Patterson chasing southern honours at Riccarton
Robbie Patterson will chase further southern spoils at Riccarton Park on Saturday, with promising filly It’s Doris contesting the Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m).
Quintessa seeking to upset the applecart in Australian Oaks
Te Akau Racing will continue their raid on The Championships in Sydney with a pair of in-form chances at Randwick this weekend, including quality filly Quintessa in the Gr.1 Australian Oaks (2400m).
In-form Forsman pair eye Australian features
The Melbourne arm of Andrew Forsman’s operation has been boosted by the arrival of feature race contenders Positivity and Good Oil.
Mahrajaan vying for Cups hat-trick
He’s captured two of New Zealand’s biggest staying scalps and now Cambridge gelding Mahrajaan has crossed the Tasman to try and assert his dominance in Australia.
3YO out to prove distance credentials
Talented filly No Rain Ever has yet to fully convince connections that she can be effective over more ground, and she will have the opportunity to bury any doubts on that score at Riccarton.
Investigation underway after Ellerslie abandonment
An investigation is set to commence tomorrow morning (Thursday) into the abandonment of Ellerslie’s Wednesday meeting as a result of safety concerns following a slip on the venues newly installed StrathAyr track.
Wexford readies for Australian attack
Two of Wexford Stables’ star gallopers have taken the next step towards respective Australian features in the coming weeks.
Turner looking to plunder Canterbury spoils
Riverton trainer Ebony Turner had intended on having a two-pronged attack in Saturday’s Listed NZB Insurance Stakes (1600m) at Riccarton, but she is happy to just have the sole representative in Caffeinated following the recent sale of her stable star Drakaina.
Brisbane on radar of talented sprinting mare
A trip to the Queensland winter carnival is in the mix for progressive mare Imwonderfultonight and she could firm up plans with another strong showing this weekend.
Miss Pearl a family affair
Ascot Park trainer Tommy Beckett has had plenty of highlights in his three decades of training, but the pinnacle came a fortnight ago when Miss Pearl won at Riverton.
Mcdonagh a timely addition to NZ’s riding ranks
With the jumps season fast approaching, Dylan Mcdonagh has been a welcome addition to the depleted New Zealand jumps jockey riding ranks in the last week.
Imperatriz arrives home
Australasia’s darling of the turf Imperatriz has returned home to Te Akau Stud in New Zealand for a spell following a stellar season in Australia.