New Zealand
Local trainer Guy Lowry held his own against the country’s biggest stables on the opening day of the Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival earlier this month, and he is hoping for more of the same at Hastings on Saturday, but he will have to do it without the exciting
New Zealand
The excitement surrounding the looming meeting of top three-year-olds Tokyo Tycoon (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) and Crocetti (NZ) (Zacinto) kicked up a gear following the latter’s comfortable victory in the St John’s College Foundation 3YO (1200m) at Te Rapa on Friday. The Danny Walker and Arron Tata-
New Zealand
After decades of dominating the New Zealand harness racing scene, trotting icon Mark Purdon is finding himself in unfamiliar territory as he prepares to line-up his first thoroughbred at Riccarton on Saturday – nervous. The Purdon surname is synonymous with harness racing, with family patriarch Roy Purdon winning three New
Australia
Antino (NZ) (Redwood) will have his second Melbourne run when he heads to Sandown on Sunday. Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is looking forward to a change of fortune at the second outing of Antino in Melbourne. Antino heads to the Gr.3 Sandown Stakes (1500m) at Sandown on Sunday after
New Zealand
An injury has prevented Shaun Phelan from competing in one role over the last few months, but the versatile horseman has made giant strides in another one – earning the honour of the gavelhouse.com Newcomer to Training Award at the recent New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards in
New Zealand
Kenny Rae and Krystal Williams will rely on a promising band of youngsters at Riccarton on Saturday. The father and daughter training duo will produce their biggest raceday contingent from their new Burnham stable when eight horses head to Saturday's meeting, seven of those either two- or three-
New Zealand
Times Ticking has overcome a setback for a belated crack at a top-flight title at the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival. Trainer and part-owner Alby MacGregor’s plans to run his pride and joy on the opening day of the meeting were dashed, but he has been pleased
Australia
When the Kiwi's travel, it pays to keep a close watch. In the case of Mark Walker, he is in a slightly different situation establishing an Australian base at Cranbourne, but he does have an Australian first-starter set to run at Moonee Valley on Friday night. Unbeaten
New Zealand
With runners in action at four different venues, the influence of New Zealand’s leading stable is set to be felt far and wide this weekend. Te Akau Racing has 17 horses entered across Friday and Saturday’s meetings at Te Rapa, Hastings and Riccarton, while Imperatriz and Zourion will
New Zealand
NZB Airfreight, one of the leading equine airfreight services in Australasia, has announced a new regular flight route for domestic travellers. The Auckland to Christchurch and return service will commence in early October and offer a regular on demand flight for those travelling across the Cook Strait. NZB Airfreight Manager
New Zealand
Stablemates Burn To Shine (NZ) (So You Think) and Codigo (NZ) (Ardrossan) will continue their friendly rivalry on their return to Hastings on Saturday. The Stephen Marsh-trained duo will clash in the Gr.2 AHD Animal Health Direct – Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) and while both are in tip-
New Zealand
Danny Walker believes he has found his horse of a lifetime. The South Auckland trainer had an inkling that Zacinto gelding Crocetti (NZ) might be special and now after three wins from as many starts, he's convinced of it. Walker and his training partner Arron Tata will produce