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2024 April
  • Wed, Apr 17, 2024
    Zaila set to resume at Ellerslie
    Group Two performer Zaila was in a purple patch of form late last year and trainer Kylie Hoskin is hoping she can pick up where she left off when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Champion jumper set to resume
    New Zealand’s reigning Champion Jumper, West Coast, is set to resume at Waverley on Thursday and trainer Mark Oulaghan has a plethora of options ahead of him this season with the eight-year-old gelding.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Epee Beel adds to Monovale success
    Epee Beel’s victory in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton was a welcome result for breeder Monovale Farm.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Memorable week for Elsdon Park
    Matamata thoroughbred nursery Elsdon Park have had a memorable week in Sydney with the progeny of young broodmare Daniela’s Magic, culminating in stakes success at Randwick on Saturday.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign
    Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m) at Randwick.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Paddock pick coming up trumps
    Promising youngster Renovations is further vindication of Cody Cole’s eye for young thoroughbred talent.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Regally-bred colt to make debut at Rotorua
    Regally-bred colt Magice has plenty of pressure to live up to his family name, but he will begin that challenge when he makes his debut in the Arawa Park Hotel 2YO 1150 at Rotorua on Wednesday.
  • Tue, Apr 16, 2024
    Surgenor set to unveil exciting juvenile
    Joanne Surgenor had plenty of success a couple of seasons ago with multiple Group Two winner Showoroses, and now she is set to unveil a close relative that she believes has just as much talent.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Pride Of Jenni steals Queen Elizabeth show
    On a day of great racing at Randwick, bonny Trelawney Stud-bred mare Pride Of Jenni was the undoubted star with her dashing display to win the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) under another daring Declan Bates ride.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Star Shadow makes impressive debut
    Two-year-old filly Star Shadow made an impressive winning debut at Otaki when she came from last on the home corner to take out the McMillan Equine Feeds 2YO (1300m).
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    War Machine provides tonic for Moroney stable
    A tough week for Ballymore Stables ended on a positive note after New Zealand-bred three-year-old War Machine ran away with the Listed Bendigo Guineas (1400m) on Saturday under the guidance of Jordan Childs.
  • Mon, Apr 15, 2024
    Winning homecoming for Mr Mojo Risin’
    Talented four-year-old Mr Mojo Risin’ has recently returned home after a successful stint in Melbourne, and he has wasted no time in making his mark on a New Zealand racetrack.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Epee Beel brings up special milestone for Pitman
    Underrated filly Epee Beel claimed her first career stakes victory in the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) on Saturday, and in doing so brought up a special milestone for co-trainer Michael Pitman as she became winner number 2000 in New Zealand for the Riccarton maestro.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Millar savours special win in Hawke’s Bay Cup
    New Plymouth trainer Janelle Millar secured the seventh black-type win of her career in Saturday’s Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) at Otaki, and this one meant more than most.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Nucleozor delivers ninth Welcome Stakes for Te Akau
    The Listed Riccarton Park Function Centre Welcome Stakes (1000m) has been moved to a new position on the South Island’s racing calendar, but its first autumn running at Riccarton on Saturday brought no change to Te Akau Racing’s dominance of the two-year-old feature.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Panic continues Freedman’s winning roll
    The in-form stable of Michael Freedman notched another stakes success during the Championships when Panic scored a narrow victory in the Listed South Pacific Classic (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday.
  • Sun, Apr 14, 2024
    Wonderful result for Mynott at Otaki
    If ever a horse deserved a big race victory it is the consistent sprinter Imwonderfultonight, and the mare got that result at Otaki on Saturday when she took out the Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m).
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Atishu to sign off with Group One title defence
    After 10 wins, more than $4 million in stakes and three seasons of putting Go Racing’s name in lights in Australia, the Kiwi syndicators’ remarkable ride with Atishu is set to come to an end in Saturday’s Gr.1 Queen of the Turf (1600m) at Randwick.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Pitman eyes landmark Saturday at Riccarton
    Having already secured a special place in South Island racing history through a career spanning more than four decades, it would be fitting for Riccarton trainer Michael Pitman to take a share of the spotlight during an exciting raceday on his home track on Saturday.
  • Sat, Apr 13, 2024
    Te Akau Racing welcoming Riccarton challenge
    With the curtain coming down on the racing career of Te Akau Racing’s 10-time Group One winner Imperatriz yesterday, they are now looking forward to unveiling their next future star, which could very well come at Riccarton on Saturday.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    3YO out to prove distance credentials
    Talented filly No Rain Ever has yet to fully convince connections that she can be effective over more ground, and she will have the opportunity to bury any doubts on that score at Riccarton.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Imperatriz retired
    Australasia’s darling of the turf, Imperatriz, has been retired from racing.
  • Fri, Apr 12, 2024
    Mahrajaan vying for Cups hat-trick
    He’s captured two of New Zealand’s biggest staying scalps and now Cambridge gelding Mahrajaan has crossed the Tasman to try and assert his dominance in Australia.
  • Wed, Apr 10, 2024
    Brisbane on radar of talented sprinting mare
    A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend.
  • Wed, Apr 10, 2024
    Miss Pearl a family affair
    Ascot Park trainer Tommy Beckett has had plenty of highlights in his three decades of training, but the pinnacle came a fortnight ago when Miss Pearl won at Riverton.
  • Wed, Apr 10, 2024
    Turner looking to plunder Canterbury spoils
    Riverton trainer Ebony Turner had intended on having a two-pronged attack in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton, but she is happy to just have the sole representative in Caffeinated following the recent sale of her stable star Drakaina.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Blandford family full of stakes success stories
    An investment in an English mare more than 30 years ago is continuing to reward Blandford Lodge, with a homebred descendant successful on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Dennis bookends home meeting
    Ascot Park trainer Robert Dennis continued his good run of form at his home track on Sunday, securing a winning double and bookending the eight-race meeting in the process.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Derby path continues for Antrim Coast
    Antrim Coast continued his upward Derby trajectory on Saturday, despite having to settle for second in the Listed Galilee Series Final (2400m) at Caulfield.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Queensland still a possibility for La Crique
    Dual Group One winner La Crique has certainly been a test of patience for trainers Simon and Katrina Alexander, with the couple faced with their sternest test with the mare in the last couple of weeks.
  • Tue, Apr 09, 2024
    Stellar month for Temperton
    Manawatu horsewoman Gail Temperton has experienced a stellar month, which got even better on Saturday when her homebred mare Royal Flower attained black-type when placing in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2100m) at Trentham.
  • Mon, Apr 08, 2024
    Rudyard successful in dramatic finish at Pukekohe
    Progressive galloper Rudyard has another victory to add to the win column in his career record after a dramatic finish to the feature race at Pukekohe on Saturday, the Dunstan Horsefeeds 1300 (1300m).
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Favorite prevails in Breeders’ Stakes
    Fresh from an incredible interstate double in Australia last weekend with Orchestral and Mark Twain, the Roger James and Robert Wellwood stable picked up another black-type feature in New Zealand this time when race favourite Apostrophe ($3.50) claimed victory in the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2100m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Flying Handicap caps huge day for Pinn
    Jockey Wiremu Pinn put the icing on the cake of his most successful day in the saddle when he guided Bradman to an upset victory in the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Nereus rises to Awapuni Gold Cup challenge
    Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray continued an outstanding season with their stayers when up-and-coming star Nereus powered home to win the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Ormsby strikes again with Classic upset
    Waikato horseman Chad Ormsby is making a habit of landing major prizes at Trentham with three-year-olds that he was unable to sell at the Ready to Run Sale.
  • Sun, Apr 07, 2024
    Te Akau Racing strike in Sires’ Produce Stakes
    Te Akau Racing produced the goods once again in a major two-year-old event when the highly touted Move To Strike came with a powerful late burst to capture the Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Arby back to chase second Manawatu crown
    A year after his triumph in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2100m), classy four-year-old Arby will chase another feature on Manawatu’s feature day, the Gr.2 City Of Palmerston North Awapuni Gold Cup (2100m).
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Moor back on Greatham Boy
    Jockey Daniel Moor will reunite with the Tim Fitzsimmons-trained Greatham Boy in the $110,000 Group 3 Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint (1200m) on Saturday.
  • Thu, Apr 04, 2024
    Three-pronged Flying Handicap defence for Sharrock
    New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will saddle three runners in his bid for back-to-back victories in the Listed Bramco Granite & Marble Flying Handicap (1400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Domain Ace dominates on debut
    Domain Ace may find himself back on a truck to the Central Districts chasing Group One glory this weekend, after an impressive debut win at Otaki.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Group One-winning trainer back in the winner’s circle
    Group One-winning trainer Cydne Evans recorded her first win since moving to Waverley three years ago when Stringline took out the Riverstone Café Handicap (2100m) at Otaki on Monday in the hands of Kozzi Asano.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Lovelock causes upset in Riverton feature
    Rank outsider Lovelock turned the formbook upside down when he bolted away with the Riverton Rural Transport Highway Stakes (2147m), the feature flat event at Riverton on Easter Monday.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Pitman stable quinella opening event at Riverton
    A rails-hugging ride by Kavish Chowdhoory paved the way for the visiting Michael and Matthew Pitman stable to quinella the opening event on the second day of the annual Riverton Easter Carnival.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Stakes assignment looming for Adannaya
    Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson will head south to Ashburton with a dozen runners on Thursday, including last start winner Adannaya, who is readying for a stakes assignment.
  • Tue, Apr 02, 2024
    Town Cryer set to be in full voice in spring
    Town Cryer has enjoyed a standout season for trainer Roydon Bergeron and is now enjoying some well-deserved time in the paddock ahead of what could be a lucrative spring campaign.
  • Mon, Apr 01, 2024
    Australian import set for New Zealand debut at Otaki
    Levin trainer Ilone Kelly will unveil an intriguing new addition to her stable when the well-related Linara makes his New Zealand debut in Monday’s McMillan Equine Feeds Maiden (1100m) at Otaki.
2024 March
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Belclare goes back-to-back in Breeders’ Stakes
    Perennially under-rated mare Belclare had a richly deserved day in the Ellerslie sun on Saturday, bringing her high-class New Zealand racing career to a close with a successful defence of her title in the Gr.1 NZEA New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Miss Pearl follows in dam’s footsteps
    A daughter of two-time Riverton Cup (2147m) winner Miss Three Stars lined up on the same raceday on Saturday for the same trainer and jockey, delivering a major victory of her own in the Bupa Care Services Francolin Stakes (1400m).
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Nepheti back to winning form at Ellerslie
    A drop back in distance paid dividends for progressive filly Nepheti when she bounced back to winning form at Ellerslie in a three-year-old 1400m contest.
  • Sun, Mar 31, 2024
    Prince Alby reigns in Riverton Cup
    Race favourite Prince Alby carried the hopes of the locals in Saturday’s Kennedy Building Riverton Cup (2147m), and he didn’t let anyone down as he ground out a terrific victory in the feature event on the day.
