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2023 March
  • Mon, Mar 27, 2023
    Richardson runner ready for Group One assault
    Trainer Graham Richardson believes the step up to 1400m for Saturday’s Gr.1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) is the key to promising two-year-old To Catch A Thief finding his way to the top of the podium for the first time in his short juvenile career.
  • Mon, Mar 27, 2023
    Where there is a will there is a Weka
    Just seven days after outstanding three-year-old stayer Pennyweka captured the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) for her seventy strong syndicate of owners known as the Galloping Wekas Jazweka Syndicate, another branch of the successful syndication platform picked up their own triumph with Maryweka at Riccarton on Saturday
  • Sun, Mar 26, 2023
    Brando in the spotlight at Tauranga
    Good-looking gelding Brando notched his eighth career victory when proving a class above his rivals in the Gr.2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy (1600m) at Tauranga on Saturday
  • Sun, Mar 26, 2023
    Champagne Stakes option for Cu Chulainn
    Two-year-old gelding Cu Chulainn backed-up his debut four-length victory at Wingatui earlier in the month with another good performance to land the Petersens Jewellers Ladies Bracelet Two-Year-Old (1000m) at Riccarton on Saturday, albeit with a much narrower margin.
  • Sun, Mar 26, 2023
    Goldman earns golden Melbourne Cup ticket
    Untapped former New Zealand galloper Goldman has earned himself a start in the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with a dominant all-the-way win at Flemington.
  • Sun, Mar 26, 2023
    No drama for leading southern mare
    Live Drama gave a flawless performance on the main stage at Riccarton on Saturday to post the second black type victory of her career.
  • Sun, Mar 26, 2023
    Prowess purrs in Vinery romp
    New Zealand-trained three-year-old Prowess demolished her rivals when winning the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 26, 2023
    Tapildoodledo crows loudest in Tulloch
    Former Southlanders Ian and Kerry Taplin plundered the Gr.2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday with improving staying three-year-old Tapildoodledo.
  • Fri, Mar 24, 2023
    Northern trainers open southern base
    Canterbury has welcomed the addition of a new stable to the region, with Ruakaka trainers Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams establishing a southern operation at Riccarton.
  • Fri, Mar 24, 2023
    Racing success making up for sale setback
    The bright start Lhasa has made to his racing career has put aside early disappointment for the Treweek family’s Lyndhurst Farm, who initially had high hopes of a tidy sale return from him.
  • Thu, Mar 23, 2023
    Kennedy loving life in New Zealand
    New Zealand is delivering everything experienced jockey Warren Kennedy had yearned for when he made the bold decision to relocate from South Africa five months ago.
  • Thu, Mar 23, 2023
    Taplins target Rosehill riches
    Former Southlanders Ian and Kerry Taplin are set to hit the big smoke in Sydney this weekend with a pair of talented stayers.
  • Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    “Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz
    Mark Walker's disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday's Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington was palpable on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    Australian Cup test for Virtuous Circle
    Liam Howley was a nervous man this week as he waited to hear whether Virtuous Circle had made the field for the Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday.
  • Wed, Mar 22, 2023
    Hong Kong challenge for Aegon
    The well-travelled Aegon is heading to Hong Kong and a clash with local hero Golden Sixty in the Gr.1 Champions’ Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on April 30.
  • Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    La Crique enjoying time out
    Four-year-old mare La Crique has gone for a break following her brave third placing in the Gr.1 New Zealand Stakes (2050m) where she suffered interference when making her bid for glory.
  • Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Valiant Levante on target for Randwick test
    Top-class mare Levante has taken no harm from her courageous effort in the Gr.1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) with the focus now on a date against her own sex.
  • Mon, Mar 20, 2023
    Walker edging closer to record
    Leading trainer Mark Walker enjoyed another strong day on Saturday as he marches towards the record for wins in a season.
  • Mon, Mar 20, 2023
    Wallace keen on patient approach
    Trainer Jim Wallace was delighted with how his Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) winner Pennyweka came through her exertions, but was leaning towards playing the long-game with the daughter of Satono Aladdin on Sunday.
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    Familiar colours to the fore in St Leger
    RBC Racing’s blue, gold and black colours were carried to Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) glory by Miss Mossman in 2014, and on Saturday they struck black-type gold again at the same Trentham meeting – this time with up-and-coming stayer Ess Vee Are in the Listed Barneswood Farm New Zealand St Leger (2600m).
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    Gin Martini claims Group Three
    Smart four-year-old mare Gin Martini claimed a deserved Group Three victory when successful in the Epona Stakes (1900m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    Jubilant scenes after special Oaks victory
    Members of the Galloping Wekas Jazweka Syndicate threatened to tear down the Trentham grandstand after they witnessed their pride and joy Pennyweka stride clear in the final stages of the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m).
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    Maria Farina provides Weatherley family with stakes double
    A weaving run from near last on the home turn by enigmatic mare Maria Farina to claim the Listed Jennian Homes Wellington Lightning Handicap (1200m), provided the Weatherley family with a stunning stakes double on a day of high drama for their small team.
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    Mr Brightside claims All-Star Mile
    New Zealand-bred star Mr Brightside has plundered further riches for his owners when taking the lion’s share of the A$5 million prize following a comfortable victory in the All-Star Mile (1600m) at The Valley on Saturday.
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    Te Akau dominates Levin Classic again
    The decision to move the Gr.1 Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Levin Classic (1600m) to March has worked wonders for Te Akau Racing, who dominated the race for the second year in a row at Trentham on Saturday – headed by an off-the-canvas victory by Romancing The Moon.
  • Sat, Mar 18, 2023
    Unbeaten Pearl Of Alsace lands Cuddle Stakes
    Talented mare Pearl Of Alsace extended her unbeaten run to five when she stepped up to stakes company with a narrow victory in the Gr.3 Wentwood Grange Cuddle Stakes (1600m) a Trentham.
  • Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    Abel looking forward to her Group One debut
    Tegan Abel, one of the lesser lights of northern apprentice jockey ranks, is a mixture of excited and nervous ahead of her Group One debut on Dusty Road in Saturday’s Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    Forsman hoping luck rides with Aegon
    Andrew Forsman is confident Aegon is up to the task that awaits him in Saturday’s All-Star Mile (1600m) if the five-year-old gets his fair share of luck at Moonee Valley.
  • Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    Son of Zed ‘one out of the box’
    Chico Sonado has a long way to go to reach the lofty heights of his three-quarter sister Verry Elleegant, but his connections believe he has inherited some of the family talent.
  • Wed, Mar 15, 2023
    Coventina Bay retired
    Group One-winning mare Coventina Bay has been retired and is now destined to head across the Tasman in preparation for the next stage of her career.
  • Wed, Mar 15, 2023
    Sakura Girl set to bloom in Oaks
    Sakura Girl will chase the first leg of a major trans-Tasman double for Cambridge trainer Ben Foote at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Tue, Mar 14, 2023
    Bakers proud as punch of Prowess
    Prowess continued the meteoric rise of her sire Proisir on Saturday when becoming his fifth individual Group One winner after her victory in the Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2050m) at Pukekohe.
  • Tue, Mar 14, 2023
    Profondo to Windsor Park Stud
    Leading thoroughbred breeding nurseries Windsor Park Stud and Mapperley Stud have joined forces once again to secure the services of regally-bred Group One winner Profondo for stud duties.
  • Tue, Mar 14, 2023
    Walker pair take aim at Melbourne Group Ones
    Five-year-old mare Campionessa has made her mark in domestic weight-for-age company this preparation and her impressive progress will be rewarded with a trip to Australia.
  • Mon, Mar 13, 2023
    Tutukaka bound for Singapore
    Dual stakes winner Tutukaka has been sold with the well-related four-year-old to continue his career in Singapore.
  • Sun, Mar 12, 2023
    Group One success for undefeated Tokyo Tycoon
    Leading rider Opie Bosson brought up a special milestone at Pukekohe on Saturday when outstanding juvenile Tokyo Tycoon provided him with his tenth win in the Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m).
  • Sun, Mar 12, 2023
    Levante lands in Sydney ahead of George Ryder
    Levante’s Sydney autumn carnival mission has got off to the right start with a smooth trans-Tasman flight ahead of her campaign opener in next Saturday’s Gr. 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m).
  • Sun, Mar 12, 2023
    Magorrian to link with former mentor in Group One
    Jockey Lee Magorrian will make a return to New Zealand next weekend to partner emerging three-year-old Master Brutus in the Gr.1 Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Sun, Mar 12, 2023
    Platinum Invador upsets in Auckland Cup
    It was the case of third time lucky for the Lisa Latta-trained stayer Platinum Invador ($22.80), who upset calculations in Saturday’s Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) to register a deserved big race success.
  • Sun, Mar 12, 2023
    Tycoon keeps powder dry
    Outstanding two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon will head to the spelling paddock after his victory in Saturday’s Gr.1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Pukekohe.
  • Fri, Mar 10, 2023
    Cup challenge for Camino Rocoso
    Camino Rocoso has won a few Cups in his eight seasons of racing and he will be looking to add another to his tally when he heads to Gore on Sunday.
  • Fri, Mar 10, 2023
    Trainer hoping stars align home and away
    Andrew Forsman will be hoping gifted two-year-old Ethereal Star can deliver a winning top-flight lead on Saturday for her older stablemate Mustang Valley to follow.
  • Thu, Mar 09, 2023
    Holt keen on Proisir share
    Proisir’s emergence as a source of Group One success hasn’t escaped the attention of prominent Australian owner Carl Holt.
  • Thu, Mar 09, 2023
    Phelan playing winning role with Kajino
    Successful jumps jockey and trainer Shaun Phelan was instrumental in Cambridge horsewoman Diana Kennedy securing Kajino and he’s continued to play a major role in the eight-year-old’s progression.
  • Wed, Mar 08, 2023
    Bosson ready to cash in with Tycoon
    Champion jockey Opie Bosson has been lamenting a costly decision for the past six weeks but he's looking forward to setting the record straight at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Tue, Mar 07, 2023
    Bonecrusher hope in line for Sydney
    Wexford Stables have moved on from the unfortunate circumstances that blighted Asterix’s last outing and the talented son of Tavistock remains on target for the Sydney autumn carnival.
  • Tue, Mar 07, 2023
    Tulsi takes aim at leading juvenile contests
    Johno Benner is looking forward to taking on leading juvenile Tokyo Tycoon with his lightly-raced filly Tulsi, even though he’s sure she will be better at three.
  • Mon, Mar 06, 2023
    Confidence boosting win for Tevere
    A victory on New Zealand racing’s biggest stage is set to give talented mare Tevere a much needed boost of confidence after a luckless run at Group level this season.
  • Mon, Mar 06, 2023
    Derby runner-up heading to Sydney
    Andalus will head across the Tasman next month after nearly pulling off a massive upset in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Mon, Mar 06, 2023
    Imperatriz denied perfect Australian start
    Backers of New Zealand sprinter Imperatriz were almost counting their winnings with 100m to go in the Gr.1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick on Saturday, but it was not to be.
  • Mon, Mar 06, 2023
    Leading jumps jockey joins flat ranks
    The newest flat racing apprentice in New Zealand racing has joined the ranks in part to try and help him win the jumps jockey title.
  • Mon, Mar 06, 2023
    Prowess chasing Australian boarding pass
    Leading filly Prowess will book her passage to Australia with a performance to match expectations against older opposition at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Sun, Mar 05, 2023
    Babylon bridesmaid no more
    Quality sprinter Babylon Berlin put her recent bridesmaid tag well behind her when she bolted home in the Gr.3 Haunui Farm Kings Plate (1200m).
  • Sun, Mar 05, 2023
    Last-gasp Guineas triumph for Legarto (NZ)
    Exceptional filly Legarto overcame a nightmare run down the Flemington straight to deliver a first New Zealand triumph in Saturday’s A$1 million Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m).
  • Sun, Mar 05, 2023
    Romancing The Moon shines at Wingatui
    A confidence-boosting first stakes victory in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1400m) at Wingatui has laid the platform for proven black-type performer Romancing The Moon to embark on a Group One mission later this month.
