascarpone venturing across the Tasman this spring are looking highly unlikely, however, Group One performed stablemate Beauden remains an outside...
Hastings targets beckon Harlech
A return to Group One company is imminent for Harlech after his pleasing return to New Zealand racing at Te Rapa last Saturday. The son...
Tarzino in the frame for Cups contender
Melbourne Cup contender Ocean Billy’s storming effort at Te Rapa has convinced trainer Bill Pomare to take on the weight-for-age gallopers again in the Group...
Lock excited to relaunch stable star’s career
After more than 29 months on the sidelines, Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock’s long wait is finally over and Group One performer Hiflyer is back....
Harlech back at Matamata stable
Talented five-year-old Harlech is back in New Zealand and is preparing for a tilt at the Hawke’s Bay features this spring. Prepared by Michael Moroney...
Riddell looking forward to spring racing
Two top-class horses are giving leading jockey Jonathan Riddell reason to look forward to an exciting spring of racing. Riddell, who finished 11th in the...
First Group training success for Taplins
Ritani was initially purchased by Ian and Kerry Taplin as a broodmare proposition, but on Saturday she delivered them their first Group success as trainers....
Two Illicit makes pleasing return
Roger James couldn’t have been happier with the return to racing of high-quality mare Two Illicit at Te Rapa last Saturday. The issue now is...
Bary back trackside
Hastings trainer John Bary is looking forward to getting back trackside at Hastings on Sunday after an eight month absence. While he spent much of...
Harris bullish with Melody Belle
No jockey will go into Saturday’s Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings with more confidence than Melody Belle’s rider Troy Harris. The 32-year-old Matamata...
Two Illicit near peak for Classic
Two Illicit will be near her potent best when she races at her pet distance in Saturday’s Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings, says...