Racing
Last season was one to forget for the connections of dual Group One winner Crocetti (NZ) (Zacinto), and they are hoping he can return to his form of old this term. Following an unsuccessful hit-and-run mission on the A$5 million Quokka (1200m) in Perth last year, the
Breeding
John Cameron’s eye for a thoroughbred has been respected throughout his seasoned career as a bloodstock consultant, and relationships he fostered in that role nearly 50 years ago are still bearing fruit. This was highlighted at Taupo on Sunday when Hawea (Hellbent), a filly he bred with long-standing
Racing
Apprentice jockey Abinith Simon’s grin was ear to ear at New Plymouth on Saturday after recording his first win in the saddle aboard Amira D'Argento (D'Argento) in the Denis Wheeler Earthmoving (1600m). Hailing from Bangalore, India, Simon was proud to have made his mark in
Racing
Cambridge trainer Samantha Logan could be in for an exciting spring with her filly Phillyjean (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) following her eye-catching runner-up effort in the Listed Chittick Family Fillies’ Classic (1100m) at Taupo on Sunday. The daughter of Hello Youmzain sprung the gates and rocketed straight to the
Racing
Jockey Lemmy Douglas is riding the crest of a wave. Just a week after recording an historic Grand National double at Riccarton, he resumed his apprenticeship on the flat at his home track of New Plymouth on Saturday, and he made the perfect start when winning aboard Heavy Is The
Racing
Well-related gelding Hi Yo Fox Rox (NZ) (Complacent) showed he has inherited some of his family’s ability with his gritty win in the Hi Yo Legacy (2000m) at New Plymouth on Saturday. A full-brother to Group One performer Hi Yo Sass Bombm(NZ) (Complacent), Hi Yo Fox
Racing
Local filly She’s No Saint (Prague) put her contemporaries on notice for the rest of the spring following her dominant win in the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday. The race has long been in the crosshairs for trainer Michelle Bradley, who raced
Racing
Local gelding Ayteem (NZ) (Eminent) put in the performance of his career when scoring his second consecutive win at New Plymouth on Saturday when taking out the Grangewilliam Stud (2000m). From his outside barrier in the seven-horse field, jockey Chris Dell pushed his charge forward to take an early
Racing
Group One winner Willydoit (NZ) (Tarzino) took a step closer to his raceday return when trialling over 1000m at Ruakaka on Saturday. A standout three-year-old for trainers Shaun and Emma Clotworthy, the son of Tarzino numbered the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) among his four wins in
Racing
Nicconi County (Nicconi) has been in a purple patch of form over winter and will bid to extend his winning streak to four when he heads to Ruakaka on Saturday. The Bob and Jenny Vance-trained eight-year-old kicked off his winning run at Ellerslie in June before posting
Racing
The last time Te Aroha trainer Sarah West ventured south to Woodville, she came home a winner, and she is hoping she can replicate that feat this weekend. Grey gelding Juwala (NZ) (Reliable Man) gave West her first win as a trainer when winning at the Tararua venue last month,
Racing
Taranaki filly Shamelia Kirk (NZ) (Shamexpress) showed plenty as juvenile and trainer Robbie Patterson is hopeful she can bring that form into her three-year-old season, with her first test being the Listed Chittick Family Fillies Classic (1100m) at Taupo on Sunday. The daughter of Shamexpress had three starts