  • Sun, Mar 05, 2023
    The Intimidator claims Mufhasa Stakes
    A never-say-die, front-running effort from The Intimidator paved the way for the progressive three-year-old to score a deserved stakes victory with a win in the Listed Vertical Logistics Mufhasa Stakes (1400m) at Te Rapa.
  • Sat, Mar 04, 2023
    Favourite wins New Zealand Derby
    Raging hot favourite Sharp ‘N’ Smart made good on the promise of co-trainer Graeme Rogerson as he showed all the star qualities he possesses with a superlative performance to take out the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m).
  • Sat, Mar 04, 2023
    Four in a row for So Unusual
    There are bigger and better things in store for up-and-coming stayer So Unusual, who scored a remarkable come-from-behind win in Saturday’s A$150,000 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour Tenders Open (2500m) at Flemington.
  • Sat, Mar 04, 2023
    Sakura Girl hands Foote a winning double
    Exciting galloper Sakura Girl presented her trainer Ben Foote and rider Kozzi Asano with the second leg of a winning stakes double at Te Rapa on Saturday when she cruised to victory in the Gr.3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m).
  • Fri, Mar 03, 2023
    Blackadder’s patience paying off
    A patient approach has been the key to the emergence of Ears Back who will bid to extend her winning sequence at Wingatui where a major pay day awaits the rising southern star.
  • Fri, Mar 03, 2023
    Express Coup leads stakes charge
    Express Coup has been given the nod as Michael and Matthew Pitman’s best hope of success in Saturday’s age group feature at Wingatui.
  • Fri, Mar 03, 2023
    Laking to realise Derby dream
    Canterbury jockey Jason Laking has always dreamt of riding in the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) and he will finally get his opportunity at Te Rapa on Saturday in the $1 million feature.
  • Fri, Mar 03, 2023
    Orting vying for first stakes win
    South Auckland trainer Sophia Orting will be vying to secure her first stakes win when she heads to Te Rapa on Saturday with Master Brutus.
  • Fri, Mar 03, 2023
    Riproar has family bite
    The Andrew Forsman-trained Riproar looks to have inherited some of the family ability, with the gelding a comfortable winner of the Campbell Infrastructure 2YO (1215m) at Rotorua on Thursday at his second start.
  • Wed, Mar 01, 2023
    Forsman full of hope ahead of Derby
    Andrew Forsman has trained two previous victors of the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) in partnership with mentor Murray Baker, and he is hoping he can claim one in his own right at Te Rapa this weekend.
  • Wed, Mar 01, 2023
    Oaks dream alive for Waikato radiologist
    Waikato Hospital radiologist Xavier Kos is dreaming of an Oaks victory with his filly Mehzebeen after she broke through for her maiden win at Awapuni on Wednesday.
  • Wed, Mar 01, 2023
    Oaks hope stars on top day for Pike
    Val Di Zoldo headlined a stellar day for Tony Pike at Awapuni where she added serious momentum to her preparation for the country’s premier staying feature for fillies.
2023 February
  • Tue, Feb 28, 2023
    Prowess out of Derby
    Prowess, the second-favourite for Saturday’s Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa, has been withdrawn from the $1 million classic.
  • Tue, Feb 28, 2023
    Spratt savours Saudi sojourn
    It was a whirlwind trip to Saudi Arabia last week for New Zealand jockey Sam Spratt, but one that will live in her memory for some time.
  • Tue, Feb 28, 2023
    Top apprentice sidelined
    Kelsey Hannan, the country’s leading apprentice jockey, has been sidelined following a fall at Riccarton last Friday.
  • Tue, Feb 28, 2023
    Val Di Zoldo poised to confirm Oaks claims
    Promising filly Val Di Zoldo will kick-start a big period of feature race participation for Cambridge trainer Tony Pike when she tackles Wednesday's Gr.2 Little Avondale Stud Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Awapuni.
  • Mon, Feb 27, 2023
    All go for Legarto for Melbourne
    Fresh from a top-level victory last weekend, Ken and Bev Kelso are looking forward to the challenge of another in Melbourne.
  • Mon, Feb 27, 2023
    Balcombe In To Win on first trip to Matamata
    Manawatu horsewoman Tineke Balcombe came up smiling on her first raceday experience at Matamata on Saturday when Colorado Star won the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m).
  • Mon, Feb 27, 2023
    Derby trip a plus for Dynastic
    Mark Walker is under no illusion about the enormity of the task ahead of Dynastic in this weekend’s Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa.
  • Mon, Feb 27, 2023
    Options for Mr Maestro
    The Andrew Forsman-trained Mr Maestro turned in another strong performance when second to the impressive Pericles in the Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m) at Sandown on Saturday.
  • Sat, Feb 25, 2023
    Colorado Star too tough in Kaimai Stakes
    Another daring ride by Jonathan Riddell provided the impetus for rejuvenated galloper Colorado Star to claim his second consecutive stakes victory when he cruised home to win the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m) on Saturday.
  • Sat, Feb 25, 2023
    Fourth Group One for Levante
    Matamata-trained mare Levante added a fourth Group One victory to her résumé when she defeated another class performer in La Crique to take out the Gr.1 El Cheapo Cars WFA Classic (1600m) at Otaki.
  • Sat, Feb 25, 2023
    Per Incanto colt wins Blue Diamond
    The Ben and JD Hayes-trained Little Brose ran out a ready winner of the Gr.1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Sandown on Saturday, the tenth time the Hayes surname has claimed Victoria’s premier two-year-old race.
  • Sat, Feb 25, 2023
    Walker tops 2YO podium at Matamata
    Local mentor Mark Walker was on top of the podium at Matamata on Saturday when he claimed the two juvenile feature races on the day.
  • Fri, Feb 24, 2023
    Elliot favoured for home Group One
    Northern hoop Ryan Elliot will head home to Horowhenua this weekend where he is favoured to bring home the lion’s share of the $300,000 purse in the Gr.1 El Cheapo Cars WFA Classic (1600m) at Otaki on Saturday.