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    Marsh takes two shots at Pearl Series Final
    Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is giving two sets of connections the opportunity to claim a lucrative payday in Saturday’s Entain-NZB Insurance Pearl Series Final (1400m) at Ellerslie.
  • Fri, Mar 29, 2024
    Riverton rain posing split fortunes for Beck
    A rain-affected Riverton track poses both positives and negatives for Leda Beck, as she prepares one of the leading contenders for the Bupa Care Services Francolin Stakes (1400m).
  • Thu, Mar 28, 2024
    Sea Shepherd looking to get back on course
    Sea Shepherd was in unchartered waters at the start of the season, having a spate of subpar unplaced runs, and trainer Sabin Kirkland is hoping to get his gelding back on course this weekend.
  • Tue, Mar 26, 2024
    Town Cryer ready for Ellerslie return
    Quality mare Town Cryer performed with distinction in her first appearance at Ellerslie and trainer Roydon Bergerson has every reason to expect another bold showing there on Saturday.
  • Mon, Mar 25, 2024
    Lady Telena chasing southern riches
    Kenny Moore resisted the urge to chase the $650,000 Summer Series Bonus with his Group One performer Lady Telena in favour of targeting southern riches, and his decision is looking to have paid off.
  • Mon, Mar 25, 2024
    Stakes targets beckoning Paragon
    Stakes assignments are in the offing for promising three-year-old Paragon following his convincing win in the Life Flight Save Time Saves Lives (1300m) at Tauherenikau on Sunday.
  • Mon, Mar 25, 2024
    Te Akau Family going from strength-to-strength
    Nucleonic is proving to be a broodmare gem for Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis, who shares in the ownership of the mare with Westonlea Bloodstock’s David and Matthew Peacocke.
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Burgie back on top in Breeders’ Stakes
    Talented mare Burgie turned a frustrating campaign around with a powerful finish to win Saturday’s Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton.
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Dramatic victory in Tauranga feature
    Underrated mare Diss Is Dramatic found her winning groove again when she stormed home to claim the feature event at Tauranga, the Gr.2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy (1600m).
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Grande Gallo back on top at Tauranga
    Grande Gallo has competed among the best of the country’s three-year-olds this season, and the talented filly proved too strong when stepping out of stakes company at Tauranga on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Macthief pinches first-up victory at Tauranga
    Well-travelled sprinter Macthief displayed his affinity for winning early in a campaign when he came from last at Tauranga on Saturday to claim victory in the Triton Pacific Owens Plate (1200m).
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Marsh and Petagna tread familiar path with filly
    Stephen Marsh is trekking a familiar path with owner Lib Petagna in search of South Island black-type success for promising filly Nikaia, a plan that commenced in ideal fashion on Saturday at Riccarton Park.
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Marsh and Petagna tread familiar path with filly
    Stephen Marsh is trekking a familiar path with owner Lib Petagna in search of South Island black-type success for promising filly Nikaia, a plan that commenced in ideal fashion on Saturday at Riccarton Park.
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Mystic Park masters open company
    Michael and Matthew Pitman will consider options on both sides of the Tasman with their rising stable star Mystic Park, who faced his toughest test to date at Riccarton on Saturday and passed with flying colours.
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Riccarton specialist takes out Hororata Gold Cup
    Progressive galloper Matscot delivered on punter’s expectations when the race favourite ($2.40) took out the Seaton Family Memorial Hororata Gold Cup (1800m) at Riccarton in a driving finish.
  • Sun, Mar 24, 2024
    Trainer’s gamble pays off at Tauranga
    After spending most of the afternoon tossing up whether or not to scratch Complicate from Saturday’s Snow Williams Bayleys Country (1600m) at Tauranga, Matamata trainer Wayne Hillis decided to roll the dice and was richly rewarded.
  • Thu, Mar 21, 2024
    Queensland beckoning NZ Oaks runner-up
    A trip to Brisbane to compete in the Queensland Winter Carnival is on the cards for Positivity following her runner-up performance behind Pulchritudinous in last Saturday’s Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham.
  • Thu, Mar 21, 2024
    Thurlow aiming to strike gold in Tauherenikau feature
    With the Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) in the pipeline, Bill Thurlow is looking forward to stepping Field Of Gold out over ground in Sunday’s Trust House Enhancing Our Community Masterton Cup (2050m).
  • Wed, Mar 20, 2024
    Ears Back hunting black-type
    Ears Back will head to Riccarton on Saturday in search of black-type in the Gr.3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m).
  • Tue, Mar 19, 2024
    Derby runner-up Melbourne bound
    He beat all but glamour filly Orchestral in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie earlier this month and now Antrim Coast will be given his chance to test his talent across the Tasman.
  • Tue, Mar 19, 2024
    Hong Kong Derby tilt for Nicola Chu-bred
    When classy four-year-old Chill Chibi takes his place in Sunday’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m), it will mark a significant achievement for breeder Nicola Chu.
  • Tue, Mar 19, 2024
    Isdale excited about jumping prospect
    Schooling over fences has brought a new lease on life for Mahoe, with the six-year-old gelding having won two of his last three races.
  • Tue, Mar 19, 2024
    Te Akau to have strong presence at The Valley
    Te Akau Racing will hold a strong hand at The Valley on Saturday, with their seven-strong charge being led by their sprinting sensation Imperatriz, who will attempt to defend her crown in the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m).
  • Mon, Mar 18, 2024
    Adam I Am out with tendon injury
    A dark cloud is hanging over exciting galloper Adam I Am’s racing future after the son of Almanzor pulled up with a tendon injury following his win over 1400m at Ellerslie nine days ago.
  • Mon, Mar 18, 2024
    Doyle brings up century of NZ wins
    Jockey Joe Doyle has brought the luck of the Irish with him over to the other side of the world and is enjoying a standout season, bringing up his 100th win in New Zealand aboard the Kim Reid-trained Hi Yo Sass Bomb in the Gr.3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 17, 2024
    Cups future tipped for St Leger victor
    Three Taranaki representatives were tipped as key hopes in Saturday’s The Bold One & Agraforum St Leger (2600m), but it was another of the region’s staying talents in Testify Me that reigned supreme in the Trentham feature.
  • Sun, Mar 17, 2024
    Major prize for Grail Seeker at Trentham
    Australian hoop Kyle Wilson-Taylor has made his first visit to New Zealand a memorable one by guiding promising filly Grail Seeker to a hollow victory in the Gr.2 Life Direct Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Mar 17, 2024
    Oaks heroine gives Ormsby a different kind of Group One
    Almost two decades after riding Creil to victory in the Gr.1 Avondale Cup (2200m) as an apprentice jockey, multi-talented horseman Chad Ormsby climbed the same mountain in a different way when Pulchritudinous won the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 17, 2024
    South Island victory in Lightning Handicap
    Southern sprinter Our Echo showed his northern rivals just how good he can be when he sat wide throughout before holding off a host of challenges to win Saturday’s Listed Lincoln Farms Lightning Handicap (1200m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Mar 17, 2024
    Successful protest secures Valentine’s Tauranga victory
    Although finishing runner-up in the initial judge’s call for the result in the Frocked Up Girls 3YO (1200m) at Tauranga on Saturday, promising galloper Valentine secured his second career victory courtesy of a successful protest lodged after the son of Turn Me Loose suffered interference from race favourite Aquilifer in the home straight.
  • Sun, Mar 17, 2024
    Tauranga win confirms Group One for Fashion Shoot
    With a thrilling victory in Saturday’s BOP Equine Vets Open Handicap (1400m), classy mare Fashion Shoot headlined a big day at Tauranga for Te Akau Racing and set herself up for a Group One assignment at the end of this month.
  • Fri, Mar 15, 2024
    Bright future tipped for Riviera Rebel
    Graham Eade is excited about the prospects of his promising three-year-old Riviera Rebel, who he is hoping can take the next step in his career at Wingatui on Sunday.
  • Fri, Mar 15, 2024
    Foote hooks Derby win with exciting greyhound
    Group One-winning thoroughbred trainer Ben Foote kicked off what he hopes to be a big weekend in perfect fashion at Cambridge Raceway on Thursday night when his greyhound He’s All Go took out the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby Final (457m).
  • Fri, Mar 15, 2024
    Sydney targets beckon Mustang Valley
    Australian shores are beckoning Mustang Valley once more, and trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to seeing if she is up to the task when she heads to Tauranga on Saturday to kick-off her autumn preparation in the BOP Equine Vets Open Handicap (1400m) at Tauranga.
  • Thu, Mar 14, 2024
    Autridge fillies bang on for Oaks quest
    Stephen Autridge has triumphed in many of New Zealand’s most iconic races, and the Matamata horseman would rate a victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld New Zealand Oaks (2400m) among the headliners.
  • Thu, Mar 14, 2024
    Evans living childhood dream
    Phantom calling races in his childhood bedroom is a key memory for Justin Evans, and he is pinching himself that he is now able to live out his lifelong dream of being a race caller.
  • Thu, Mar 14, 2024
    Trentham track to favour Witz End
    Tony Pike believes the big, roomy Trentham track will suit his promising three-year-old Witz End right down to the ground in Saturday’s Gr.2 Life Direct Wellington Guineas (1400m).
  • Wed, Mar 13, 2024
    Group One challenge awaits Red Sea
    A Group One challenge awaits Red Sea next month following the youngster’s runaway success in the AKW Farrier Two-Year-Old (1200m) at Matamata on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Mar 13, 2024
    Langkawi to lumber topweight in South Waikato Cup
    Langkawi put in a pleasing runner-up performance in the Listed Kaimai Stakes (2000m) at Matamata last month and will return to the same course and distance on Wednesday where he will attempt to go one better in the Holster Engineering Lally And Symes South Waikato Cup.
  • Wed, Mar 13, 2024
    Pitmans looking to summit Southern Alps
    The inaugural NZTR innovation races have been a massive hit this season and there is still one to come, with southern trainers getting their chance at racing for $350,000 in the Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) at Riccarton next month.
  • Wed, Mar 13, 2024
    Taranaki mare seeking maiden stakes win
    Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb scored black-type last start when runner-up in the Gr.3 Taranaki Cup (1800m) on her home track and trainer Kim Reid is hoping she can go one better in the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Tue, Mar 12, 2024
    Williams taking next step in training dream
    Growing up on The Oaks Stud in Cambridge paved a way for a successful career in the thoroughbred breeding industry for Dean Williams, however, he got the racing bug young and is about to take an important step in fulfilling his dream of becoming a trainer.
  • Mon, Mar 11, 2024
    Adam I Am back in winning groove
    Three hours before pin-up mare Legarto lined up as the centre of attention in Saturday’s Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m), an up-and-comer carrying those same cream and brown colours earned his own share of the Ellerslie spotlight.
  • Mon, Mar 11, 2024
    Butterfield impressive in Cup Day triumph
    Tauranga horseman Patrick McCarten enjoyed one of his more memorable days as a trainer when producing Butterfield to win on Auckland Cup Day at Ellerslie last Saturday.
