Wynyard hoping for a case of Ruakaka déjà vu
Cambridge trainer Hollie Wynyard will attempt to turn the clock back 10 years on Saturday to maintain her perfect record at New Zealand’s most northern circuit.
Century up for Ritchie/Murray partnership
The successful training partnership of Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray have kicked off the new season with an early milestone, earning their 100th domestic win as a combination at the Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
Caulfield test first-up for well-travelled Kiwi
There would be few horses with more frequent flyer points than Aegon, and the well-travelled gelding racked up a few more earlier this week when he hopped across the Tasman.
Monza goes one better in Richard Bright Memorial
After being denied victory in last year’s Richard Bright Memorial (1500m) in the final bounds, Monza was back to go one better and the Danica Guy-trained gelding did just that at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
Turning of the tide for Riverton horsewoman
Ebony Turner has developed a profile as an up-and-coming trainer in the deep south and her talents are now being recognised by outside owners.
Tanner set to cash in again at New Plymouth
What you see is what you get with consistent mare Tanner and trainer Kylie Hoskin sees no reason to expect anything else from her charge at Saturday’s Taranaki meeting.
Respected trainer almost bookends decorated career
Karen Fursdon’s solo training career opened with a winning chapter and she went oh so close to a fairytale ending at the weekend.
Monza looking for redemption at Cambridge
Synthetic specialist Monza will be looking for redemption in the Richard Bright Memorial 1550 at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
Foote focussed on Cambridge contest
Ben and Ryan Foote have enjoyed plenty of success with a pair of lightly raced older gallopers in Ultimate Focus and Keegan, and they will both front-up as key hopes in the Richard Bright Memorial (1550m) at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
Legarto ruled out of Hawke’s Bay Spring Carnival
A spanner has been thrown in the works for Legarto’s spring preparation, with the multiple Group One winner having strained a muscle following her trial at Te Rapa last week.
Agera in the hunt for quick double
Tony Pike is hoping to collect two wins in quick succession with Agera, who will back up from Saturday’s success into the Richard Bright Memorial (1550m) at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday.
West Coast leaving legacy for underrated sire
West Coast may not have any black-type against his name, but he is proving to be one of best performers for his ill-fated sire Mettre En Jeu.