  • Fri, Feb 24, 2023
    Paddock beckons Pier
    Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) winner Pier will return to New Zealand on Sunday after finishing eighth in the Gr.2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) won by Osipenko at Rosehill last Saturday.
  • Thu, Feb 23, 2023
    Adkins answers Wexford’s Derby call
    Australian jockey Andrew Adkins has answered the call of trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott and will cross the Tasman next week to ride Jaffira in the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa.
  • Thu, Feb 23, 2023
    First Southern Hemisphere winner for US Navy Flag
    The Chrissy Bambry-trained Chantilly Lace ran out an impressive winner of the Palamountains Animal Nutrition 2YO 1200 at Wanganui on Thursday and in the process provided her sire, US Navy Flag, with his first southern hemisphere winner.
  • Thu, Feb 23, 2023
    Kennedy scores first riding win
    It was a proud moment for Wingatui trainer Terry Kennedy on Tuesday as he watched his daughter Jaylah record her first win as a jockey in Australia.
  • Thu, Feb 23, 2023
    Walker two-year-olds take centre stage
    Mark Walker would love nothing more than to see the jockey statue in the Matamata racecourse birdcage painted in the colours of a Te Akau Racing-trained winner.
  • Tue, Feb 21, 2023
    Lightning Jack due a change of luck
    The well-travelled Lightning Jack was a luckless placegetter at the highest level at his most recent appearance and will have an opportunity to turn his fortunes this weekend.
  • Tue, Feb 21, 2023
    Take two for Mustang Valley
    Mustang Valley will be looking to get her campaign back on track when she heads to Randwick on Saturday.
  • Mon, Feb 20, 2023
    Crocetti impressive on debut
    Byerley Park trainers Danny Walker and Arron Tata look to have a smart juvenile on their hands in the form of Crocetti, who was successful in the Dad’s Pies 1100m at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Mon, Feb 20, 2023
    Hall eyes Hong Kong Derby with Atullibigeal
    A tilt at Hong Kong’s most coveted prize is on the agenda for Atullibigeal after his victory in the Class 3 TVB Midlife, Sing & Shine Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
  • Mon, Feb 20, 2023
    Oakleigh Plate option for Roch ‘N’ Horse
    Dual Group One straight course winner Roch ‘N’ Horse is a possible starter in Saturday’s Gr.1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Sandown after missing the Lightning Stakes (1000m) with a minor leg injury.
  • Mon, Feb 20, 2023
    Otaki next port of call for La Crique
    Top mare La Crique has bounced back from an uncomfortable experience when resuming at Te Rapa and will head south later this week with connections looking for a confidence-boosting result in the Central Districts.
  • Sun, Feb 19, 2023
    Aquacade issues powerful Cup statement at Pukekohe
    In-form staying mare Aquacade declared she is the horse to beat in the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) with an emphatic statement as she powered home to take out the Gr.2 ATR Avondale Cup (2400m) at Pukekohe.
  • Sun, Feb 19, 2023
    Group One in sight for Annavisto
    Quality mare Annavisto trialled in ominous fashion earlier in the month and converted that to an explosive raceday resumption when comfortably winning the Gr.3 Tony Bourke Memorial (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday.
  • Sun, Feb 19, 2023
    Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas
    Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Gr.1 Auckland Thoroughbred Racing New Zealand Derby (2400m) when he narrowly defeated Waitak to claim victory in the Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m) at Pukekohe.
  • Sun, Feb 19, 2023
    Osipenko stakes Guineas claim
    Smart three-year-old Osipenko ($8) put his hand up as an autumn force when he scooted through along the inside to win the Gr.2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) by a short half-head over Zou Tiger ($7) with Matcha Latte ($21) another short neck away third.
  • Sun, Feb 19, 2023
    Press Charges upsets in Southland Guineas
    An aggressive display of front running riding by Lisa Allpress paved the way for lightly raced three-year-old Press Charges to upset the applecart when taking the Listed ILT Ascot Park Hotel Southland Guineas (1600m) at odds of better than $21.
  • Fri, Feb 17, 2023
    Marsh pondering Group One target for mare
    Stephen Marsh will work through his future options with the in-form Zee Falls after she runs at Pukekohe on Saturday with handicap and weight-for-age avenues to consider.
  • Wed, Feb 15, 2023
    Derby hope confirmed Pukekohe runner
    Group One performer Desert Lightning is unlikely to get his preferred footing at Pukekohe in Saturday’s Gr.2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2000m), but will start regardless with his future grand final in mind.
  • Wed, Feb 15, 2023
    Pike duo on song for Wairoa Cup
    With Hawke’s Bay ravaged by Cyclone Gabrielle, the decision has been made to abandon Wairoa’s meeting at Hastings on Sunday with the AFFCO NZ LTD Wairoa Cup (1900m) transferred to New Plymouth Raceway’s meeting on Friday.
  • Wed, Feb 15, 2023
    Saudi adventure awaits Spratt
    Sam Spratt is gearing up for what will be an exciting week abroad when she heads to Saudi Arabia next week to compete in the international jockeys’ challenge.
  • Mon, Feb 13, 2023
    Dee booked for Legarto in Guineas
    Jockey Michael Dee has been booked for the plum ride on top class filly Legarto in next month’s Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m).
  • Mon, Feb 13, 2023
    Trainers ponder next move with Prowess
    Roger James and Robert Wellwood have one confirmed Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender and will take their time before deciding if they double their hand.
  • Sun, Feb 12, 2023
    International options for Babylon Berlin
    Cambridge trainer Ben Foote was pondering a raft of options for his bonny mare Babylon Berlin on Sunday after yet another game performance with a familiar result.
  • Sun, Feb 12, 2023
    Pier ready for round one in Hobartville
    Matamata trainer Darryn Weatherley was in Sydney on Sunday awaiting the impending arrival of stable star Pier who will contest the Gr.2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
  • Fri, Feb 10, 2023
    Champion racemare Verry Elleegant for Hall of Fame
    The roll of honour for the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame is set to be enhanced by champion racemare Verry Elleegant, who will be on the list of 2023 inductees at the Hall of Fame Dinner in Hamilton on May 7.