  • Mon, Mar 11, 2024
    Farm hack longshot scores at Taupo
    At odds of 70-1, Young Diva was a clear outsider for last Friday’s DPA Chartered Accountants (1400m) at Taupo, but as trainer Allan Wright said, she didn’t know that.
  • Mon, Mar 11, 2024
    Group One target awaits Pearl of Alsace
    Classy mare Pearl Of Alsace returned to summer racing with a vengeance when claiming a narrow victory in the opening event at Ellerslie, the Westbury Stud Royal Descent Stakes (1600m).
  • Mon, Mar 11, 2024
    Home Cup target for Shockallia
    Riverton galloper Shockallia is set to tackle his home Cup later this month following his victory in the AB Lime Wyndham Cup (2000m) at Gore on Sunday.
  • Mon, Mar 11, 2024
    South Waikato Cup a stepping stone for Snazzytavi
    Snazzytavi has seemingly flown through the grades this season, and the talented mare will prepare for another black-type target in Wednesday’s Holster Engineering Lally and Symes South Waikato Cup (2000m) at Matamata.
  • Sun, Mar 10, 2024
    Deserved stakes win for Eternal Flame
    Luckless in feature races in her two previous starts, Eternal Flame turned things around and collected a deserved first black-type victory in Saturday’s A$200,000 Gr.3 Matron Stakes (1600m) at Flemington.
  • Sun, Mar 10, 2024
    He’s A Doozy turns his season around
    A return to the scene of his greatest win has worked wonders for He’s A Doozy, who burst back into form with victory in Saturday’s The Hits Autumn Cup (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Mar 10, 2024
    Velocious shines for Marsh in Sistema Stakes
    Superstar filly Velocious cemented herself atop the country’s two-year-old ranks with a tenacious victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
  • Sun, Mar 10, 2024
    Von Hauke comes of age in Shaftesbury Avenue
    Promising New Zealand-bred Von Hauke took his career to new heights with his first black-type victory in Saturday’s A$200,000 Gr.3 Furphy Shaftesbury Avenue Handicap (1400m) at Flemington.
  • Sun, Mar 10, 2024
    Young Werther stakes Australian Cup claim
    Five-time Group One placegetter Young Werther earned himself another shot at the elite level with a dominant front-running performance in Saturday’s A$200,000 TAB Australian Cup Prelude (1800m) at Flemington.
  • Fri, Mar 08, 2024
    All-Star Mile call-up for Puntura
    Taranaki trainer Robbie Patterson was getting ready to head to Ellerslie with two contenders for the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2000m) on Saturday until he got a shock when going through his emails on Thursday.
  • Fri, Mar 08, 2024
    Aquacade targets a different Cup Day feature
    A gallant fourth as favourite in last year’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m), quality mare Aquacade is returning to the same meeting 12 months later but setting her sights on a different race.
  • Fri, Mar 08, 2024
    Ballymore looking to spoil Sistema party
    The Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) is being a billed as a match-race between Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) winner Velocious and undefeated Te Akau Racing filly Captured by Love, but Pam Gerard is keen to spoil the party with her Group Three winner Savaglee.
  • Fri, Mar 08, 2024
    Cooper enjoying southern stint
    Apprentice jockey Donovan Cooper has been enjoying his stint in the South Island and is hoping to bag a few more winners before he heads back north.
  • Fri, Mar 08, 2024
    Kingsclere seeking first Auckland Cup victory
    Fresh off Orchestral’s dazzling display in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie last Saturday, trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood will head back to the Auckland track this weekend hoping to add another feature scalp to their record.
  • Fri, Mar 08, 2024
    Lowland win starts Ormsby’s big weekend on a high
    This weekend is set to be one of the biggest in Chad Ormsby’s career, and the Cambridge trainer kicked it off in style with Pulchritudinous winning Friday’s Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2000m) at Taupo.
  • Fri, Mar 08, 2024
    Rodney Schick appointed to NZTR board
    The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Members’ Council has appointed Rodney Schick as a Director of NZTR’s Board, effective immediately.
  • Wed, Mar 06, 2024
    Fuller hoping history repeats in Auckland Cup
    Tauranga trainer Antony Fuller is hoping history repeats itself on Saturday when he takes Roger That north to Ellerslie to contest the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m).
  • Wed, Mar 06, 2024
    Marroni set to resume at Trentham for new barn
    Owners Alastair Lawrence and John Rattray, of Bonneval fame, have had success sending horses to Waipukurau trainer Simon Wilson over the last few years and they are hoping that continues with their Group Three winner Marroni.
  • Wed, Mar 06, 2024
    Pariah gelding set to make debut at Otaki
    Australian stallion Pariah is living up to his name across the Tasman, with the former Arrowfield Stud stallion set to have just his third New Zealand runner at Otaki on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Mar 06, 2024
    Wellington Guineas locked in for Bedtime Story
    Promising filly Bedtime Story will get her opportunity at attaining black-type in next week’s Gr.2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) following her victory in the Cavallo Farm & Chris Rutten Bloodstock 3YO (1300m) at Otaki on Wednesday.
  • Mon, Mar 04, 2024
    Hashizume bags a treble on New Zealand Derby Day
    Rider Masa Hashizume enjoyed one of his best days in the saddle when he claimed a winning treble at Ellerslie, including an impressive victory aboard Jaarffi in the newly minted $350,000 Rangitoto Classic (1500m).
  • Mon, Mar 04, 2024
    Muniandy continues great run at Wingatui
    Local trainer Shankar Muniandy continued his great run of form at Wingatui on Saturday, adding a win and two runner-up results to his season tally.
  • Mon, Mar 04, 2024
    Satherley sends Little’s Girl to the Cup
    Lynsey Satherley’s affinity with underrated stayers continued at Ellerslie on Saturday, guiding My Maebelline Girl to victory and a place in next week’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m).
  • Mon, Mar 04, 2024
    Stakes targets in the offing for Nucleozor
    Exciting young prospect Nucleozor will be given his chance at attaining black-type in the coming months following his pleasing debut victory at Wingatui on Saturday.
  • Mon, Mar 04, 2024
    Stud continuing to celebrate with top families
    Waikato Stud celebrated trans-Tasman success at the weekend with female representatives of two of their leading families and the nursery is well-placed to continue reaping future rewards.
  • Mon, Mar 04, 2024
    Thurlow weaves Whangaehu’s way into Auckland Cup
    Whangaehu has taken a significantly different route to the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) than Bill Thurlow’s last contender, but the Waverley trainer is hopeful he can produce an identical result on Saturday at Ellerslie.
  • Sun, Mar 03, 2024
    Australian Cup focus for Blamey winner Atishu
    Multiple Group One winning mare Atishu has claimed a berth in the A$4 million All-Star Mile (1600m) with a strong victory in the Gr.2 Blamey Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 03, 2024
    Certainly continues Te Akau’s Mufhasa Stakes dominance
    Te Akau Racing’s former trainer Jamie Richards had a stranglehold on the Mufhasa Stakes (1400m) on New Zealand Derby Day, and his successors Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson continued that tradition at Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 03, 2024
    Drakaina dominates NZB Airfreight Stakes
    Drakaina’s commanding victory in Saturday’s Listed NZB Airfreight Stakes (1400m) at Wingatui completed a remarkable rise to prominence for a filly that was bought for just $3,000.
  • Sun, Mar 03, 2024
    Extraordinary Orchestral makes Derby history for James
    Roger James is now the most successful trainer in the history of the Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m), but even that enormous achievement was overshadowed at Ellerslie on Saturday by the new superstar of his Cambridge stable.
  • Sun, Mar 03, 2024
    Maria Farina shines in King’s Plate
    Underrated mare Maria Farina outsprinted several of the country’s top gallopers to secure Saturday’s Gr.3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie.
  • Sun, Mar 03, 2024
    Positivity takes out Sunline Vase
    Unheralded Almanzor filly Positivity sprang an upset at Ellerslie on Saturday when she fought doggedly in the run home to take out the Gr.3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m) and claim her first stakes victory.
  • Fri, Mar 01, 2024
    Aberlour heading to Australia
    Dual Guineas winner Aberlour’s racing future lies in Australia, following her majority sale to clients of Warwick Farm trainer Joseph Pride.
  • Fri, Mar 01, 2024
    Callsign Mav bids adieu to racing
    The curtain has come down on the decorated career of Callsign Mav following his sixth placed run in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori Classic (1600m).
  • Fri, Mar 01, 2024
    Derby déjà vu for Busuttin
    Seven years after settling for second in their last raid on New Zealand’s premier classic, expat trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are resigned to running into one better again when Interlinked contests the Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Fri, Mar 01, 2024
    First Innings looking for upset in NZ Derby
    Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman will be looking to secure his first Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in his own right at Ellerslie on Saturday when First Innings contests the Trackside-sponsored feature.
  • Fri, Mar 01, 2024
    Pericles primed to continue owners’ golden run
    Breakthrough performer Pericles will be out to continue a remarkable summer for his part-owners Hugh Fletcher and Dame Sian Elias when he lines up in the Gr.3 Mainstream Plumbing Mufhasa Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Fri, Mar 01, 2024
    Pericles primed to continue owners’ golden run
    Breakthrough performer Pericles will be out to continue a remarkable summer for his part-owners Hugh Fletcher and Dame Sian Elias when he lines up in the Gr.3 Mainstream Plumbing Mufhasa Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Fri, Mar 01, 2024
    Wheeler takes talented quartet to Ellerslie
    Two breakthrough performers from November’s New Zealand Cup Carnival will line up alongside a pair of promising staying three-year-olds in a talented team for New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler at Ellerslie on Saturday.
2024 February
  • Thu, Feb 29, 2024
    Jon Snow records first win as a sire
    Group One winner Jon Snow got off the mark as a sire on Thursday when his son King Of The North took out the Farewell Dave Bradford (1400m) at Matamata.
  • Thu, Feb 29, 2024
    Tyler hoping Lady Sass brings manners to Wingatui
    While Kelvin Tyler was pleased to take out the Listed Southland Guineas (1600m) with Aberlour at Ascot Park earlier this month, the Riverton trainer was left scratching his head after stablemate Lady Sass refused to jump from the gates and took no part in the race.
  • Thu, Feb 29, 2024
    Wexford seeking crowning glory
    Wexford Stables look to have a strong hand in the Gr.3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie on Saturday where they will be represented by Group One winner Waitak and Group One performer Dragon Leap.
  • Wed, Feb 28, 2024
    Anxious few months for Footes
    It has been an anxious few months for the father-and-son training partnership of Ben and Ryan Foote with their star sprinter Babylon Berlin.
  • Wed, Feb 28, 2024
    Trust In You preparing for Cup tilt
    Promising stayer Trust In You will have his second look at Ellerslie on Saturday before he returns to the Auckland track seven days later for the biggest test of his career, the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m).
  • Wed, Feb 28, 2024
    Wynne chasing southern riches
    Prebbleton horsewoman Samantha Wynne will head south to Wingatui on Saturday where she will be trying to claim the lion’s share of the $200,000 prizemoney on offer in the ODT Southern Mile Final (1600m) with Turf War.
