New Zealand
A brilliant performance by emerging star Bankers Choice completed a dream Boxing Day for Okaharau Station owner-breeders Ross and Corrine Kearney. With sparkling victories by a talented pair of homebred half-siblings, the South Waikato couple’s green and gold colours were put up in lights on one of
New Zealand
On a day where he dominated the first two black-type events on an action-packed programme, it was no surprise that trainer Jamie Richards would continue to make his mark on the feature races later on the card including providing the quinella in the Listed Hallmark Stud Handicap (1200m)
New Zealand
A year on from their five-win bonanza on Boxing Day at Ellerslie last year, Te Akau Racing and trainer Jamie Richards got the 2021 edition of the famous fixture off to an eerily similar start. Two-year-old Palamos kicked off the big haul 12 months ago, followed by
Australia
Eagle Farm trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith is confident his new addition Charmmebaby can again be in the thick of the action when contesting the Listed Bernborough Handicap (1600m) at Doomben on Sunday. Sent north by Taree trainer Bob Milligan, who shares in the ownership, the five-year-old daughter of
Australia
Trainer John O’Shea has found a suitable target for New Zealand-bred gelding Kirwan’s Lane (NZ) (Charm Spirit). The Gr.2 Villiers Stakes (1600m) didn't go to plan for Kirwan's Lane, but John O'Shea is hoping he can come away with a
New Zealand
Consistent performer Prise De Fer (NZ) (Savabeel) has multiple top-flight placings to his credit and the Jamie Richards-trained representative is in top order for Ellerslie where he will attempt to breakthrough at the highest level on Boxing Day. The genuine son of Savabeel will take aim at the
New Zealand
Impressive Otaki three-year-old Galleon (NZ) (Not A Single Doubt) will do his future racing in Australia. The Not A Single Doubt colt created a big impression when winning on debut in a Wanganui maiden over 1200m on November 27. He blew the start and had to loop the
New Zealand
Central Districts raider Sindacato (NZ) (Per Incanto) is on trial for a Group One assignment when he heads to Ellerslie on Sunday to contest the Stella Artois 1500 Championship Final (1500m). The Per Incanto gelding holds a nomination for the Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham next month, and
New Zealand
Undefeated three-year-old Pareanui Bay (NZ) (Lonhro) will be one of the major drawcards at Ellerslie on Boxing Day where he contests a strong edition of the Listed Shaw's Wire Ropes Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m). The gelded son of Lonhro will clash with Group One winner On
New Zealand
South Waikato couple Ross and Corrine Kearney are hoping the recent run of form by members of their racing team continues into the festive season. Under their Okaharau Station entity, the Kearneys’ blue and green with gold star colours have lately been a regular sight in the winner’s stall
New Zealand
The Ben & JD Hayes-trained Excelida (Exceed And Excel) is racing for a potential trip to New Zealand when she lines up at Caulfield on Boxing Day. The well-bred daughter of Exceed And Excel runs in the Allan Wicks Handicap (1400m) on Sunday and her performance will determine
Australia
New Zealand-bred gelding Stockman (NZ) (Tavistock) will be vying to add another Cup victory to his resume on Boxing Day when he lines-up in the Gr.3 Summer Cup (2000m) at Randwick. The Joe Pride-trained five-year-old has already captured the Listed McKell (2000m) and Listed