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Caitlin McKee celebrated her first success in the saddle on Saturday in the most prestigious race of the Flair Amateur Rider Series, the New Zealand Hunts’ Association Duke Of Gloucester Cup (2100m). Waikato-based McKee was having just her fourth ride as an amateur and partnered $36 outside chance Meandeel (NZ)
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Moira and Kieran Murdoch’s renowned beach training has turned around the careers of countless gallopers over the years, and former Taranaki star Shamus (NZ) (Shamexpress) added his name to that list in Saturday’s $40,000 Northpine Waipu Cup (1400m) at Ruakaka. The highly talented Shamexpress gelding was a
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They say weight can stop a train and for most of the 3100m of Saturday’s Te Whangai Romneys Hawke’s Bay Hurdle (3100m) that adage looked to be uncomfortably true for punters who backed red hot favourite Berry The Cash (NZ) (Jakkalberry) into a starting price of just $1.
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Terry Kennedy has the firepower to make an early impact at his local meeting on Sunday. The Wingatui trainer will be represented by the in-form duo of Anticipate (NZ) (Ghibellines) and Sadler’s Lass (NZ) (Gallant Guru) in the opening event, the Grand Casino R88 Handicap (1600m). Ghibellines mare Anticipate
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A year after winning a maiden steeplechase on the biggest jumping day on the Hawke’s Bay calendar, Torque Time (NZ) (Guillotine) will head back to Hastings on Saturday in search of a bigger prize. The Jo Rathbone-trained gelding will take on New Zealand’s reigning champion jumper West Coast
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Local trainers Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams unveiled an exciting new talent at the last Ruakaka meeting three weeks ago, and they are hoping for a repeat result in Saturday’s Truweld Engineering 3YO (1400m) over the same course and distance. Bred and raced by Totara Park Stud in partnership
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Talented winter galloper Spencer (NZ) (Derryn) will be chasing his third win in succession when stepping up in the Taradale Club Handicap (1200m) on Saturday at Hastings. Spencer has been a consistent performer for Waverley horsewoman Erin Hocquard this season, producing three wins including back-to-back successes at his most recent
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While a firm plan has yet to be locked into place, Gentian Blue’s (NZ) (Reliable Man) connections are giving thought to a trip across the Tasman. The gifted daughter of Reliable Man has impressed in a brief career and has already showed she’s a genuine stakes contender. Gentian
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British hoop Joshua Parker has been a welcome addition to the jump jockey ranks over the past month, and the success continues to come for the 24-year-old with a winning double at Te Aroha on Thursday. Riding for Wanganui trainer Kevin Myers, Parker partnered the $1.50 favourite in Call
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Capable flat performer Mont Ventoux (NZ) (Nom Du Jeu) scored a deserved maiden success over the fences in the Majestic Horse Floats Hurdles (3100m) at Te Aroha on Thursday. Mont Ventoux collected seven victories during his flat-racing career including three at open grade, and since transitioning into the jumps role
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Lofty British jumps jockey Jay Kozaczek made the perfect start to his riding venture in New Zealand at Te Aroha on Thursday when guiding Sound of Silence (NZ) (Roc De Cambes) to victory in the Agrisea NZ Steeplechase (3500m) for Dave Blackie, who also celebrated his first training success. Kozaczek
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Proven flat performer Helena Baby (NZ) (Guillotine) continued his flawless transition to jumping with another easy victory in Thursday’s $30,000 The Bottle-O Te Aroha Hurdles (3100m). The grey son of Guillotine boasts seven wins on the flat, headed by the 2019 and 2022 editions of the Listed Opunake