Tag: 'Zabeel Classic'

Trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to getting his Group 1 winner Aegon back to a mile at Otaki on Saturday in the Group 1...

Campionessa shed her Group One bridesmaid’s tag at Pukekohe Park on Boxing Day when recording a well-deserved victory in the Zabeel Classic (2050m).

In-foal mare Mazzolino already has that motherly glow according to trainer Stephen Marsh, and he is hoping she can translate that into Group One success.

Having established a base at Macedon Lodge, Andrew Forsman is relocating his Victorian stable after being granted 13 boxes at Flemington.

No Compromise will bid to add a home Group One title to match his Australian efforts when he opens the third stage of his career...

Gifted performer Aquacade has bounced back from a last-start hiccup and is on target to execute a long-term plan when she steps out at Pukekohe...

A commanding victory in Saturday’s Group 2 Cal Isuzu Stakes (1600m) at Te Rapa completed a rare fillies and mares’ feature double for Campionessa.

Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are hoping for a repeat dose in this year’s Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) for Prise De Fer, who will attempt...

Talented middle-distance specialist and million-dollar earner Defibrillate has been retired following a disappointing effort in the Wanganui Cup.

Handicap conditions won’t be in the favour of middle-distance specialist Defibrillate when the classy gelding contests the Listed Wanganui Cup (2040m).

Modest purchase Bella Carolina has proved herself to be an exceptional investment for Mapperley Stud principal Simms Davison.

Campionessa helped comeback jockey Matt Cameron complete a feature double at Pukekohe in the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m).

Zacinto gelding Mach Schnell has returned to New Zealand with an eye towards some lofty summer targets, including the Group 1 Zabeel Classic.

Lance Noble has some exciting plans for his stable of talented horses. Aquacade, Habana, Luberon, and Polygon are all gearing up for the upcoming racing...

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...

Group One performer Sinarahma has been retired following her seventh-placed run in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Pukekohe on Boxing Day. The Taranaki...

Graham Richardson savoured one of the highlights of his career as Defibrillate brought a long-range plan to fruition in the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2050m)...

Christmas festivities will take a back seat to racing commitments for champion jockey Opie Bosson this year. Bosson has already enjoyed a family Christmas celebration,...

Quality mare Polly Grey will be given the opportunity to boost her future broodmare value and attain millionaire status during a brief homecoming. The New...

Group One winner Tiptronic has been retired. The evergreen gelding has given his connections an enjoyable ride over the last few years, however, a series...

A tilt at the Group 1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) could be on the cards for Le Sablier after her runner-up effort behind Sinarahma in the...

Warm favourite Sinarahma provided a further example of her undoubted class when she cruised to victory in one of the feature events at Te Rapa...

Sinarahma exceeded expectations at Te Rapa with a performance that left little doubt she can take full advantage of her remaining opportunities. The multiple stakes...

Co-trainer Graham Richardson’s hand has been forced with Defibrillate, who will resume his New Zealand career without a preparatory outing ahead of Saturday’s Group 1...

The 2021-22 racing season provided Trelawney Stud with some standout performances. Brent and Cherry Taylor’s racing team focusses on quality rather than quantity and the...