New Zealand
Matamata trainer Jamie Richards and the Te Akau Racing team dominated proceedings in the feature event at Otaki on Saturday where they produced a one-two finish with Avantage (Fastnet Rock) and Prise De Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Group One Classic (1600m). Sporting the
New Zealand
Fresh from taking out a Group Two feature barely thirty minutes earlier local rider Michael Coleman was back in the winner’s enclosure one race later when he guided Joe’s Legacy (NZ) (Guillotine) to a comprehensive victory in the Listed Matamata Veterinary Services Kaimai Stakes (2000m). Matamata resident Coleman
New Zealand
Race favourite Vernazza (NZ) (More Than Ready) overcame a wide run and a dogged local challenge to take out the feature event at Matamata on Saturday, the Gr.2 J Swap Contractors Ltd Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m). Carrying the colours of Cambridge Stud couple Brendan and Jo Lindsay, the More
Australia
The Gr.1 South Australian Derby (2500m) in Adelaide and Gr.2 WATC Derby (2400m) in Perth are considerations for the Lindsey Smith-trained Adelaide Ace (NZ) (Savabeel) later this season after a win in Saturday's Gr.2 Autumn Classic (1800m). Adelaide Ace was sent out the $2.
New Zealand
Promising galloper Need I Say More (No Nay Never) showed he will be a force to be reckoned with in the autumn juvenile classics when he dashed away with the Gr.3 Waikato Stud Slipper (1200m) at Matamata. The Jamie Richards-trained runner was having just his second start after
Australia
Saturday's Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Caulfield will provide a runner for next month's $5 million All-Star Mile, but it also might take one away with three-year-old Super Seth's (Dundeel) place not yet guaranteed. Last spring's Caulfield Guineas winner
New Zealand
Beautiful weather, great hospitality, and being able to go fishing in-between race meetings, it’s no wonder Shaun Phelan loves East Coast racing. Phelan, who trains at Cambridge in partnership with his father Craig, has taken three horses to Wairoa’s two day meeting and enjoyed success on Thursday
Australia
There will be few jockeys who have crossed the Tasman more times than Opie Bosson, and the top New Zealand hoop is set to add to his frequent flyer points in the coming months. Bosson made frequent trips to Australia in the spring to partner Te Akau stars Melody Belle
New Zealand
Murray Baker has welcomed a rain-affected track for Saturday's Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Group One Classic (1600m) at Otaki. The Cambridge conditioner and his training partner Andrew Forsman will produce The Chosen One in the weight-for-age feature and while the Savabeel four-year-old
Australia
Glen Boss insists Kolding (NZ) (Ocean Park) will not peak until next month's $5 million All-Star Mile but the champion jockey still expects him to take plenty of beating in the Futurity Stakes. Kolding forms part of a select field of eight for Saturday's weight-
Australia
Star New Zealand gallopers Melody Belle (NZ) (Commands) and Catalyst (NZ) (Darci Brahma) have secured a start in the A$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) after polling was closed for the rich race. The top 10 vote getters, headed by Alligator Blood, secured spots in the race at Caulfield
New Zealand
Ken and Bev Kelso have opted for the safe option with their star mare Supera (NZ) (Savabeel). The Matamata trainers had originally targeted Saturday's Gr.1 Haunui Farm WFA Group One Classic (1600m) at Otaki with the five-year-old Savabeel mare but the prospect of an unsuitable