  • Tue, Feb 27, 2024
    Cups future tipped for Snazzytavi
    Expect to see promising stayer Snazzytavi feature prominently in next season’s Cups, that’s the call from co-trainer Graham Richardson following her win in the Gavelhouse.com 2000 at Matamata on Saturday.
  • Tue, Feb 27, 2024
    Pike fillies ready to rock in Lowland
    Harlow Rocks announced herself into the Oaks equation last-start behind Molly Bloom, and won’t have the star filly to contend with in Wednesday’s Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Hastings.
  • Tue, Feb 27, 2024
    Quality 3YO having immediate effect for stud
    The emergence in Australia of the unbeaten three-year-old Immediacy has provided further impetus for breeders Cambridge Stud as they head into selling mode across the Tasman.
  • Sun, Feb 25, 2024
    Black type reward for Saint Alice in Kaimai Stakes
    Underrated mare Saint Alice added valuable winning black type to her blossoming career record when she took out the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Equine Kaimai Stakes (2000m) in a blanket finish.
  • Sun, Feb 25, 2024
    Danis returning to Singapore
    With Singapore Turf Club’s impending closure, there a more people exiting than entering the racing jurisdiction, but New Zealand-based jockey Darren Danis will be one of the few going against the tide.
  • Sun, Feb 25, 2024
    La Crique back to brilliant best in WFA Classic
    Katrina and Simon Alexander celebrated one of their most satisfying moments on a racetrack with La Crique’s triumphant turnaround in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) on Saturday.
  • Sun, Feb 25, 2024
    The Underbelly all the way in St Leger Trial
    Up-and-coming stayer The Underbelly continued his rapid rise with a dominant front-running performance in Saturday’s New World Otaki New Zealand St Leger Trial (2300m) at Otaki, booking himself a ticket to a time-honoured feature at Trentham next month.
  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024
    Aegon returns to pet distance
    Trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to getting his Group One winner Aegon back to a mile at Otaki on Saturday in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.
  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024
    Colgan looking to strike at Otaki
    Waikato hoop Vinnie Colgan will trek down to Otaki on Saturday to partner exciting four-year-old Desert Lightning in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m), and he is hoping his charge can live up to his favourite’s tag.
  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024
    Derby a possibility for Solidify
    Hall of Fame trainer Graeme Rogerson has bigger and better things in mind for all three of his runners at Otaki on Saturday, including a potential quick back-up into next weekend’s Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie.
  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024
    Legarto clash looms on Ladies Man’s horizon
    Extra distance and a switch to weight-for-age for Saturday’s Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) are steps in the right direction for Ladies Man, but his trainer Allan Sharrock is looking a few weeks further down the road.
  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024
    Mark Twain out to strengthen trainers’ carnival claims
    Roger James and Robert Wellwood already have the $1.40 favourite for the Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a trip to Otaki this weekend could earn them an even greater share of the spotlight during the upcoming Ellerslie carnival.
  • Fri, Feb 23, 2024
    Te Akau aiming to capture local juvenile spoils
    This Saturday’s juvenile features at Matamata are set to paint a clearer picture for upcoming Group One targets, and Te Akau Racing co-trainer Sam Bergerson is hoping for good showings from his high-class trio.
  • Thu, Feb 22, 2024
    Top mares may continue great record in Otaki-Maori WFA Classic
    Saturday’s (24 February) G1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m), which will be simulcast before selected races from Caulfield’s G1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) race meeting in Australia, has been dominated by mares in recent years and that trend may well continue in 2024.
  • Wed, Feb 21, 2024
    Forsman gelding pleasing in First Innings
    Classic assignments could be in the offing for promising stayer First Innings following his impressive maiden win in the Cambridge Stud 2100 at Pukekohe on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Feb 21, 2024
    Regally-bred mare vying for black-type
    Regally-bred mare Manifique is already assured of a broodmare career, however, trainer Peter Didham is keen to gain some black-type with her before she heads to the breeding barn.
  • Wed, Feb 21, 2024
    Young stablemates in fine fettle for features
    Two younger members of Tony Pike’s team will spearhead the stable’s representation at Matamata with higher honours beckoning the duo if they race up to expectations.
  • Tue, Feb 20, 2024
    La Crique looking to add to elite-level haul
    Simon and Katrina Alexander are hopeful the best of La Crique’s season is yet to come, with the Group Oner winner heading south on Saturday to tackle the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) at Otaki.
  • Tue, Feb 20, 2024
    Pendragon on track for Australian Guineas
    Former Kiwi galloper Pendragon got his Australian campaign off to the best possible start at Werribee on Monday, comfortably winning his 1100m jumpout for trainer Michael Moroney.
  • Tue, Feb 20, 2024
    Skyman still in the hunt for minor summer series bonus
    Go Racing’s Albert Bosma is resigned to the fact that Skyman is out of the chase for the lion’s share of the $650,000 summer series bonus, but he is hoping they can get their hands on some of the minor bonus cash up for grabs.
  • Tue, Feb 20, 2024
    Vale Verry Elleegant
    The Australasian racing industry are in mourning following the news of the passing of 11-time Group One winner Verry Elleegant when foaling in Ireland.
  • Tue, Feb 20, 2024
    Velocious looking to chase NZB Kiwi bonus
    Syndicator Go Racing are looking for their standout juvenile Velocious to become the first The NZB Kiwi (1500m) bonus eligible horse in the coming weeks.
  • Mon, Feb 19, 2024
    Owners’ silks to the fore once more at Ellerslie
    Ellerslie’s new StrathAyr track has certainly got the tick of approval from Daniel Nakhle and Barneswood Farm’s Sarah Green and Ger Beemsterboer, with their silks to the fore once more at the Auckland venue on Saturday.
  • Mon, Feb 19, 2024
    Thurlow dreaming of another Auckland Cup
    Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow claimed the Auckland Cup (3200m) with his top stayer Glory Days in 2019, and five years on he is daring to dream of adding another to his mantle.
  • Mon, Feb 19, 2024
    Track specialist takes Southland Stakes
    Talented performer Ears Back maintained her perfect record at Invercargill when she produced a game effort to take out the Cruickshank Pryde Southland Stakes (1400m).
  • Sun, Feb 18, 2024
    Aberlour completes Guineas double in style
    Emerging talent Aberlour extended her winning sequence to three and completed a southern Guineas double with a tour de force in Saturday’s Listed ILT Ascot Park Hotel Southland Guineas (1600m) at Ascot Park.
  • Sun, Feb 18, 2024
    Grinzinger Belle adds to Lightning Day legacy for Shamexpress
    A decade after saddling New Zealand-bred sprinter Shamexpress for a second placing in the Gr.1 Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington, Danny O’Brien returned to the same meeting on Saturday and landed a black-type prize with a daughter of the Windsor Park Stud stallion.
  • Sun, Feb 18, 2024
    Orchestral a class above in Avondale Guineas
    Three weeks after announcing her arrival among the season’s elite three-year-olds in breathtaking style on Karaka Millions night, Orchestral treated Ellerslie to an encore in Saturday’s Gr.2 Eagle Technology Avondale Guineas (2100m).
  • Sun, Feb 18, 2024
    Pericles too strong in Uncle Remus Stakes
    The Pam Gerard and Mike Moroney stable have been enjoying considerable success of late including with class three-year-old Pendragon, however, it was his stablemate of the same age in Pericles who stole the limelight on Saturday with an eye-catching victory in the Listed SKYCITY Horizon Uncle Remus Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie.
  • Fri, Feb 16, 2024
    Titled caps comeback in City of New Plymouth Cup
    The tireless efforts of co-trainer and part-owner Hollie Wynyard were rewarded at New Plymouth on Friday when comeback galloper Titled took out the Landmark City of New Plymouth Cup (1800m).
  • Fri, Feb 16, 2024
    Trust In You targets Group Two features
    An emerging star of New Zealand’s staying ranks has returned from a short summer break and will shoot for a pair of Group Two prizes at Ellerslie over the coming weeks.
  • Thu, Feb 15, 2024
    Aberlour looking for back-to-back Guineas wins
    Riverton trainer Kelvin Tyler will head to Ascot Park with a number of strong chances on Saturday, headlined by promising filly Aberlour, who will attempt to score back-to-back Guineas wins.
  • Thu, Feb 15, 2024
    Orchestral returning to happy hunting ground
    Roger James and Robert Wellwood are still in awe of what Orchestral produced when winning last month’s $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) at Ellerslie, and the Cambridge trainers are looking forward to stepping her out once more at the Auckland venue on Saturday.
  • Thu, Feb 15, 2024
    Te Akau gelding ready to ascend another Guineas throne
    Ascend The Throne scored his first stakes scalp when triumphant in the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) at Te Rapa earlier this month, and the Savabeel gelding will look to double his Guineas haul when he heads to Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Thu, Feb 15, 2024
    Williams’ hoping to toast Ellerslie victory
    The wine was flowing for Peter and Dawn Williams and owner Daniel Nakhle following Ellerslie’s TAB Karka Millions meeting last month, and they are hoping their run of luck continues at the Auckland track this weekend.
  • Wed, Feb 14, 2024
    Bonny Lass heads to King’s Plate
    Newly-crowned Group One winner Bonny Lass will continue her campaign in New Zealand after the mare’s Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) triumph last Saturday.
  • Wed, Feb 14, 2024
    Crocetti heads for a spell
    A line has been ruled through an Australian autumn campaign for Crocetti, with the son of Zacinto heading to the spelling paddock after a standout three-year-old term.
  • Wed, Feb 14, 2024
    Expats hoping to go one better in home Derby
    Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young are following a familiar path back to their homeland with the New Zealand-bred Interlinked in the hope of completing unfinished Classic business.
  • Wed, Feb 14, 2024
    Wheeler playing two roles on Jubilee Day
    Long-standing New Plymouth thoroughbred identity John Wheeler will don an extra hat at his local meeting this week to mark a memorable milestone.
  • Mon, Feb 12, 2024
    Australian targets for Master Fay
    Exciting sprinter Master Fay is set to test his talents across the Tasman, with the six-year-old gelding booked to fly to Melbourne next week to chase elite-level targets.
  • Mon, Feb 12, 2024
    Kingfisher swoops to victory at Te Rapa
    Progressive intermediate galloper Kingfisher bounced back to winning form with an impressive victory in Rating75 company over 1200m at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Mon, Feb 12, 2024
    Molly back in full Bloom for breeder
    Scott Eagleton might not have had the best seat in the house to watch Molly Bloom’s latest success, but it didn’t detract from the satisfaction derived from the star filly’s return to winning ways.
  • Mon, Feb 12, 2024
    Mystic Park books ticket to potential Riccarton riches
    Promising southern galloper Mystic Park set himself up for a potentially lucrative payday on his home track at Riccarton in April when bolting home in the TAB Southern Alps Golden Ticket (1400m) qualifier at the venue on Saturday.
  • Mon, Feb 12, 2024
    Te Akau southerners stakes-bound
    While the headliners of Te Akau Racing were chasing black-type honours at Te Rapa on Saturday, four of the first six victors at Riccarton Park donned the tangerine silks.