  • Fri, Feb 10, 2023
    Imperatriz thriving ahead of BCD Group Sprint
    Trainer Mark Walker is looking forward to Saturday’s bumper meeting at Te Rapa where he has strong chances in both Group One races – the BCD Group Sprint (1400m) and the Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m).
  • Thu, Feb 09, 2023
    Australia calling Te Rapa Group One contenders
    Plans have been made for Asterix and Dragon Leap to cross the Tasman this year, but first the stablemates face ultra-competitive line-ups in their respective Group One engagements at Te Rapa.
  • Thu, Feb 09, 2023
    Champion racemare Verry Elleegant for Hall of Fame
    The roll of honour for the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame is set to be enhanced by champion racemare Verry Elleegant, who will be on the list of 2023 inductees at the Hall of Fame Dinner in Hamilton on May 7.
  • Wed, Feb 08, 2023
    Defibrillate vying for back-to-back Group Ones
    Matamata trainer Graham Richardson recorded an elite-level scalp with his homebred Defibrillate in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2050m) on Boxing Day, and he is hoping he can get another at Te Rapa this week.
  • Wed, Feb 08, 2023
    Ironic twist to Aegon’s presence at Sandown
    The irony of Aegon running at the highest level in Australia in what may arguably be a lesser challenge for more than double the prizemoney of a feature event at home hasn’t been lost on Andrew Forsman.
  • Tue, Feb 07, 2023
    Hyspec to make raceday return
    A long road of recovery will come to an end for Hyspec when she lines-up in the Ascot Park Hotel Handicap (1200m) on Thursday.
  • Tue, Feb 07, 2023
    Walker savours another memorable moment
    Mark Walker’s rip-roaring season produced another milestone victory at Taupo on Tuesday when the Te Akau head trainer unveiled a highly regarded juvenile to deliver on debut.
  • Mon, Feb 06, 2023
    Honest mare provides Beck with stakes triumph
    A textbook ride from in-form jockey Jasmine Fawcett aided eight-year-old mare Honesty to land the prize in the Listed Positive Signs + Print Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m) at Wingatui on Saturday.
  • Mon, Feb 06, 2023
    Top three-year-old planning Aussie raid
    Promising three-year-old Sacred Satono will join the team of Kiwis planning a raid on the riches of the Sydney Autumn Carnival when he returns to racing after a recent break.
  • Sun, Feb 05, 2023
    Colorado Star upsets in Taranaki Cup
    A cagey ride by Ryan Elliot and a never-say-die attitude from his mount Colorado Star saw the pair upset the applecart at odds of $32 as they combined for victory in the Gr.3 Denis Wheeler Earthmoving Taranaki Cup (1800m) at New Plymouth.
  • Sun, Feb 05, 2023
    Group Three success for Wrote To Arataki
    Talented four-year-old Wrote To Arataki has continued her winning ways, following up a New Year’s Day victory at Flemington with a game victory in the Gr.3 Geoffrey Bellmaine Stakes (1300m) at Sandown on Saturday.
  • Sun, Feb 05, 2023
    Perfect result in Dunedin feature for Te Akau Racing
    Mark Walker and the Te Akau Racing team brought up an inter-island stakes double in the space of 15 minutes as Perfect Scenario took out the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge (1600m) at Wingatui hot on the heels of Family Ties scoring in the Listed Grangewilliam Stud Oaks Prelude (1800m) at New Plymouth.
  • Sat, Feb 04, 2023
    Double Te Rapa delight for Foote
    Ben Foote’s upcoming feature race prospects were given significant boosts on Friday at Te Rapa where his lightly tried three-year-old Loosespender and top sprinter Babylon Berlin delivered everything expected of them.
  • Sat, Feb 04, 2023
    Taranaki Cup test for local mare
    Promising mare Mary Louise will have the biggest test of her career when she heads to New Plymouth Raceway on Saturday.
2023 January
  • Tue, Jan 31, 2023
    Te Akau team Dunedin-bound
    Group One winner Prise De Fer will venture south this weekend to contest the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge (1600m) at Wingatui.
  • Mon, Jan 30, 2023
    Derby planning continues at Te Rapa for O’Sullivan and Scott
    The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott team will launch a two-pronged attack on Wednesday’s Gr.2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas (2000m) as they finalise their plans to secure a third Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) title in succession.
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2023
    Blinkers bring the best out of No Secret
    The addition of blinkers has proven to be the key for former New Zealand mare No Secret, who recorded her first Australian victory in Saturday’s A$130,000 Ascend Sales Trophies Handicap (1600m) at Moonee Valley.
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2023
    Five for Fawcett at Riccarton
    Visiting northern rider Jasmine Fawcett capped a red-letter day when she guided the Mark Jones-trained runner Phelan The Power to victory in the Listed Speight’s Timaru Stakes (1400m) at Riccarton.
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2023
    Karaka 2023 commences on Sunday
    New Zealand Bloodstock’s 97th National Yearling Sale Series will kick off with Book 1 on Sunday 29 January, with the first lot to go under the hammer from 11am.
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2023
    Latta gets doozy of a result in Thorndon Mile
    Trainer Lisa Latta has always had faith that five-year-old galloper He’s A Doozy had the necessary ability to make it all the way to the top echelon and that belief was rewarded at Trentham on Saturday when he ploughed through the heavy underfoot conditions to take out the Gr.1 Harcourts Thorndon Mile (1600m).
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2023
    Leaderboard upsets in Wellington Cup
    Enigmatic galloper Leaderboard put his best foot forward when he responded to a brilliant ride from visiting Irish jockey Joe Doyle to take out the Gr.3 NZ Campus Of Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m).
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2023
    Mazzolino too tough in Desert Gold Stakes
    Rugged filly Mazzolino showed just how tough she is when she dominated the finish of the Gr.3 NZ Bloodstock Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at a rainswept Trentham
  • Sun, Jan 29, 2023
    Plan B for La Crique
    Simon and Katrina Alexander are feeling a sense of déjà vu with their quality mare La Crique.
