Town Cryer set to be in full voice in spring
Town Cryer has enjoyed a standout season for trainer Roydon Bergeron and is now enjoying some well-deserved time in the paddock ahead of what could be a lucrative spring campaign.
Group One-winning trainer back in the winner’s circle
Group One-winning trainer Cydne Evans recorded her first win since moving to Waverley three years ago when Stringline took out the Riverstone Café Handicap (2100m) at Otaki on Monday in the hands of Kozzi Asano.
Well-related mare boasts top family track record
No Plan Be will bid to continue a proud family record at Ruakaka when she resumes on her home course on Wednesday.
Domain Ace dominates on debut
Domain Ace may find himself back on a truck to the Central Districts chasing Group One glory this weekend, after an impressive debut win at Otaki.
Cambridge visitors take opening double at Otaki
The visiting Cambridge stable of Ben and son Ryan Foote were to the fore in the opening events at Otaki on Monday, where they took out the first two races on the programme.
Lovelock causes upset in Riverton feature
Rank outsider Lovelock turned the formbook upside down when he bolted away with the Riverton Rural Transport Highway Stakes (2147m), the feature flat event at Riverton on Easter Monday.
Pitman stable quinella opening event at Riverton
A rails-hugging ride by Kavish Chowdhoory paved the way for the visiting Michael and Matthew Pitman stable to quinella the opening event on the second day of the annual Riverton Easter Carnival.
Te Akau shine in Trans-Tasman sprint double
Two highly talented Te Akau mares made bold statements with impressive sprinting victories at Flemington and Ellerslie on Saturday.
Eade hoping for more success on home turf
Local trainer Graham Eade enjoyed success at his Riverton home track on Saturday and is hoping for more of the same when he lines up four of his team on the second day of the annual two-day carnival on Easter Monday.
Australian import set for New Zealand debut at Otaki
Levin trainer Ilone Kelly will unveil an intriguing new addition to her stable when the well-related Linara makes his New Zealand debut in Monday’s McMillan Equine Feeds Maiden (1100m) at Otaki.
Gringotts continues rise with Rosehill win
Promising up-and-comer Gringotts added a fifth win to his record with a stylish come-from-behind performance in Saturday’s HKJC World Pool Handicap (1400m) at Rosehill.
Mark Twain rockets home in Roy Higgins
Emerging stayer Mark Twain capped a dream day for Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood when he won Saturday’s Listed Lexus Roy Higgins (2600m) at Flemington and secured himself a ballot-free entry into the Melbourne Cup (Gr.1, 3200m).