An emotion-charged Johnathan Parkes notched a significant milestone at Awapuni on Saturday with four wins to his name including the day’s feature, the Listed Rangitikei Cup (1550m) aboard venerable winter galloper Justaskme.
A four-win bag at Awapuni on Saturday has provided a confident platform for talented apprentice jockey Wiremu Pinn to launch the next chapter in his burgeoning career.
An inch-perfect ride from Ben Melham has aided Thought Provoking to land the Listed Thomas Farms Centaurea Stakes (2028m) at Morphettville on Saturday for trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent jnr.
Outstanding three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart returned to the Tuhikaramea stables of Graeme and Debbie Rogerson on Friday as he prepares for a lucrative four-year-old season.
Kelsey Hannan is desperate to make up for lost time and will have a number of opportunities to further her cause at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Impressive debut winner Marengo will step out at Te Rapa on Saturday in the Jarvis Trading 3YO (1100m) as one of a trio of runners for Byerley Park trainers Peter and Dawn Williams.
Stakes success on his home track on Saturday would cap a proud week for Awapuni trainer Roydon Bergerson.
Local trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman will be represented in good numbers at the Riccarton synthetic meeting on Thursday.
Connections of stakes winning two-year-old Codigo are considering a trip to Australia next month for their unbeaten youngster.
Leading filly Ulanova has temporarily relocated to Australia to prepare for the early part of her upcoming three-year-old season.
Haunui Farm will once again welcome four-time Group One winner and two-time Champion Miler Ribchester back in 2023 for his fourth season at stud in New Zealand.
Te Akau Racing has announced that Sam Bergerson will join Mark Walker in a training partnership in New Zealand, commencing August 1.