  • Fri, Jan 27, 2023
    Cunningham counting down to Karaka
    Curraghmore principal Gordon Cunningham is heading into Karaka 2023 in a buoyant mood after the success of his farm’s graduates last year.
  • Thu, Jan 26, 2023
    Robinson trio on song for Timaru Stakes
    Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson will have numbers on his side as he prepares for Saturday's Listed Speight's Timaru Stakes (1400m) on his home track.
  • Tue, Jan 24, 2023
    Little Avondale buzzing ahead of Karaka
    Little Avondale Stud principals Sam and Catriona Williams are already buzzing ahead of New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sales, which kick-off at Karaka at 11am this Sunday.
  • Tue, Jan 24, 2023
    Thorndon history not lost on Alexanders
    Katrina and Simon Alexander will be following a tried and true approach with their stable star La Crique when she resumes in Saturday’s Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham.
  • Tue, Jan 24, 2023
    Tiger Fire thriving on the quiet life
    A move to a quieter environment has done the world of good for Tiger Fire, who is emerging as one of the most exciting stayers in the South Island this summer.
  • Mon, Jan 23, 2023
    Tarzino set to build on flying start
    Tarzino has already made an impressive impact at the highest level and Westbury Stud are confident the best is yet to come for the young stallion.
  • Mon, Jan 23, 2023
    Winsloe eyeing White Robe with Humbucker
    Ellis Winsloe’s immediate focus has switched to a prestige event closer to home after a Group One northern target has been ruled out for his talented performer Humbucker.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    Class rules supreme in the Westbury Classic
    Triple Group One winner Imperatriz was sent out a $1.50 favourite to win the Gr.2 Westbury Classic (1400m) at Pukekohe on Saturday and favourite backers had few concerns as the four-year-old mare cruised to a comfortable victory.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    First-season sires in the spotlight at Karaka 2023
    One of the biggest points of interest at any yearling sale is the latest influx of first-season sires, and Karaka 2023 is set to showcase a well-credentialled and highly rated group of newcomers.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    Goldie takes her chance in Gore Guineas
    Progressive filly Goldie’s Chance kept her connections happy when landing the Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas (1335m) on Saturday for trainer Ross Beckett.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    Green Aeon delivers milestone for Mitchell
    A suggestion from jockey Sam Spratt paved the way for former Hong Kong galloper Green Aeon to deliver a milestone win for Todd Mitchell in Saturday’s Gr.3 Brighthill Farm Yearlings Concorde Handicap (1200m) at Pukekohe.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    Light 2YO campaign for Ethereal Star
    Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman has a big opinion of two-year-old filly Ethereal Star, who finished second in Saturday’s Listed Doubletree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) behind impressive winner Tokyo Tycoon.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    Maven Belle delivers another Almanzor for Te Akau
    Te Akau Racing has a proud record of winning the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Almanzor Trophy (1200m) with a top-class juvenile from the previous season, and Maven Belle survived a scare and continued that tradition at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    Tokyo Tycoon in stunning Karaka Million win
    Unbeaten juvenile Tokyo Tycoon has come from last to score a stunning victory in the Doubletree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) under an inspired Craig Zackey ride.
  • Sun, Jan 22, 2023
    Zee Falls finds winning groove in Karaka Cup
    After coming so close in countless feature races, talented staying mare Zee Falls had a deserved moment in the spotlight when scoring a convincing victory in the Collinson Forex Karaka Cup (2200m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Sat, Jan 21, 2023
    Per Incanto filly impressive at Pakenham
    Former Kiwi galloper Marble Arch has stamped herself as a galloper to follow through the autumn following a dominant display in the Future Stars Series Heat at Pakenham on Thursday night over 1200m.
  • Sat, Jan 21, 2023
    Rich Hill run rolls into Karaka Million
    Rich Hill Stud principal John Thompson has to check himself at times as he attempts to summarise the fantastic run of form by progeny of his stallion line-up.
  • Sat, Jan 21, 2023
    Stackhouse jumps at chance to return home
    Victorian-based jockey Daniel Stackhouse had a whale of a time on his last visit home and the expatriate Kiwi horseman was quick to accept an invitation to return for Saturday’s Pukekohe meeting.
  • Thu, Jan 19, 2023
    Bonny Lass set to take flight in Concorde
    Bonny Lass will end a frustrating last month for her connections when she lines-up in the Gr.3 Brighthill Farm Yearlings Concorde Handicap (1200m) at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jan 19, 2023
    Elsie May out to cause Guineas upset
    Success in Saturday's Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas (1335m) for Elsie May might save Wingatui trainer Shane Anderton from unwelcome jibes from his in-laws.
  • Thu, Jan 19, 2023
    Windsor Park well-represented in Karaka Million
    The Karaka Million twilight meeting at Pukekohe on Saturday is gearing up to being a potentially lucrative night for Windsor Park Stud, with the Cambridge thoroughbred nursery well-represented in the meeting’s two feature races.
  • Wed, Jan 18, 2023
    Peterken savours first Book 1 opportunity
    A life spent around horses has laid the groundwork for success in the thoroughbred world for Aimee Peterken, who is set to offer her first Book 1 yearling at Karaka later this month.
  • Wed, Jan 18, 2023
    Sydney beckons top 3YO Pier
    Leading three-year-old Pier can book his passage to Australia with a bold resuming performance at Pukekohe on Saturday.
  • Tue, Jan 17, 2023
    Kaha Nui to make Karaka debut
    Boutique Waikato thoroughbred nursery Kaha Nui Farm will make their sales debut at Karaka next week and principals Nicky and Nick White can’t wait to showcase their five-strong draft.
  • Mon, Jan 16, 2023
    Impendabelle in top order for Karaka Million
    Precocious filly Impendabelle lost her unbeaten record at her last appearance, but through little fault of her own and hasn’t missed a beat in her build-up to the stiffest test of her fledgling career.
  • Sun, Jan 15, 2023
    Cognito and Bosson sensational in Guineas
    Having shown a glimpse of real promise in his first preparation, a bigger and better Cognito announced his arrival among New Zealand’s three-year-old ranks in Saturday’s Gr.2 Life Direct Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham – aided by an extraordinary ride from Opie Bosson.
