Gavelhouse.com auction to support cyclone relief

The catalogue is now online for the gavelhouse.com Thoroughbred 6 March auction with a special component to the sale aimed at supporting the cyclone relief fund.

Babylon Berlin in search of return to winner’s circle

Quality sprinter Babylon Berlin has a gilt-edged opportunity for a soft kill in Saturday’s Gr.3 Haunui Farm Kings Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa.

Riproar has family bite

The Andrew Forsman-trained Riproar looks to have inherited some of the family ability, with the gelding a comfortable winner of the Campbell Infrastructure 2YO (1215m) at Rotorua on Thursday at his second start.

Pike toasts Roederer’s maiden victory

Trainer Tony Pike is dreaming of a bright future with Roederer after he broke through for his maiden win at Arawa Park on Thursday.

Perfect Derby draw for Sharp ‘N’ Smart

It’s hard to dismiss the similarities between Sharp ‘N’ Smart and Savabeel.

Broodmare paddock beckoning Coventina Bay

The horse that did more for New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson’s profile than any other may have raced for the last time.

Oaks dream alive for Waikato radiologist

Waikato Hospital radiologist Xavier Kos is dreaming of an Oaks victory with his filly Mehzebeen after she broke through for her maiden win at Awapuni on Wednesday.

Oaks hope stars on top day for Pike

Val Di Zoldo headlined a stellar day for Tony Pike at Awapuni where she added serious momentum to her preparation for the country’s premier staying feature for fillies.

Express Coup leads stakes charge

Express Coup has been given the nod as Michael and Matthew Pitman’s best hope of success in Saturday’s age group feature at Wingatui.

Spratt savours Saudi sojourn

It was a whirlwind trip to Saudi Arabia last week for New Zealand jockey Sam Spratt, but one that will live in her memory for some time.