Strike Force set for local synthetic feature
Ryan Thistoll is looking forward to the inaugural Ripple Creek Equine Polytrack $100,000 (1200m) at his home course of Riccarton Park on Wednesday, where he will line-up synthetic specialist Strike Force.
Cartwright a welcome addition to NZ riding ranks
New Zealand’s jockey ranks have been bolstered this week with the welcome addition of expat Australian hoop Matthew Cartwright.
Goodwin thrilled with Grand National victory
Broodmare gem Opulence is the gift that keeps on giving for breeder Don Goodwin, with the mare producing another topliner in Australia over the weekend, but this time over jumps.
Lombardi makes winning return for Smith
Progressive stayer Lombardi flew under the radar heading into his fresh-up run on Saturday at Riccarton and indicated there is plenty more to come this spring with a decisive win over 1400m.
NZTR to Consult on Future of Jumps Racing
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has today (August 5) released a consultation document to aid in deciding the future of jumps racing in New Zealand.
Double Riccarton family strike for Pencarrow
A well-performed Pencarrow Stud family came up trumps with a memorable winning double at Riccarton and looks set to continue to add to its roll of honour into the future.
New additions for Sharrock shine at Hawera
Two promising additions to Allan Sharrock’s stable made a winning start to their campaigns at Hawera on Sunday, in the form of Street Gossip and Confetti.
Donnybrook delivers sentimental success for Allpress
Lisa Allpress saluted to the sky after a sentimental victory aboard Mike Breslin’s promising stayer Donnybrook at Riccarton Park on Saturday.
Street Fightin Man too tough at Riccarton
Street Fightin Man lived up to his name with a gritty performance from the front to score in the Christchurch Casino 29th South Island Awards – 13 September Open (1200m) at Riccarton Park on Saturday.
Progressive Medatsu has more to come
The Chris Waller-trained Medatsu ran out a gritty winner of the Jockeys Appreciation Handicap (1500m) at Rosehill on Saturday as the four-year-old gelding recorded his first Sydney metropolitan victory.
Bosch bold in Ruakaka redemption
Local stayer Bosch made amends for a luckless performance at Ruakaka a fortnight ago when powering to victory in the Alibaba’s Flying Carpets Stretch & Trim (2100m) on Saturday.
Rise At Dawn dictates all at Flemington
Consistent galloper Rise At Dawn was in the winner’s circle at Flemington on Saturday when leading throughout to land the VRC Season Premiere Race Day Plate (1620m).