  • Sun, Jan 15, 2023
    Dunkel gets off the canvas for Flemington win
    All eyes were on Dunkel in the Stud and Stable Staff Awards Handicap (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday, and the hottest favourite of the day duly delivered – but not without giving his supporters some nervous moments along the way.
  • Sun, Jan 15, 2023
    Hokkaido impresses at Rosehill
    Talented three-year-old Hokkaido overcame a rocky run to score an impressive victory in the A$150,000 Precise Air Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 15, 2023
    Ladies Man cements his Wellington Cup claim
    Progressive galloper Ladies Man cemented his claims to start favourite in the Gr.3 NZ Campus for Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m) in a fortnight with a solid staying effort to take out Saturday’s Gr.3 Mode Technology Trentham Stakes (2100m).
  • Sun, Jan 15, 2023
    Levante the queen of the Trentham turf once again
    Champion sprinting mare Levante returned to the scene of her inaugural Group One victory on Saturday and made it back-to-back triumphs in the Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m) after another titanic struggle in the home straight.
  • Sun, Jan 15, 2023
    Snapper all the way in Standish for Sir Patrick
    Three days after Sir Patrick Hogan was farewelled with a funeral service in Hamilton, the legendary New Zealand breeder’s influence was yet again felt in black-type company as Snapper scored a bold front-running victory in the Gr.3 Standish Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on Saturday.
  • Fri, Jan 13, 2023
    Marsh looks to youngsters to shine
    Codigo is bidding to kick-start what Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is hoping can be a memorable week for his two-year-olds.
  • Fri, Jan 13, 2023
    Plan B for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
    Smart three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart is out of Saturday’s Gr.2 Life Direct Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham with a stone bruise.
  • Thu, Jan 12, 2023
    All eyes on Telegraph defence
    Ken Kelso isn’t looking too far ahead with Levante with his focus firmly centred on the star mare’s bid for back-to-back feature sprint titles at Trentham.
  • Thu, Jan 12, 2023
    Money Catcher lifts January Cup
    Bolstering a reputation as an emerging contender among Hong Kong’s staying division, Money Catcher franked an excellent Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) performance last month with a brave Gr.3 January Cup Handicap (1800m) triumph at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
  • Tue, Jan 10, 2023
    Powerhouse 3YO ready to rumble
    A more developed and powerful version of Sharp ‘N’ Smart will be unveiled on Saturday when the top three-year-old resumes at Trentham.
  • Tue, Jan 10, 2023
    Queensland trip in the offing for Is That So
    A winter trip to Queensland could be on the cards for Cambridge sprinter Is That So if he measures up to some of the best sprinters in the land at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Mon, Jan 09, 2023
    Cruz Missile adds to Marsh’s Salver collection
    The Listed Barfoot & Thompson Gingernuts Salver (2100m) has become one of Stephen Marsh’s favourite stops along the road to the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a last-gasp triumph by Cruz Missile at Pukekohe on Sunday gave the Cambridge trainer his third win in the last four years.
  • Mon, Jan 09, 2023
    Dapper puts best foot forward
    Strapping two-year-old colt Dapper has confirmed his place in the Doubletree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Pukekohe on January 21 with a comfortable victory in the Norwegian Park 1200 at the same venue on Sunday.
  • Mon, Jan 09, 2023
    Maven Belle makes scintillating return
    Last season’s Champion two-year-old Maven Belle made a stunning return to the racetrack when cruising to victory in the HR Fisken & Sons 1200 at Pukekohe on Sunday.
  • Mon, Jan 09, 2023
    Sharrock’s Cup contenders thriving
    Allan Sharrock will have quality and quantity on his side when he bids to regain the stable’s Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m) title at Trentham.
  • Mon, Jan 09, 2023
    Sir Patrick Hogan funeral details
    The funeral (Requiem Mass) for Sir Patrick Hogan will be held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hamilton East on Wednesday 11th January at 11am.
  • Sun, Jan 08, 2023
    Former Kiwis on song at Sandown
    Former Kiwi gallopers Netanyahu, Riverplate and So Unusual took out successive races at Sandown (Ladbrokes Park Hillside) on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 08, 2023
    Logan Street Lion shows plenty of heart
    Logan Street Lion fended off the late-charge of Mahagoni to score a strong win in the Cleanaway Handicap (1800m) at Rosehill on Saturday for trainer Chris Waller to land the second win of his current campaign.
  • Sun, Jan 08, 2023
    Rocababy makes strong winning return
    Hawera trainer Anna Clement will be scouring the summer three-year-old programs with renewed interest following the resuming victory of her talented filly Rocababy at Trentham.
  • Sun, Jan 08, 2023
    Soldier Boy justifies Cup confidence
    Gavin Sharrock was confident of a winning run from Soldier Boy at Trentham and his judgment proved on the money with the four-year-old producing a strong staying performance to claim Saturday’s Listed Marton Cup (2200m).
  • Sun, Jan 08, 2023
    The Buffer puts margin on Nuggets rivals
    Rejuvenated galloper The Buffer extended his run of winning form when he galloped his rivals into submission at Kumara to carry an emotional Kelsey Hannan to a milestone victory in her fledgling career.
  • Fri, Jan 06, 2023
    Kelly Coe to make the most of her chances
    The clock is running down on Kelly Coe’s current campaign and she is in the right order to take advantage of favourable conditions at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jan 05, 2023
    Derby treble on radar for O’Sullivan and Scott
    Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott have saddled the last two winners of the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m), and a pair of talented three-year-olds are putting a spring in the Matamata trainers’ step as they plot their path towards the 2023 edition.
  • Thu, Jan 05, 2023
    Forsman to operate Victorian stable
    Andrew Forsman has taken a significant step toward building on past successes in Australia with the announcement he will extend his training operation to a base in Victoria.
  • Thu, Jan 05, 2023
    Stable’s odd man out to shine
    Duneagle is in rare company in Shaun Ritchie and Colm Murray’s team as one of the few older members within their ranks and the quirky six-year-old looks ideally placed to return to winning ways at Ruakaka.
