Desperado gets Caulfield victory in driving finish
Former Kiwi galloper Desperado lived up to his name when he produced a desperate finish to take out the Robert Taranto Handicap (2000m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
Kingsclere seeking first Auckland Cup victory
Fresh off Orchestral’s dazzling display in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie last Saturday, trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood will head back to the Auckland track this weekend hoping to add another feature scalp to their record.
Aegon returns to pet distance
Trainer Andrew Forsman is looking forward to getting his Group One winner Aegon back to a mile at Otaki on Saturday in the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori WFA Classic.
Thurlow dreaming of another Auckland Cup
Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow claimed the Auckland Cup (3200m) with his top stayer Glory Days in 2019, and five years on he is daring to dream of adding another to his mantle.
No place like home for Robert Dennis
Robert Dennis is enjoying being back training in the deep south and is excited about the prospects of his growing stable.
Perfect Scenario defends Wingatui crown
Consistent performer Perfect Scenario made it back-to-back victories in the feature event at Wingatui on Saturday when he captured his second Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m) title.
Tokyo Tycoon vying for back-to-back Karaka Millions
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Diminutive gelding Tokyo Tycoon will be vying for back-to-back Karaka Millions titles when he
Capo Dell Impero all class in Waikouaiti Cup victory
Topweight Capo Dell Impero made light work of his 60kg impost when he gave his rivals weight and a beating in the feature race at Wingatui, the WAE Waikouaiti Cup (2200m).
Sharp ‘N’ Smart ruled out for remainder of spring
The Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) dream is over this year for the connections of Sharp ‘N’ Smart.
Te Akau Racing make emphatic statement at Riccarton
The familiar tangerine and blue colours of Te Akau Racing showed once again they will be a powerful presence in South Island racing over the next two months as they unleashed some serious contenders for higher honours later in the spring at Riccarton on Saturday.
Black-type options for Lauding
A significant step up in class beckons Laudin
Perfect Derby draw for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
It’s hard to dismiss the similarities between Sharp ‘N’ Smart and Savabeel.