New Zealand
Despite missing the final four months of the season, Jamie Richards will again be crowned New Zealand’s Champion Trainer when the curtain comes down on the season following Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting. The 32-year-old sent out a treble at Matamata on March 30, his final day of training
New Zealand
Tony Pike’s high-performance stable has three further chances on Saturday to cap off another successful season for the Cambridge horseman. Guaranteed to finish third on the New Zealand Trainer’s Premiership with a current tally of 61 winners, Pike will be represented by three runners at Te Rapa with
Australia
A Waikato Stud family with an abundance of quality two-year-old performers in its immediate ranks produced another promising youngster at Wyong on Thursday. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Major Beel (NZ) (Savabeel) opened his winning account over 1300m with a commanding performance in the hands of Tim Clark. The
New Zealand
The finalists for the NZTR Horse of the Year Awards have been announced. Jumper of the Year (5): Argyll, No Tip, The Cossack, Tallyho Twinkletoe, Te Kahu Jumps Jockey of the Year (1): Shaun Phelan Owner of the Year, sponsored by TAB NZ (10): Archer Equine Investments, John & Jan
New Zealand
Kenny Moore is only half kidding when he says he'd like to welcome his versatile galloper Bluey's Chance (NZ) (Remind) into his home to watch TV. The Rangiora trainer has formed a special bond with the Remind eight-year-old, who went so close to pulling off a
New Zealand
New Zealand Bloodstock has confirmed its continued support of fillies racing in New Zealand, agreeing to enhance the NZB Insurance Pearl Series bonus structure, which it has sponsored for 10 consecutive years. With a pre-existing, extensive sponsorship portfolio, NZB is already a major supporter of fillies racing in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock will have a two-pronged attack on Saturday’s Listed Courtesy Ford Ryder Stakes (1200m) headed by last-start stakes winner Sophmaze (NZ) (Derryn) and impressive debut winner Librarsi (NZ) (Reliable Man). The juvenile feature has been added to the Te Rapa card following the early call
Australia
Lost And Running (NZ) (Per Incanto) will get a second shot at The Everest (1200m) glory after Racing NSW confirmed the TAB has locked in John O'Shea's talented sprinter for its slot in this year's edition of the A$15m race. Fourth behind Nature
New Zealand
Joe Kamaruddin thought he made a grave mistake when he moved to New Zealand several years ago, but the Malaysian native is thankful he stuck to his guns and is now bearing the fruits of his labour, soon to be crowned Champion Apprentice Jockey for the 2021/22 season. Used
New Zealand
Wingatui has been a great source of quality jumpers to Australian trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace over the years, and they are quickly becoming fans of the local horsemanship as well. The stable has enjoyed the services of Georgia Lowry over the last few years and she has recently
Breeding
Mother Nature works to its own timeframe and Haunui Farm was swiftly in sync to welcome an unexpected arrival this week and lavish the early comer with special treatment. Breeding is an inexact science and the Karaka nursery was ahead of the game to be ready and waiting for the
Breeding
Mental health has become a growing concern in New Zealand and the New Zealand breeding industry is doing their bit to try and address the issue. As part of the AGrowQuip National Breeding Awards on Saturday, the Waikato Branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association are holding an auction