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Trainer Ken Kelso is content to sit back and savour the thrill of winning a second consecutive Group One with star mare Levante (NZ), before any decisions on her immediate future are made. The daughter of Proisir delighted her connections and multitude of fans when she held out the challenge
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The long trip home to New Plymouth from Hamilton on Saturday evening flew by for trainer Robbie Patterson as he reflected on what had happened just a few hours earlier at Te Rapa. Relishing the damp underfoot conditions, classy mare Coventina Bay (NZ) (Shamexpress) out-finished Vernanme (NZ) (O’Reilly)
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Despite the limited crowd on course due to COVID protocols, there were still plenty of joyous scenes in the Te Rapa grandstand as the connections of outstanding racemare Levante (NZ) (Proisir) celebrated her second consecutive Group One win with victory in the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m). Touted as
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Giant filly Self Obsession (NZ) (Shocking) showed she has a heart to match her imposing frame when she triumphed in a torrid finish to the Gr.2 David & Karyn Ellis Fillies Classic (2000m) at Te Rapa. The Jamie Richards-trained three-year-old had things all her own way
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An emotional Robbie Patterson was holding back the tears as he reflected on one of the biggest thrills of his life that had occurred just minutes earlier at Te Rapa. Patterson prepares talented mare Coventina Bay (NZ), the pint-sized daughter of Shamexpress who has provided him with some of
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Race favourite Maven Belle (NZ) (Burgundy) showed she has a touch of class about her as she eased clear in the final 100m to take out the Gr.3 Platinum Homes 2YO Classic (1200m) at Te Rapa. The daughter of Burgundy had been slated to start at short odds in
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Hypnos’ victory in the Gr.3 Powerworx Taranaki Cup (2000m) at Awapuni on Friday proved to be a sentimental one for co-trainer Roger James. The Group One performer is owned by long-time stable clients Ron and Fran Dixon and James said it was an emotional win as a
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Trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are hoping The Chosen One can put an end to his unflattering second-up record when he lines-up in the Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. The son of Savabeel has failed to fire second-up in recent
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Riding legend Chris Johnson provided racing fans with another magic moment when he claimed his 2500th New Zealand winner at Invercargill on Thursday. Johnson, 57, who last season established a new record for New Zealand wins, guided the Michael House-trained Lincoln Hills to success in the Ascot Sports Bar
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Taranaki mare Sinarahma (NZ) (Darci Brahma) showed her brilliance when capturing the Listed Property Brokers Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) at Hastings on Thursday. Punters could have been forgiven for tearing up their tickets on the mare when they were turning for home, with the daughter of Darci Brahma at
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A return to his favourite track, a proven ability to mix it at the top level and an impressive lead-up trial all point to another bold showing from quality sprinter Mascarpone (NZ) (Shooting To Win) on Saturday. The Team Rogerson-trained five-year-old will step out in the