Tag: 'Wiremu Pinn'

El Vencedor New Zealand Stakes

El Vencedor claims thrilling Group 1 victory

El Vencedor signed off his latest local campaign with the final leg of a winning Group One treble when he downed La Crique in the...
Ellerslie racing tips

Ellerslie race-by-race preview & betting tips | March 8, 2025

New Zealand's richest ever race day, Champions Day 2025, awaits punters at Ellerslie on Saturday, March 8. Check out HorseBetting's race-by-race tips here.
El Vencedor WFA Classic

El Vencedor charges to victory in Ellerslie Group 1

El Vencedor continued his career-best form with another superb victory at Ellerslie in Saturday’s Group 1 Otaki-Māori WFA Classic (1600m).
Return To Conquer

Return To Conquer claims Group 3 Colin Jillings 2YO Classic

Te Akau Racing’s million-dollar colt Return To Conquer delivered again in Saturday’s Group 3 Colin Jillings 2YO Classic (1200m) at Ellerslie.
Return To Conquer

Return To Conquer lives up to expectations on debut

Return To Conquer headed into his raceday debut in Saturday’s Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m) with plenty of hype and delivered in spades.

Pinn given all clear for Sydney trip

Wiremu Pinn had some anxious moments on Tuesday following an incident at the Waipa trials that could have placed his trip to Sydney this weekend...

Donna Chiara classy in Timaru success

Promising filly Donna Chiara put her hand up for upcoming stakes assignments with a dominant performance in the Maiden 3YO at Timaru on Wednesday.

Bradman fresh for feature mile

There have been few horses with the consistency of Bradman over the past 12 months, and he will aim to continue that vein of form...

Baronet dominates rivals at Tauranga

Te Akau Racing gelding Baronet continued his winning form on Sunday at Tauranga, aided by a well-rated ride by Wiremu Pinn.

Gold Cup looms as season finale for Channel Surfer

After starting the season as a maiden, in-form Channel Surfer will chase a deserved stakes title at Trentham on Saturday in the Listed Rangitikei Gold...

Impressive Zantabulous destined for middle-distance

A bright future over further ground is being marked for Zantabulous after the Te Akau mare scored impressively over a mile at Te Rapa on...
Move To Strike

Move To Strike claims Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes

The highly touted Move To Strike came with a powerful late burst to capture the Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham.

Wiremu Pinn returns home to New Zealand

Wiremu Pinn will be a welcome addition to the New Zealand jockey ranks, with the talented hoop returning to his homeland after a stint riding...

Wiremu Pinn grabs Moonee Valley success aboard Flash Feeling

Former New Zealand apprentice Wiremu Pinn was seen in winning action at The Valley on Saturday as he guided Flash Feeling to a first-up victory.

Dolphin Skin chasing VRC Oaks golden ticket

Dolphin Skin will be vying to seal a spot in the Group 1 Victoria Oaks (2500m) at Flemington in November when she heads to the...

Dolphin Skin claims Taj Rossi Series Final

The Leon and Troy Corstens-trained Dolphin Skin has boosted her value as a potential broodmare with a narrow victory in a Stakes race at Flemington.

Punt Drunk: Wiremu Pinned for admin error

The team at Punt Drunk is back for another week, headlined by the Wiremu Pinn inquiry and the best named horse in Australia finally breaking...
Wiremu Pinn incorrect weight claim

Racing Victoria announces results and disqualifications due to incorrect apprentice claim

Racing Victoria disqualifies horses following an inquiry into Wiremu Pinn's incorrect apprentice weight claim, impacting 29 races.

Punt Drunk: RV Stewards in the bin due to Wiremu Pinn

Despite there being no Group 1 racing this weekend, it is has been a busy week on the racing front and Punt Drunk is here...

Artzino primed for staying assignment

A strong Kiwi connection will be at play this Saturday at Flemington when New Zealand-bred three-year-old Artzino pairs with star apprentice Wiremu Pinn.

Wiremu Pinn eyeing permanent Australia move

Wiremu Pinn is eyeing a permanent move across the Tasman following his meteoric rise amongst Melbourne’s competitive jockey ranks.

Sandown treble for Billy the Kid

Wiremu Pinn displayed his supreme talent at Sandown on Saturday, notching his first metropolitan winner in Australia before going on to post a treble.

Pinn posts first winner in Australia

Talented Kiwi apprentice Wiremu Pinn is off the mark in Australia, partnering Mystery Moment to victory for John Leek Jnr at Mornington on Wednesday.

Pinn signs off with Awapuni four-timer

A four-win bag at Awapuni on Saturday has provided a confident platform for talented apprentice jockey Wiremu Pinn to launch the next chapter in his...

Brando in the spotlight at Tauranga

Good-looking gelding Brando notched his eighth career victory when proving a class above his rivals in the Group 2 Japan Trophy (1600m) at Tauranga on...