  • Sat, Feb 10, 2024
    Deserved Group One breakthrough for Bonny Lass
    One of the unluckiest horses in the top echelon of New Zealand racing in recent times, Bonny Lass turned things around with a supreme front-running performance in Saturday’s Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1200m) at Te Rapa.
  • Sat, Feb 10, 2024
    Legarto masters middle-distance in Herbie Dyke Stakes
    Matamata trainers Ken and Bev Kelso have long believed Legarto had the potential to excel over 2000m, and their stable star proved them right on Saturday with a sparkling performance in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa.
  • Sat, Feb 10, 2024
    Molly Bloom signs off on a high
    If Saturday’s Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic (2000m) at Te Rapa was the final New Zealand appearance for Molly Bloom, the Group One-winning filly farewelled her homeland on a high.
  • Fri, Feb 09, 2024
    A bold statement made by The Underbelly
    Progressive stayer The Underbelly commenced what could be a highly successful weekend for Robbie Patterson and underrated sire The Bold One.
  • Fri, Feb 09, 2024
    Mary Shan looking to even ledger at Te Rapa
    Molly Bloom has had the measure of Mary Shan in two of their three meetings to date, and the latter’s trainer Andrew Forsman is hoping the step-up to 2000m in Saturday’s Gr.2 David and Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic at Te Rapa will help even the ledger between the pair.
  • Fri, Feb 09, 2024
    Old takes two shots at inaugural Karapiro Classic
    The brand-new $350,000 Sir Patrick Hogan Karapiro Classic (1600m) has received an enthusiastic endorsement from Matamata trainer Glenn Old, who will saddle a pair of promising four-year-olds in the inaugural running of the race at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Fri, Feb 09, 2024
    Skyman looking for first NZ win
    European import Skyman will be aiming to record his first New Zealand win when he heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m).
  • Fri, Feb 09, 2024
    Te Akau launches another Legends Day charge
    Te Akau Racing has landed at least one of Legends Day’s major prizes in each of the last five editions of the showpiece Te Rapa meeting, and trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have assembled another formidable contingent for Saturday’s 2024 version.
  • Thu, Feb 08, 2024
    Ace Royale set to make long awaited return
    Eight-year-old gelding Ace Royale is set to make his raceday return following a three-year absence when he heads to Wanganui on Friday to contest the Liquorland Wanganui R86 1200.
  • Thu, Feb 08, 2024
    Kheir looking to increase investment in NZ
    Well-known Australian owner Ozzie Kheir has had plenty of success buying thoroughbreds out of New Zealand, and now he is looking to boost his investment across the Tasman.
  • Thu, Feb 08, 2024
    Lowland Stakes target for Qali Al Farrasha
    A tilt at Group company is now on the cards for Qali Al Farrasha following her convincing maiden win in the Wexford Stables (1600m) at Matamata on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Feb 07, 2024
    Fillies’ Classic step-up awaiting Sudbina
    Kingsclere Stables couldn’t have won last year’s Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic (2000m) more convincingly with Prowess, and have a chance to go back-to-back on Saturday with Sudbina.
  • Wed, Feb 07, 2024
    Group winner deserves another chance at Te Rapa
    Habana turned in an uncharacteristically below-par effort at his most recent outing and Lance Noble is understandably prepared to give the five-year-old the benefit of the doubt and move on.
  • Wed, Feb 07, 2024
    Kelsos have another exciting filly on their hands
    A trip to Melbourne last year not only gave Ken and Bev Kelso their biggest moment in racing, courtesy of Legarto’s victory in the Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m), but also a filly that could prove to be just as exciting.
  • Wed, Feb 07, 2024
    Town Cryer too tough in Tauherenikau feature
    A stunning display of resilience and courage in the heat of battle was on display at Tauherenikau on Tuesday as progressive mare Town Cryer claimed the Listed Clubs NZ @ The Races Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) in a torrid three-way tussle.
  • Wed, Feb 07, 2024
    Waitak hunting Group One sprint double
    After being nothing short of spectacular in the Gr.1 Railway (1200m) at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day, emerging sprinter Waitak will hunt a Group One double in Saturday’s BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa.
  • Tue, Feb 06, 2024
    Group One aspirations with Kelly Coe
    Kelly Coe could be set for another crack at elite-level if she performs well in the Listed Clubs NZ @ The Races Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Tauherenikau on Tuesday.
  • Tue, Feb 06, 2024
    Legends ready for Te Rapa outing
    Fans of the New Zealand thoroughbred will get a special treat at Te Rapa this Saturday when the Waikato Racing Club host their aptly named Legends Raceday.
  • Tue, Feb 06, 2024
    Ruby Rocks takes out Wairarapa Cup
    Local Opaki mare Ruby Rocks put her best foot forward as she dominated the closing stages when taking out the TAB Bonus Back Wairarapa Cup (2050m) at Tauherenikau on Tuesday.
  • Tue, Feb 06, 2024
    Wexford debutant chasing local juvenile success
    Wexford Stables have enjoyed a myriad of success in the three-year-old age group ranks this season but will turn to an exciting juvenile prospect in Zelezniak on Wednesday in pursuit of home-track success.
  • Mon, Feb 05, 2024
    Group One aspirations with Kelly Coe
    Kelly Coe could be set for another crack at elite-level if she performs well in the Listed Clubs NZ @ The Races Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Tauherenikau on Tuesday.
  • Mon, Feb 05, 2024
    Kennedy opts for Crocetti in Group One
    Leading jockey Warren Kennedy had a tough decision to make heading into Saturday’s Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa, with the option of riding either Waitak or Crocetti, with the expat South African ultimately choosing the latter.
  • Mon, Feb 05, 2024
    Sale initiative proving fruitful for Windsor Park
    Windsor Park Stud’s ‘Rugby, Racing and Beer’ South Island Sale has proven to be a fruitful initiative for the Cambridge thoroughbred nursery over the last couple of years, which was further enhanced over the weekend when sales graduate Collect Your Cash took out the Listed Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui.
  • Mon, Feb 05, 2024
    Sweet mares top Tauherenikau chances
    Sugah Sweet has been acquitting herself well, despite having little luck in strong company this preparation, and she looks well-placed to turn her fortunes around at Tauherenikau on Tuesday.
  • Sun, Feb 04, 2024
    Butler savours special day on home track
    Local apprentice jockey Ciel Butler had an unforgettable day in the saddle at New Plymouth on Saturday, riding a winning double that included her first victory at black-type level.
  • Sun, Feb 04, 2024
    Khanshe too strong in Oaks Prelude
    Lightly raced filly Khanshe displayed her staying credentials ahead of a potential tilt at the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham next month when she captured the Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth.
  • Sat, Feb 03, 2024
    Class Filly captures Taranaki juvenile feature
    Despite clearly not enjoying the testing underfoot conditions on offer at New Plymouth, exciting juvenile filly Captured by Love showed plenty of courage to retain her unbeaten record when taking out the Gr.3 Platinum Homes New Plymouth Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m)
  • Sat, Feb 03, 2024
    Perfect Scenario defends Wingatui crown
    Consistent performer Perfect Scenario made it back-to-back victories in the feature event at Wingatui on Saturday when he captured his second Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m) title.
  • Fri, Feb 02, 2024
    Derby tilt hinges on New Plymouth run
    Trainer Chad Ormsby has long earmarked Lord Weyburn as his Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2400m) prospect this season, but whether he will continue down that path all hinges on his performance at New Plymouth on Saturday.
  • Fri, Feb 02, 2024
    In-form team tackles Taranaki features
    A week after teaming up for a million-dollar triumph at Ellerslie, trainers Peter and Dawn Williams and owners Barneswood Farm are searching for more feature spoils this weekend.
  • Fri, Feb 02, 2024
    Kennedy and Furlong out to add to Guineas record
    A pair of last-start winners loom as leading chances for Shane Kennedy and Anna Furlong in Saturday’s Listed Dunedin City Motors Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui – a race the Riccarton trainers have won twice in the last six years.
  • Fri, Feb 02, 2024
    Ladies Man launches new campaign
    New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock has given a glowing report on the condition of Group One winner Ladies Man as he prepares to resume on his home track this weekend.
  • Thu, Feb 01, 2024
    Cole looking for strong debut from promising colt
    Byerley Park trainer Steven Cole is hoping Chicago Jack can make the perfect start to his racing career when he contests the Gr.3 Platinum Homes New Plymouth Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m) at New Plymouth on Saturday.
  • Thu, Feb 01, 2024
    Derby throne awaiting Te Akau stayer
    Te Akau unleashed a serious Gr.1 Trackside New Zealand Derby (2000m) chance in Ascend The Throne at Te Rapa on Wednesday, the gelding displaying all of his staying prowess in claiming the Gr.2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas (2000m).
  • Thu, Feb 01, 2024
    Team Rogerson secure final Karapiro Classic berth
    Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson are pleased they have a live chance in the inaugural $350,000 Sir Patrick Hogan Karapiro Classic (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday-week following Chaource’s win at the Hamilton track on Wednesday.
  • Thu, Feb 01, 2024
    White Robe chasing further honours on special day
    The Anderton family will bid to add to their impressive tally of victories in Saturday’s Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight-For-Age (1600m) with stakes winner Burgie at Wingatui on Saturday.
2024 January
  • Wed, Jan 31, 2024
    Autridge holding a pair of Oaks aces
    Stephen Autridge is in the enviable position of having a pair of well-performed three-year-olds in his stable and, if all goes to plan, they will give him a strong hand in the autumn fillies’ feature at Trentham.
  • Wed, Jan 31, 2024
    Blinkers to aid Hakadecree’s Guineas chances
    Trainer Terry Kennedy is hoping the addition of some headgear will help sharpen his promising three-year-old Hakadecree for Saturday’s Listed Dunedin City Motors Dunedin Guineas (1500m) at Wingatui.
  • Tue, Jan 30, 2024
    Stamina a trump card for Derby contender
    Renegade Rebel will make the second middle distance appearance of his burgeoning career on Wednesday in his final lead-up to the country’s Blue Riband age group staying feature.
  • Tue, Jan 30, 2024
    Taylor heading home to join RACE
    The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing administration ranks will receive an injection of youth and enthusiasm in April with the addition of Brad Taylor to the RACE team.
  • Mon, Jan 29, 2024
    Sir Albert tops a stellar day for Rae
    Terri Rae had plenty to celebrate on her home track of Riccarton Park on Saturday, recording a winning treble capped off by the ever-improving Sir Albert.
  • Mon, Jan 29, 2024
    Te Akau post century at Riccarton
    After reaching the 99 mark on Wednesday at Matamata, Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson were swift in recording their 100th domestic winner for the 2023/24 season early at Riccarton’s Saturday meeting.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Akrotiri shows stamina credentials
    Up-and-comer Akrotiri passed his first staying test with flying colours at The Valley on Saturday, heading a New Zealand-bred trifecta in the A$130,000 Chandler Macleod Handicap (2040m).
