New Zealand
The first week of the NRL finals will keep NZ Warriors assistant coach Stacey Jones occupied this weekend, but he is looking forward to having the distraction of watching one of his horses compete for Group glory at Hastings. Jones is a member of the Te Akau Awarded Racing Partnership
New Zealand
Danish jockey Lucas Olsen didn’t envisage riding on raceday when he decided to come to New Zealand for a working holiday, but at Hawera on Sunday he rode his first winner down under. In just his second ride in New Zealand, Olsen partnered the Shaun Fannin-trained Sailor Jack in
New Zealand
Rachel Masters is welcoming the rain in Auckland ahead of racing at Avondale on Wednesday, where she will line-up Tickle Me Almo in the Kenton Wright Photography 2100. The seven-year-old gelding has enjoyed winter racing, placing in three of his last four starts, much to the delight of his owner-trainer.
New Zealand
An eleventh-hour jockey change didn’t hinder the chances of Country Bumpkin (NZ) (St Reims) at Hawera on Sunday. Jack Power was booked to ride the 10-year-old, however, he was involved in a fall in the race prior and Portia Matthews was called upon to replace him on Country Bumpkin
New Zealand
Wairarapa trainer Aaron Bidlake was in a buoyant mood at Hawera on Sunday after Invisible Spirit (NZ) (Charm Spirit) scored his maiden hurdle victory in the Taranaki/Whanganui Breeders’ Hurdle (3100m). The six-year-old gelding joined Bidlake’s care earlier this year to see if jumping would revive his career and
New Zealand
Te Akau Racing unveiled yet another exciting juvenile at Wanganui on Saturday, with Star Witness filly Bellatrix Star (Star Witness) taking out the opening two-year-old race of the season, the Whanganui Chronicle Maiden 2YO (800m). Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson wasted no time in showcasing their filly at the
New Zealand
Group One performer Llanacord will be aiming to kick off her preparation on a winning note when she heads to Hawera on Sunday to compete in the Grangewilliam Stud Breeders’ Stakes Saturday 7th October 1600. The six-year-old mare has had two trials to fit her for her first-up run, including
New Zealand
Stakes winner Illicit Dreams (NZ) (Vancover) will kick-off her preparation toward the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in November when she heads to Riccarton on Saturday to contest the NZ Cup Meeting Tickets On Sale Now Three-Year-Old (1000m). The daughter of Vancouver had a pleasing juvenile
Australia
Champion Australian jockey Damien Oliver will bring the curtain down on his illustrious career at the end of the year. The 51-year-old hoop began riding in his home state of Western Australia before he took a chance as a 16-year-old and moved to Victoria to further his career. He is
New Zealand
Howie Mathews is heading to Wanganui on Saturday full of confidence with his sole representative, Free Spirit (NZ) (Charm Spirit). The seven-year-old mare finished runner-up behind stablemate Weneedashock (NZ) (Shocking) on Awapuni’s synthetic track earlier this month and he is hoping she can go one better on Saturday. Mathews
New Zealand
My Degree (NZ) (War Decree) will be looking to graduate from maiden ranks when she heads to Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Thursday to tackle the CJC Stallion Tender Open Now Maiden (1400m). The daughter of War Decree was runner-up on the polytrack in her first-up run over 1400m last
New Zealand
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is upbeat about his stable’s chances at their two local meetings this week. He will take a team of three to Riccarton’s Synthetic meeting on Thursday, which will be spearheaded by last start winner Boot It Scooter (NZ) (Vespa) in the NZ Cup Meeting