  • Wed, Jan 04, 2023
    Trentham targets lined up for stablemates
    Seasoned performers and travellers Sagunto and Langkawi will front up at Trentham this Saturday and top performances will book them return trips a week later for the opening day of the Wellington Cup carnival.
  • Tue, Jan 03, 2023
    Auckland Cup tilt for Aquacade
    A win in the Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship Final (2400m) at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day could provide the key to a tilt at the Gr.2 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) for progressive staying mare Aquacade.
  • Tue, Jan 03, 2023
    Foote looking to move on from narrow Group One miss
    Trainer Ben Foote was looking forward to taking his frustrations out on a small white ball just 24 hours after going within a whisker of collecting a Group One victory at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day.
  • Tue, Jan 03, 2023
    Luella Cristina on song on debut
    Memories of the fabulous racemare Lucia Valentina came flooding back on Monday as her daughter Luella Cristina made a successful raceday debut at Tauranga.
  • Tue, Jan 03, 2023
    Subtle Point ready to go one better in Marton Cup
    Roger Allen is hoping his progressive stayer Subtle Point can shed the bridesmaid tag he has collected lately when he tackles the Listed Japac Homes Marton Cup (2200m) at Trentham on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Best Seller ready to return at Trentham
    A solid hit out by classy three-year-old filly Best Seller during an exhibition gallop on her home track at Hastings on Saturday has trainer John Bary more than satisfied ahead of her racetrack return at Trentham next week.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Cambridge visitor inflicts the damage at Hastings
    Enigmatic galloper Hail Damage brought the pain to her six rivals when she out-toughed them all in a rugged staying display to run out the winner of the feature race at Hastings on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Dionysus excels under patient Kennedy ride
    The superlatives being used about the riding of ex-pat South African Warren Kennedy went to a new level at Te Rapa on Sunday when he picked up a winning treble that included taking the Gr.3 Windsor Park Stud Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2400m) aboard Dionysus.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Foote claims a winning double at Hastings
    Cambridge trainer Ben Foote finished off the 2022 calendar year in fine style as he picked up a winning double at Hastings on Saturday with a pair of promising three-year-olds.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Imperatriz completes Railway treble for Te Akau
    New Zealand’s syndication powerhouse Te Akau Racing landed their third consecutive victory in the iconic Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) on New Year’s Day, but this one was a little different.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Jakk on the board at The Valley
    Handy stayer Highland Jakk snared a metropolitan victory at The Valley on New Year’s Eve, when coming with a perfectly timed run under Craig Williams to narrowly get the better of the fast-finishing Fighting Arrow in the Ladbrokes Same Race Multi Handicap (2040m).
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Polygon provides winning angle in Royal Stakes
    A powerful late sprint carried progressive filly Polygon to an impressive victory at Te Rapa on Sunday when she destroyed her rivals in to take the Gr.2 Elsdon Park Royal Stakes (2000m).
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Prowess sets up Legarto rematch
    After losing her undefeated record to the superstar Legarto in the spring, quality filly Prowess has set the stage for a high-stakes rematch with a superb win in Sunday’s Gr.2 Jamieson Park Auckland Guineas (1600m) at Te Rapa.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Rich Hill Mile quinella caps Te Akau gold rush
    Just like in so many other showpiece racedays in New Zealand in the last few seasons, Te Akau Racing ran rampant through the black-type features on New Year’s Day at Te Rapa.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Stakes options for Wrote To Arataki
    Smart four-year-old Wrote To Arataki proved too strong at Flemington in the Henry Byron Moore Handicap (1400m) on New Year’s Day under an inspired front-running ride by Jamie Kah.
  • Sun, Jan 01, 2023
    Trobriand retains unbeaten record in Eclipse Stakes
    A convincing victory in the first stakes race on the card at Te Rapa has provided rider Opie Bosson with a tough decision leading into the Doubletree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) later this month.
2022 December
  • Sat, Dec 31, 2022
    Happy Zac heads Tylers’ Riverton attack
    Finding talented galloper Zac Black's happy place has given Riverton trainer Aimee Tyler confidence the enigmatic five-year-old can secure back-to-back wins for the first time in his career.
  • Sat, Dec 31, 2022
    Pike’s Tutukaka back in winning groove
    Tony Pike will press on with increased confidence toward loftier goals with Tutukaka after the son of Tavistock returned to winning ways in fine style on Friday.
  • Sat, Dec 31, 2022
    Walker trio out to eclipse juvenile rivals
    Premiership pacemaker Mark Walker is poised to dominate next month's DoubleTree By Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) as he bids to stretch Te Akau Racing's winning streak in the two-year-old feature to seven straight years.
  • Fri, Dec 30, 2022
    Pike keen on Tutukaka’s Cup hopes
    Tony Pike is bullish about the chances of Tutukaka in Friday’s Taupo Cup (2000m) with the step up in trip on a good surface fuelling his confidence.
  • Fri, Dec 30, 2022
    Sinarahma retired
    Group One performer Sinarahma has been retired following her seventh-placed run in the Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Pukekohe on Boxing Day.
  • Thu, Dec 29, 2022
    Group One tilt on cards for Humbucker
    Humbucker delivered a compelling argument for a return trip to the North Island when he proved superior to his rivals at the Phar Lap Raceway on Wednesday.
  • Thu, Dec 29, 2022
    Moroney dreaming of Royal Ascot
    New Zealand-bred sprinter Roch ‘N’ Horse has made waves in Australia since transferring to trainer Michael Moroney’s Flemington barn earlier this year, and he is now itching to test her talents further afield.
  • Tue, Dec 27, 2022
    Kennedy ticks off major goal
    A copybook ride to guide Defibrillate to victory in the Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (2000m) on Boxing day has provided South African jockey Warren Kennedy the chance to place a big tick in the goals accomplished column he set for himself when arriving in New Zealand in late October.
  • Tue, Dec 27, 2022
    Tokyo Tycoon goes to top of the Te Akau class
    Talented two-year-old Tokyo Tycoon took another step on his journey to the Doubletree by Hilton Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) on January 21 with a stylish victory at Pukekohe on Boxing Day.