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Belclare back on top of her game
    Group One mare Belclare returned to the peak of her powers on New Zealand racing’s biggest stage on Saturday, scoring a dominant victory in the $500,000 Gr.2 Westbury Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Ceerseven strikes at The Valley
    Mitchell Freedman had already crossed the Tasman in search of new recruits for his Ballarat stable, and a win with Ceerseven at The Valley on the eve of the Karaka 2024 yearling sale added to his affinity with New Zealand-breds.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Crocetti kicks off Karaka Million night in style
    Undefeated three-year-old Crocetti was billed as one of the headline acts of Saturday’s Karaka Millions mega meeting at Ellerslie, and he got the evening off to a perfect start in the opening race on the card.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Desert Lightning upstages Legarto in Aotearoa Classic
    Desert Lightning has spent the majority of his career flying under the radar, but there was no denying his place at the top of the tree in the inaugural $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    J-Mac makes instant impact in Karaka Millions
    Ellerslie racegoers got to witness expat Kiwi jockey James McDonald have his first ride back on home soil in several years at the TAB Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie on Saturday, and he made an instant impact in front of the sold-out crowd.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Kingsclere go back-to-back in Karaka Millions 3YO
    Roger James and James McDonald teamed up to win the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie in 2012 with Silent Achiever, and the pair reunited at the Auckland venue 12 years later to take out New Zealand’s richest race, the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) on Saturday evening.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Master Fay all class in Concorde victory
    Former Hong Kong galloper Master Fay displayed a touch of real class when he scored a dominant victory in the Gr.2 Brighthill Farm Concorde Handicap (1200m) at Ellerslie.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Miss Take makes a big impression
    Imported New Zealand mare Miss Take took her promising career to a new level in Saturday’s A$80,000 Happy 50th Jeff Waters Handicap (1200m) at The Valley.
  • Sun, Jan 28, 2024
    Radiant result for Dennis Brothers
    Well known southern breeding and racing identities the Dennis brothers were back in the limelight at Riccarton on Saturday as their royally bred mare The Radiant One took out the Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes (1400m).
  • Fri, Jan 26, 2024
    Bergerson looking forward to first KM at Te Akau helm
    Te Akau Racing have a rich history in the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m), having won the last seven editions of the race, and Sam Bergerson is hoping to extend their run in his first year at the helm of New Zealand’s leading stable, alongside co-trainer Mark Walker.
  • Fri, Jan 26, 2024
    Molly Bloom heads Wexford quartet in Karaka Millions 3YO
    Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will saddle more than a quarter of the field in Saturday’s $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) at Ellerslie, with Group One-winning filly Molly Bloom a headline act among their talented quartet.
  • Fri, Jan 26, 2024
    Take two for Live Drama
    Live Drama will be looking to get her summer preparation back on track at Riccarton on Saturday.
  • Fri, Jan 26, 2024
    Thompson hopes for more Millions momentum
    Rich Hill Stud’s managing director John Thompson is hoping to make a habit out of million-dollar racetrack success on the eve of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales.
  • Fri, Jan 26, 2024
    Williams team take on the hotshots at Ellerslie
    Peter and Dawn Williams will take on the Karaka Millions meeting’s two hottest favourites with their pair of runners at Ellerslie’s eagerly anticipated twilight blockbuster on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jan 25, 2024
    Crocetti out to keep picket fence form line intact
    There is plenty of excitement surrounding Saturday’s TAB Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie, and standout three-year-old Crocetti is expected to kick the night off with a bang when he lines-up in the opening race of the six-race card, the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m).
  • Thu, Jan 25, 2024
    La Crique returning to the big stage
    Group One winner La Crique will make her return to racing this Saturday on New Zealand racing’s biggest stage, the TAB Karaka Millions twilight meeting.
  • Thu, Jan 25, 2024
    Legarto thriving ahead of Aotearoa Classic
    Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso couldn’t be happier with heir glamour mare Legarto ahead of Saturday’s inaugural running of the $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m).
  • Tue, Jan 23, 2024
    JMac looking forward to heading home
    Leading Sydney hoop James McDonald has been ticking up the air miles of late and will add some more to his tally when he heads home to New Zealand this weekend to ride at the TAB Karaka Millions race meeting at Ellerslie.
  • Tue, Jan 23, 2024
    Lynskeys toasting Puntura’s Group One success
    Taranaki couple Carole and John Lynskey are enjoying some time down in Queenstown this week toasting the success of their Group One winner Puntura following his victory in the Thorndon Mile at Trentham last Saturday.
  • Tue, Jan 23, 2024
    Richardson embracing Millions challenge
    Chasing $2.5 million in stakes doesn’t happen every Saturday on the New Zealand calendar, and Graham Richardson is embracing having two runners chasing the major spoils on TAB Karaka Millions Night at Ellerslie.
  • Tue, Jan 23, 2024
    Timely win in Desert Gold Stakes for Sudbina
    It was a timely win by Sudbina in the Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham last Saturday, with co-breeder and part-owner Haunui Farm gearing up for a busy week ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales at Karaka, which kick-off on Sunday.
  • Tue, Jan 23, 2024
    Vale David Benjamin
    David Benjamin, a noted marketing innovator in the thoroughbred breeding industry, passed away on Friday.
  • Tue, Jan 23, 2024
    Westbury graduates continue to shine
    Westbury Stud has an enviable feature race roll of honour with graduates of the farm excelling to the highest level over a wide range of distances.
  • Sun, Jan 21, 2024
    Aberlour takes thrilling Gore Guineas
    Promising filly Aberlour added plenty of value to a future breeding career when she won a tooth and nail battle against the heavily supported Hakadecree to capture the Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas (1335m).
  • Sun, Jan 21, 2024
    Bermadez resolute in Flemington triumph
    The Mike Moroney-trained Bermadez was back in the winner’s circle for the first time since May 2022 with a hard-fought victory in the Howden Australian Guineas Day, 2 March (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 21, 2024
    James and Wellwood go one better in Desert Gold
    Roger James and Robert Wellwood turned their Wellington Cup Carnival fortunes around with an impressive victory by Sudbina in the Gr.3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 21, 2024
    Puntura powers to Thorndon Mile glory
    A first-time winner at Group Three and Group Two level in his previous two starts, Puntura took his career-best campaign to even greater heights in Saturday’s Gr.1 Harcourts Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Jan 21, 2024
    Racetrack performance the key for Cunningham
    Curraghmore principal Gordon Cunningham is quick to share what drives him as he prepares to present another quality draft at the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale when it kicks off at Karaka at 10am this coming Sunday.
  • Sun, Jan 21, 2024
    The Odyssey claims inaugural Remutaka Classic
    Ben Foote never doubted the ability of The Odyssey, and his faith in the gelding was rewarded when he claimed the inaugural running of the $350,000 The Oaks Stud Remutaka Classic (2100m).
  • Fri, Jan 19, 2024
    Fashion Icon hunting black-type at Trentham
    Fashion Icon will be looking to turn the tables on Sudbina when the pair meet in the Gr.3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Fri, Jan 19, 2024
    Grail Seeker chasing spotlight at Trentham
    While all eyes were on Molly Bloom on Boxing Day at Pukekohe, stablemate Grail Seeker put on a performance worthy of near-favouritism in Saturday’s Gr.3 New Zealand Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Fri, Jan 19, 2024
    Illicit Dreams back on her game for Guineas
    Proven black-type performer Illicit Dreams has bounced back from a failed Group One mission over 1600m and brings last-start winning form into Saturday’s Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas (1335m).
  • Fri, Jan 19, 2024
    Trentham Plan B paying off for Mathews
    Howie Mathews dared to dream of competing in this year’s $300,000 Gr.3 NZCIS Wellington Cup (3200m) with Weneedashock, and while that plan didn’t come to fruition, the talented gelding has ended up qualifying for a race on the undercard worth $50,000 more in prizemoney.
  • Fri, Jan 19, 2024
    Waisake shoots for second Wellington Cup
    Waisake has had his share of ups and downs in the Gr.3 NZ Campus of Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m), but the Taranaki nine-year-old is set to step out as favourite for the 2024 edition of the famous two-miler at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jan 18, 2024
    All’s well second time around for No Compromise
    No Compromise was a two-time winner from a handful of starts for Bill Thurlow before successfully continuing his career in Australia and now looks primed to star in his second stint for the Waverley trainer.
  • Thu, Jan 18, 2024
    Dreams Come True for Van Dyk
    Becoming a trainer was never in the plan for Kelly Van Dyk, but on Wednesday she found herself welcoming back her first winner at Te Rapa.
  • Thu, Jan 18, 2024
    In-form Holymanz arrives for Classic showdown
    Well-performed four-year-old Holymanz has arrived at part-owner Cambridge Stud’s training facility at Karaka to continue his build-up toward a potentially lucrative hit-and-run mission.
  • Thu, Jan 18, 2024
    Marsh chasing further spoils at Trentham
    Buoyed by a satisfying midweek success, Stephen Marsh will be hoping to add to his tally on Saturday with a four-strong team engaged at Trentham, including a pair of strong Group One chances.
  • Thu, Jan 18, 2024
    Turner set to fulfil stakes dream
    Nervous anticipation has been in the air in Ebony Turner’s barn this week as the Riverton horsewoman gets set to line-up her first stakes runner at Gore this weekend.
  • Wed, Jan 17, 2024
    Faraglioni on song for Westbury Classic
    The New Zealand racing industry is chomping at the bit to get to Ellerslie next week for the biggest show in town over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, and Levin trainer Josh Shaw is looking forward to being a part of the action.
  • Wed, Jan 17, 2024
    Murphy enjoying spreading her wings
    After more than a decade training in partnership with Danny Champion, Kezia Murphy has enjoyed spreading her wings over the last month and tackling training under her own account.
  • Wed, Jan 17, 2024
    Thorndon Mile a better fit for Aegon
    Andrew Forsman is hopeful a drop back in distance will produce the best of Aegon when the talented galloper contests the Gr.1 Harcourts Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    Coruba Jak on potential Trans-Tasman Cups path
    Amber Sims considers her consistent stayer Coruba Jak as a part of the family, and a trip across the Tasman could be on the cards after the gelding’s hard-fought victory at Tauranga on Friday.
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    Fortune favours Forsman in Ellerslie opener
    Ellerslie has been a happy hunting ground for Andrew Forsman is years past, and the Cambridge trainer was thrilled to find success swiftly during the track’s reopening meeting on Sunday.
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    Legarto a class above in Aotearoa Classic Preview
    Two Group Ones at Trentham and the eagerly anticipated reopening of Ellerslie provided plenty of potential highlights across a blockbuster weekend of racing, but top-class mare Legarto towered above all other talking points with a commanding performance in Sunday’s Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m).
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    Merchant Queen first to salute in new Ellerslie era
    The highly-anticipated reopening of Ellerslie was celebrated in style on Sunday, with Merchant Queen writing her name into the history books as the first to salute in a new era for the iconic venue.
