New Zealand
The Cossack (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) reminded racegoers just what a class jumper he is when he strode away from his rivals carrying the topweight of 71.5kgs to capture the CLC Pakuranga Hunt Cup (4800m) at Te Rapa. Given a blowout on the flat over 2200m at Rotorua on Tuesday, the
Australia
Four-year-old gelding Hennessy Lad (NZ) (Belardo) continues to prove a model of consistency, claiming his fourth career victory from nine starts when successful in the Spring Dining On Sale Handicap (1600m) at The Valley on Saturday. Prepared by Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, Hennessy Lad was sent out
New Zealand
Trainer Stephen Marsh looks to be in for a good spring with a pair of promising gallopers after Burn To Shine (So You Think) and Financier (NZ) (Tavistock) provided the quinella in the Ardrossan 1200 (1200m) at Te Rapa. Both horses had looked good in their brief careers to date
New Zealand
Punters got it spot on in the feature event at Te Rapa on Saturday, as favourite Dragon Leap defeated second elect Skew Wiff in a thrilling finish to the Gr.2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate (1200m). The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott trained seven-year-old had looked to
Australia
Five-year-old mare Elettrica (NZ) (Vespa) has broken through for a well-deserved Australian victory when scoring in the Midway Handicap (1800m) for trainers Richard and Will Freedman at Rosehill on Saturday. The former Kiwi sports the colours of James Moss’ Tricolours Racing & Syndications and has raced consistently
Australia
Five-year-old gelding Marquess (NZ) (Tavistock) has made it four wins in succession for trainer James Cummings after narrowly prevailing in the Mounties Group Handicap (1500m) at Rosehill as he stepped up to Saturday company for the first time. Ridden by James McDonald, the son of Tavistock raced just
New Zealand
Te Akau made their presence known in the south on Thursday, with the Matamata operation’s southern-based horses claiming a hat-trick on the seven-race card at Riccarton Park Synthetic. Sam Bergerson, who trains in partnership with Mark Walker, travelled to Christchurch to oversee the Te Akau runners
New Zealand
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are hoping an improved track and an impressive first-up victory will see their classy galloper Dragon Leap (Pierro) add the Gr.2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate (100m) to his record on Saturday at Te Rapa. The O’Sullivan/Scott partnership have made a
Australia
Mike Moroney admits the 1000-metre dash around Moonee Valley for Saturday's Listed Carylon Stakes may be a tad sharp for Group Three-winning sprinter Snapper (NZ) (Power) but says the now six-year-old is ready to make an impact this spring. Four of Snapper's
New Zealand
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh goes into Saturday's Gr.2 Waikato Stud Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa quietly confident he can spring a surprise with his runners El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking) and Jodelin Gal (NZ) (Swiss Ace). Neither of Marsh's horses have found favour with TAB
New Zealand
Tavi Mac's (NZ) (Tavistock) little sister is poised to confirm her place as best racehorse of the family. A winner of 11 of her 17 starts, including a treble of Group wins late last year, Darci La Bella (NZ) (Darci Brahma) may have already surpassed the feats of
New Zealand
Trainer Stephen Ralph is banking on Tahuroa Height’s (NZ) (Zed) fondness for Te Rapa to see him in the thick of the jumping action on Saturday. The Te Awamutu-based conditioner will back-up the son of Zed in the Bridges Insurance Services Hurdle (3200m) following a midweek second