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    Perfect Scenario preparing to defend Southern crown
    Perfect Scenario is set to return to Wingatui next month to try and retain his crown in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight-For-Age (1600m) following his win at the Dunedin track on Saturday.
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    Renegade Rebel all the way in Gingernuts Salver
    Emerging three-year-old Renegade Rebel stepped up from a last-start maiden win and scored a determined front-running victory in Sunday’s Listed Gingernuts Salver (2100m) at Ellerslie.
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    Sharp ‘N’ Smart back on track
    Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N’ Smart got his preparation back on track at Ellerslie on Sunday when running third behind glamour mare Legarto in the Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic Preview (1400m).
  • Mon, Jan 15, 2024
    So Naive wins Karaka Millions dress rehearsal
    Trainers Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley will head to the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie in a fortnight with a bit more confidence with their juvenile So Naive following his win in the Stella Artois 1200 at the Auckland track on Sunday.
  • Sun, Jan 14, 2024
    Pike dominates early stakes races at Trentham
    Cambridge trainer Tony Pike made a flying start to racing at Trentham on Saturday when he produced the winners of the first two stakes races on a day featuring five black type events.
  • Sun, Jan 14, 2024
    Spratt scripts Telegraph upset with Mercurial
    Sam Spratt teamed up with arguably New Zealand’s most improved racehorse to land a boilover victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m) at Trentham – her third time triumphing in a meeting that once came close to claiming her life.
  • Sun, Jan 14, 2024
    Times Ticking provides MacGregor with Trentham tonic
    Popular Opaki trainer Alby MacGregor was full of emotion as he welcomed his stable favourite Times Ticking back to the winners’ enclosure after a thrilling victory in the Gr.3 Mode Technology Trentham Stakes (2100m).
  • Sat, Jan 13, 2024
    Local hope vying for more Cups success
    Wingatui local Capo Dell Impero will be vying for more Cups success when he heads to his home track on Saturday to contest the WAE Waikouaiti Cup (2200m).
  • Sat, Jan 13, 2024
    Richardson hopes for reversal in Telegraph
    Matamata trainer Graham Richardson has previously had much better luck in the Gr.1 Railway (1200m) than the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m), but he is hoping to flip that script with Bonny Lass at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sat, Jan 13, 2024
    Te Akau revisits happy hunting grounds
    A bumper contingent of 29 entries this weekend for Te Akau Racing includes three-pronged attacks on a pair of races that hold special recent memories for the syndication juggernaut.
  • Thu, Jan 11, 2024
    Dual Island weekend for Frye
    Danny Frye will have an eye on each of the islands on Saturday, with the Balcairn trainer set to be represented at both Trentham and Wingatui.
  • Thu, Jan 11, 2024
    Gilt-edged Group One opportunity for Mary Shan
    Mary Shan is due to go one better and claim a black-type title and the gifted filly is heavily favoured to rise to the challenge in Saturday’s Gr.1 Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Wed, Jan 10, 2024
    Bergerson pair to go head-to-head in Anniversary
    Town Cryer may be the form horse in Saturday’s Gr.3 Dixon & Dunlop Anniversary Handicap (1600m) at Trentham, but the mare’s stablemate Sindicato may pose as her biggest challenge.
  • Wed, Jan 10, 2024
    Celtic Echo seeking Remutaka Classic berth
    The ever-consistent Celtic Echo will attempt to gain a spot in the coveted $350,000 Remutaka Classic (1600m) at Trentham later this month when she heads to Wanganui on Thursday.
  • Wed, Jan 10, 2024
    Dragon Leap chasing another major prize for Wexford
    Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will on Saturday bid to complete a premier sprinting double with Dragon Leap expected to be ideally suited at Trentham in his quest for top-flight honours in the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m).
  • Wed, Jan 10, 2024
    Fresh Imwonderfultonight primed for Telegraph
    Stakes performer Imwonderfultonight will head to Trentham with fresh legs on Saturday to tackle elite-level company for the first time in the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m).
  • Wed, Jan 10, 2024
    Pike hopeful for filly’s impending Group One
    Impendabelle came ever so close to picking up a maiden Group One crown at Riccarton last November, and Tony Pike is hoping the filly can go one better in Saturday’s Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Levin Classic (1600m).
  • Wed, Jan 10, 2024
    Timely win for Russian Fable
    Russian Fable was set to head to the spelling paddock following her last start fifth placing at Greymouth, but trainer Nayton Mitchell was pleased he made the decision to have one final roll of the dice with his mare.
  • Mon, Jan 08, 2024
    Better ground to suit Pitman Cup contender
    Michael and Matthew Pitman will be represented by a big team of runners at Tuesday’s Reefton meeting and the prospect of a drying track will be welcomed by their feature race contender.
  • Mon, Jan 08, 2024
    Pike hopeful for filly’s impending Group One
    Impendabelle came ever so close to picking up a maiden Group One crown at Riccarton last November, and Tony Pike is hoping the filly can go one better in Saturday’s Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Levin Classic (1600m).
  • Mon, Jan 08, 2024
    Testwin takes first step on Derby path
    Impressive three-year-old debutant Testwin justified some solid support when he took out the opening event on the card at Hastings on Saturday.
  • Mon, Jan 08, 2024
    Welcome home ‘Billy the Kid’
    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 in Melbourne.
  • Sun, Jan 07, 2024
    Dominant Canheroc justifies Wellington Cup late entry
    A day after his connections took a leap of faith with a late nomination for the Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m), emerging stayer Canheroc rewarded their confidence with a powerful lead-up performance in the Listed Marton Jockey Club Marton Cup (2200m) at Hastings on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 07, 2024
    Nuggets triumph caps massive week for Patterson
    Regal Dice capped a dream first week of 2024 for trainer Robbie Patterson with her victory in the iconic $40,000 Vernon & Vazey Truck Parts Kumara Gold Nuggets (1810m) on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 07, 2024
    Unbeaten Carbonados makes perfect Australian debut
    Exciting New Zealand import Carbonados kept his unblemished career record intact with an impressive Australian debut in Saturday’s A$175,000 SCAADA Group 3YO Handicap (1100m) at Geelong.
  • Sat, Jan 06, 2024
    Dunstan form a boost to Canheroc’s Cup claims
    The Dunstan Stayers’ Championship Final (2400m) has become renowned as a strong form reference for feature staying races every season, and trainer Chris Wood is hoping that trend continues when Canheroc contests the Listed Marton Jockey Club Marton Cup (2200m) at Hastings on Saturday.
  • Sat, Jan 06, 2024
    Family affair for Cole at Ruakaka
    A classy front-running ride from Tegan Newman provided Steven Cole with a special victory at Ruakaka on Friday with Per La Vita.
  • Sat, Jan 06, 2024
    Holymanz seeking Aotearoa Classic berth
    Almanzor four-year-old Holymanz will be vying to secure his ticket back to New Zealand later this month when he heads to Geelong on Saturday to contest the A$300,000 Coastal Classic (1700m).
  • Sat, Jan 06, 2024
    Patterson on a hot holiday run in both islands
    Robbie Patterson’s stable has been firing on all cylinders since Boxing Day, including a four-win haul at Otaki on Thursday, and now the New Plymouth trainer has Saturday’s iconic Kumara Gold Nuggets meeting in his sights.
  • Fri, Jan 05, 2024
    Patient Plan B bringing winning results
    God Of Eros was never intended to be a long-term member of Shane Crawford’s stable, but the Cambridge horseman isn’t dwelling on the unexpected outcome.
  • Thu, Jan 04, 2024
    The Victress scores on debut at Te Aroha
    Stakes targets are in the offing for promising juvenile The Victress following her debut win in the Lindsay Goudie & Brian Hare Memorial 1000 at Te Aroha on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Jan 03, 2024
    Adam I Am toys with rivals in Thames Cup
    Exciting four-year-old Adam I Am was just toying with his rivals in the closing stages of the Coastwood Homes Lockwood Thames Cup (1600m), with his dominance far exceeding his half-length winning margin.
  • Wed, Jan 03, 2024
    Daring ride reaps rewards in Greymouth Cup
    A daring ride by Lee Callaway on Kahma Suitsya in the Recreation Hotel Greymouth Cup (2000m) well and truly paid off on Wednesday, with the mare scoring a comfortable victory in the Omoto feature.
  • Wed, Jan 03, 2024
    Timely boost for Jamieson Park’s Savaria
    James Chapman’s luck with his well-credentialled broodmare Savaria has taken a turn for the better with the prospect of another healthy return on his investment later this month.
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Adam I Am ready for Thames Cup tilt
    Promising four-year-old Adam I Am has some lofty goals ahead of him for the rest of the summer but his immediate goal is the feature event at Te Aroha on Wednesday, the Coastwood Homes Lockwood Thames Cup (1600m).
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Bellatrix Star strikes first stakes blow in 2024
    Consistent filly Bellatrix Star showed she will be a force to be reckoned with in the TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) later his month as she took out the first black-type event for the new year, the Gr.2 SKYCITY Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe on Monday.
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Collett makes most of fleeting visit home
    Ex-pat Kiwi jockey Jason Collett well and truly paid for a flying visit home from his Sydney base when he guided promising stayer Trust In You to a gritty victory in the Gr.3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2400m) on New Year’s Day.
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Fitting win in Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes
    It was a fitting win in the inaugural Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2050m), formerly known as the Royal Stakes, at Pukekohe on Monday, with the Cambridge Stud-bred and owned About Time taking out the fillies feature named after the farm’s founder.
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Kahma Suitsya looks a strong chance in Greymouth Cup
    Trainer John Blackadder is hopeful the long trek to Omoto racecourse from his Rangiora base will pay a winning dividend when he lines-up consistent mare Kahma Suitsya in the feature event there on Wednesday, the Recreation Hotel Greymouth Cup (2000m).
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    No denying Kennedy as he takes Rich Hill Mile on Habana
    Warren Kennedy has stamped an indelible mark on New Zealand racing with the ex-pat South African jockey dominating proceedings at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day with seven wins, including four of the five feature events on the card.
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Orchestral on song at Pukekohe
    Exciting filly Orchestral was on song at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day when downing a quality line-up in the Barfoot & Thompson 1600, including last start vanquisher Lupo Solitario.
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Skyman back and ready for business
    Well performed former Sydney galloper Skyman stepped out for his first New Zealand outing at Tauranga on Tuesday with new trainer Stephen Marsh and his owners, the Go Racing Elton Syndicate, keen for him to display the same competitive spirit that he showcased during his numerous Australian campaigns.
  • Tue, Jan 02, 2024
    Wexford win Railway with Waitak
    Former champion jockey Lance O’Sullivan captured five Gr.1 Railway (1200m) successes in the saddle and on Monday he finally got his hands on the silverware as a trainer, courtesy of Waitak’s explosive victory in the Sistema-sponsored feature.
  • Mon, Jan 01, 2024
    Autridge pair Still Bangon for New Year’s Day
    Stephen Autridge will head to Pukekohe Park on New Year’s Day with two of the fancied runners for the Gr.2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2050m), but the wet weather has the Matamata trainer concerned.
  • Mon, Jan 01, 2024
    Babylon Berlin seeking redemption in Railway
    Cambridge horseman Ben Foote was left disappointed following Babylon Berlin’s head defeat to glamour mare Imperatriz in this year’s Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) and he is hoping she can go one better in the sprinting feature at Pukekohe on Monday.
  • Mon, Jan 01, 2024
    Kurow Cup caps Emanon’s big week
    Already assured a valuable career at stud as a half-sister to dual Group One winner Legarto, talented mare Emanon has herself spent some time in the racetrack spotlight during the holiday period.
  • Mon, Jan 01, 2024
    Wexford Stables hoping for Railway riches to kick start new year
    A steady stream of winners in the past few months has the Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott training partnership sitting in fourth on the National Trainer’s premiership table and they look to have a number of top chances to add to their season’s 22-win tally at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day.
2023 December
  • Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    Big weight no worries for classy Dunkel
    Quality stayer Dunkel lumped 61kgs to an emphatic victory at The Valley on Saturday in the Ladbroke It! Handicap (2040m), as the Patrick Payne-trained galloper notched the seventh victory of his career from just ten starts.
  • Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    Gallant Grebeni digs deep again
    Four-year-old gelding Grebeni notched his seventh career victory when narrowly prevailing in the Drinkwise Maroubra Mile (1600m) at Randwick in front of a throng of enthusiastic owners.
  • Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    Hat-trick for Miss Tarzy
    Progressive mare Miss Tarzy has been in outstanding form this campaign and the daughter of Tarzino continued her rich run of form at The Valley on Saturday when running out a ready winner of the Blake Albones Memorial Handicap (2040m) under jockey Rhys McLeod.
  • Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    Leading riders fight out Taupo Cup
    The feature event on the programme at Taupo on Saturday came down to a battle between two of the best riders in the country with victory in the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) going the way of Michael McNab on Mehzebeen ahead of Town Cryer and Opie Bosson.
  • Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    Richardson looking for Railway hat-trick
    Matamata mentor Graham Richardson will attempt to win one of his favourite races for the third time on Monday when he and training partner Rogan Norvall line-up Bonny Lass in the Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) at Pukekohe.
  • Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    Sacred Satono primed for Railway
    The burgeoning rivalry between Sacred Satono and Babylon Berlin will kick up a gear when the pair meet at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day.
  • Sun, Dec 31, 2023
    Weather the worry for Noble in New Year’s Day countdown
    Lance Noble had a bumper New Year’s Day race meeting 12 months ago and has the firepower for a repeat at Pukekohe on Monday, but weather and track conditions have dented the Cambridge Stud trainer’s confidence.
  • Fri, Dec 29, 2023
    Marsh on weather watch with top 2YO Velocious
    Stephen Marsh is confident of Velocious giving another bold account of herself at Pukekohe Park on New Year’s Day, although his confidence is tempered by an unfavourable forecast.
  • Fri, Dec 29, 2023
    Patterson keen to add to northern Cup collection
    Robbie Patterson has already successfully raided the Gr.3 Counties Cup (2100m) this season, and the New Plymouth trainer has another two northern staying features in his sights over the next few days.
  • Fri, Dec 29, 2023
    Promising gallopers share Timaru Cup spoils
    A pair of rising stars of the South Island’s thoroughbred ranks faced their toughest test so far in the Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Heritage Cup (1600m) on Thursday, and they rose to the occasion and fought out a thrilling finish.
  • Fri, Dec 29, 2023
    Wingatui pair chasing southern series riches
    The race has begun to qualify for the $200,000 ODT Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui in March, and local trainers Brian and Shane Anderton are keen to once again be in the mix.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Damask Rose enters Karaka Millions calculations
    A tilt at next month’s TAB Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie could be on the cards for promising filly Damask Rose following her debut win in the 24/7 Security 2YO (1100m) at New Plymouth on Wednesday.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Local Cup target for Hi Yo Sass Bomb
    Taranaki mare Hi Yo Sass Bomb has seen a fair bit of the country over the last few months but will stick closer to home this week when she tackles the Landmark Homes City Of New Plymouth Cup (1800m) at New Plymouth Raceway on Friday.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    MacGregor enjoying southern sojourn
    Wairarapa trainer Alby MacGregor has enjoyed spending time in Canterbury with his family over the Christmas period and he is hoping for a leaving gift at Phar Lap Raceway on Thursday prior to his trip back north.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Rae/Williams mainstays poised for summer Cups run
    Age has certainly not wearied Ken Rae and Krystal Williams’ senior gallopers The Buffer and Zelenski, and the consistent pair pose a key threat in the Kurow Cup West Coast Steeplechaser (1400m) on Saturday.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Snazzytavi on target for higher honours
    Promising galloper Snazzytavi outlined her credentials for higher honours when she defeated a quality line up of intermediate-graded gallopers to take out the Stella Artois Championship Final (1500m) at Pukekohe on Boxing Day.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Town Cryer ready to go the distance in Cup
    Town Cryer is presented with an ideal opportunity to open her middle-distance account when she takes aim at the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) on Saturday.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Trentham trip looming for Noble Knight
    A trip north to Trentham next month is on the cards for Noble Knight following his victory in the Grand Casino 2200 at Wingatui on Boxing Day.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Vale Paul Harris
    Group One-winning trainer Paul Harris passed away suddenly on Boxing Day.
  • Thu, Dec 28, 2023
    Wild Night winning catch-up game
    Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have been playing the catch-up game with Wild Night for next month’s $1 million Elsdon Park Aoteoroa Classic (1600m), and they seem to be winning.
  • Wed, Dec 27, 2023
    Auckland Guineas gold for Pendragon
    Enigmatic three-year-old Pendragon demonstrated just how tough he is as he took out the Gr.2 Shaw’s Wire Ropes Auckland Guineas (1400m) at Pukekohe with a strong front-running performance.
  • Wed, Dec 27, 2023
    Campionessa breaks through for Group One win
    Campionessa shed her Group One bridesmaid’s tag at Pukekohe Park on Boxing Day when recording a well-deserved victory in the Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2050m).
  • Wed, Dec 27, 2023
    Molly blooms in Eight Carat Classic
    Visiting Australian rider Blake Shinn made good use of his trip across the Tasman to ride at Pukekohe on Boxing Day as he guided Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) winner Molly Bloom to a nail-biting victory in the Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m).
  • Wed, Dec 27, 2023
    Mrs Chrissie makes bold return
    New Zealand-bred mare Mrs Chrissie began a new campaign in style at Caulfield on Boxing Day with a commanding front-running performance in the A$65,000 Ken Sturt Handicap (1100m).
  • Wed, Dec 27, 2023
    Te Akau Racing take home Wingatui feature
    Pint sized mare Kai showed her undoubted ability on wet and loose footing when she stormed down the outskirts of the Wingatui track to take out the feature race there on Boxing Day, the Listed Property Brokers – Ray Kean Hazlett Stakes (1200m).
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Islington Lass ready to take on stakes company
    Punters were on good terms with themselves as they saw promising mare Islington Lass make it consecutive victories to open her summer campaign with a determined effort to take out the Noel Eales Memorial Cup (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Kingsclere hopeful of winning ensemble on Boxing Day
    Kingsclere Stables are hoping to sing a winning tune at Pukekohe Park on Boxing Day, with their talented three-year-old trio headed by Orchestral in the Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m).
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Parson’s pair ready for Wingatui feature
    The training combination of John and Karen Parsons and Varma Ramhit look to hold the key to success in the main race at Wingatui on Boxing Day, the Listed Property Brokers – Ray Kean Hazlett Stakes (1200m).
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Puntura dominates at Trentham
    Puntura showed he will be a force to be reckoned with over the coming months as he scored in dominant fashion in Saturday’s Gr.2 Bramco Granite & Marble Manawatu Challenge Stakes (1400m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Rich Hill Mile on radar for Lingjun Xiongfeng
    After mastering the step up from Rating 65 to open class in the $50,000 Print House Mile (1600m) at Te Rapa on Saturday, in-form five-year-old Lingjun Xiongfeng has a Group Two feature on New Year’s Day in his sights.
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Sagunto defends Manawatu Cup title in style
    After leading all the way to claim his first black-type win in last year’s Gr.3 Humphries Construction Manawatu Cup (2300m), Sagunto returned to defend that crown with an even more spectacular front-running performance at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Sharp summer in store for Rogerson
    Over the next three months, Hall of Fame horseman Graeme Rogerson could be racing for more than $4 million in prizemoney with two members of his Tuhikaramea stable.
  • Sun, Dec 24, 2023
    Te Akau first-starters fill Trentham 2YO quinella
    When Stars Align and Unbridled Joy kicked off their careers with a quinella in the Japac Homes (1100m) at Trentham on Saturday, adding their names to a bumper list of two-year-old talent in the Te Akau Racing stable this season.
  • Fri, Dec 22, 2023
    Dual Oaks winner retired
    A year is a long time in racing and in 2023 the connections of Pennyweka experienced it all.
  • Fri, Dec 22, 2023
    Mazzolino glowing ahead of Zabeel Classic
    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 at Pukekohe on Boxing Day.
  • Fri, Dec 22, 2023
    Te Akau gears up for busy Christmas
    With more than a dozen runners on Saturday and a similar number again on Boxing Day, the Te Akau Racing team is barely going to have a chance to catch their breath over the Christmas long weekend.
  • Thu, Dec 21, 2023
    Henry Hubber humming ahead of Hazlett
    Ascot Park trainer Sally McKay couldn’t be happier with her quality sprinter Henry Hubber ahead of the Listed Property Brokers – Ray Kean Hazlett Stakes (1200m) at Wingatui on Boxing Day.
  • Thu, Dec 21, 2023
    Molly Bloom leading Wexford’s stakes attack on Boxing Day
    Molly Bloom asserted her dominance last month when storming to victory in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), and the glamour filly will return to chase Northern spoils in the Gr.2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m) on Boxing Day at Pukekohe.
  • Thu, Dec 21, 2023
    Stakes targets in the offing for Elegant Lady
    Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson are casting their eyes towards stakes targets with their in-form mare Elegant Lady following her win in the Cochranes Of Canterbury (2200m) at Ashburton on Wednesday.
  • Thu, Dec 21, 2023
    Top-flight homecoming for No Compromise
    Well-performed stayer 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 on Boxing Day.
  • Wed, Dec 20, 2023
    Manifique looking to continue family legacy
    Regally-bred mare Manifique will get her chance to continue her family’s stakes legacy when she heads to Trentham on Saturday to tackle the Gr.3 Humphries Construction Manawatu Cup (2300m).
  • Wed, Dec 20, 2023
    Regally-bred filly to make debut
    Regally-bred filly My Annie Belle is set to make her much anticipated debut at Matamata on Friday in the Cunningham Decorating Services (1200m).
  • Wed, Dec 20, 2023
    Sagunto in prime order for Cup defence
    Free-going stayer Sagunto has been a loyal servant of Peter and Shaun McKay’s stable and he will spearhead the father and son’s team at Trentham on Saturday.